Taylor Swift is eligible for Country Music Hall of Fame induction for the first time ever in 2026. When Did Taylor Swift Become Eligible For the Country Music Hall of Fame? As of 2025, there are 158 members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Read More: 9 Bold Country Music Predictions For 2026On our yearly country music predictions list, Taste of Country guessed McGraw — or Trisha Yearwood — could be on deck to join the Hall in 2026. But Swift wouldn't be the only star to join the Country Music Hall of Fame without being an Opry member.