Gloria Estefan to make history as first Hispanic woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Gloria Estefan is a famous Latin artist and songwriter who is set to make history by becoming the first Hispanic woman to be inducted into the

Songwriters Hall of Fame. With a career spanning several decades, Estefan has sold over 100 million records worldwide, has received eight Grammy Awards, and is known for hit songs like "Anything for You" and "Rhythm is Gonna Get You." Estefan has been writing music for many years and believes that songwriting comes naturally to her. She has been able to put her thoughts and emotions into her music and the words come easily.

Estefan has also been credited with paving the way for other Latin artists like Shakira and Ricky Martin and helping them crossover into mainstream pop. She and her husband, Emilio Estefan Gómez, a fellow musician and producer, have been working together for the last 47 years, and have been their own "cheerleaders" and took the industry head-on. They have faced many rejections and obstacles at the beginning of their career and have overcome them, and now they are able to help other Latin artists to do the same.

Estefan is among seven musical icons — including Sade, Glen Ballard, Snoop Dogg, Jeff Lynne, Teddy Riley and Liz Rose — to be announced as inductees into the 52nd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame. The star-studded event is slated for Thursday, June 15th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. This historic achievement, being the first Hispanic woman in the Hall of Fame, is a recognition of her contributions to the music industry and her impact on the Latin community, and it is a testament to her talent and hard work.