Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils Its 2026 Nominees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 17 nominees for the Class of 2026.

The nominees:

• The Black Crowes

• Jeff Buckley

• Mariah Carey

• Phil Collins

• Melissa Etheridge

• Lauryn Hill

• Billy Idol

• INXS

• Iron Maiden

• Joy Division/New Order

• New Edition

• Oasis

• P!NK

• Sade

• Shakira

• Luther Vandross

• Wu-Tang Clan

The stats:

• 10 artists are appearing on the ballot for the first time: Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, INXS, New Edition, P!NK, Shakira, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.

• The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order and Oasis were on last year’s ballot.

• This marks the third time Carey, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order and Oasis have been nominated.

Voting:

• 1,200 artists, historians, and music industry professionals will vote to decide the inductees.

• The results will be revealed in April.

• Artists become eligible for nomination 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording.

What they said:

• John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation: “This diverse list of talented Nominees recognizes the ever-evolving faces and sounds of Rock & Roll and its continued impact on youth culture. Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is music’s highest honor and we look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 this Fall.”