Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 17 2026 Nominees - 10 First-Timers

The 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees have officially been revealed.

A total of 17 artists are in consideration for enshrinement, 10 of them appearing on the voting ballot for the very first time.

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

2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 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 *

* first time nominee

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When Will the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Be Revealed?

Fans can expect to find out which artists will be inducted as part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 some time in April (no exact date have been provided). This will include the performing inductees as well as those being celebrated under the following trio of special committee categories: Musical Influence, Musical Excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non Performer Award.

When Will the Induction Ceremony Take Place?

Firm details about this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are limited.

The event will take place in the fall and more details are expected to come soon.

What Artists Were Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025?

Last year’s inductees included Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes.

The Musical Influence Award went to Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon, while Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye were the recipients of the Musical Excellence Award. And Lenny Waronker was bestowed with the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Below, see over 40 rock and metal acts who all deserve their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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