Hall revealed 17 nominees for 2026 induction in a list that also includes Shakira, Mariah Carey, Sade, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill and the Wu-Tang Clan for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.
The 2026 inductees will be revealed in April, along with inductees entering the hall under three special committee categories: musical influence, musical excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award.
Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they are eligible for induction. Nominees will be voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals.
Last year, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Soundgarden, Joe Cocker, Salt-N-Pepa, the White Stripes, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Lenny Waronker, Thom Bell and Warren Zevon all were inducted.
