The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its nominees for the 2026 induction, with a diverse lineup that includes Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross, and Shakira. The list of 17 performer nominees also features Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, New Edition, Sade, and the Wu-Tang Clan.
Among the returning nominees are Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, The Black Crowes, and Oasis. Phil Collins, known for hits like “In the Air Tonight” and “One More Night,” has won eight Grammys, while Lauryn Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” was the first hip-hop album to win the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1999.
Mariah Carey, a third-time nominee, has had 19 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. The Wu-Tang Clan, recognized as rap innovators, made waves with their debut album “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)” in 1993. INXS, Etheridge, Iron Maiden, New Edition, Shakira, and Pink have also made significant contributions to the music industry.
Ten of the nominees are first-time ballot entrants, including Vandross, Buckley, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, and the Wu-Tang Clan. The inductees for 2026 will be announced in April, along with those entering under special committee categories for musical influence, excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun non-performer award. Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to being eligible for induction, with the final selection determined by a panel of over 1,200 industry professionals and artists. Last year’s inductees included Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Bad Company, and others.