The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced 17 nominees for its 2026 induction class, featuring iconic and influential artists across multiple genres. Among the nominees are Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, Shakira, Oasis, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, P!NK, and Mariah Carey, highlighting a mix of rock, rap, R&B, hip hop, and pop (Deadline, The Guardian).
Notably, ten of the nominees are debuting on the ballot this year, having released their first recordings at least 25 years ago. This includes Jeff Buckley and the Colombian singer Shakira, who is the only Latin artist nominated in 2026 and marks her first Rock Hall nomination (Variety, Lopez Doriga Digital).
The list also encompasses a wide range of styles, featuring groups such as INXS and Oasis representing Britpop and blues rock, alongside hip hop acts like Wu-Tang Clan. The process to determine the inductees will include a voting phase, with official results expected to be announced in April of next year (La Jornada, The Hollywood Reporter).
The inductions themselves are planned to take place later in 2026, where artists who have significantly influenced the music world will be formally recognized. Observers will be watching closely which first-time nominees secure spots, as well as how veteran candidates like Phil Collins and Lauryn Hill fare in this competitive class.
INXS
John Collins
Wu-Tang Clan
Pink
Shakira
Tyreek Hill
Oasis
Jaylen Carey
Iron Maiden
Joaquin Buckley
