The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled the nominees for its 2026 class, with Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Oasis, Pink, Phil Collins and Shakira among the superstars vying for a nomination.
Also on the ballot this year are The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Sade, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan. The official inductees will be announced in April, along with the Musical Influence and Musical Excellence awards as well as the Ahmet Ertegun Award reserved for a prolific music industry veteran.
“This diverse list of talented nominees recognizes the ever-evolving faces and sounds of Rock & Roll and its continued impact on youth culture”, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a statement. “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.”
Artists reach Rock Hall eligibility when their debut recording turns 25 years old, so this year’s class’s recordings had to be released in 2001 or earlier. Collins is already a Rock Hall inductee after Genesis was inducted in 2010, though this year marks his first time nominated as a solo act. The rest of this year’s first-time nominees are Buckley, Etheridge, Hill, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.
Carey is hoping to get in on her third nomination after snubs the past two years, and Iron Maiden has its third nomination as well, after previously getting noms in 2021 and 2023. Also getting their third nominations are Joy Division/New Order and Oasis. The Black Crowes, Idol and Sade have all earned their second nomination.
Last year’s class included Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company, the White Stripes and Soundgarden.
