Sade, Luther Vandross Among 2026 Hall of Fame Nominees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 nominees:

• The Black Crows

• 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

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“This diverse list of talented Nominees recognizes the ever-evolving faces and sounds of Rock & Roll and its continued impact on youth culture”, said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “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 or bands become eligible for nomination 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording. Among this year’s 17 Nominees, 10 are appearing on the ballot for the first time: Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, INXS, New Edition, P!NK, Shakira, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan. 

Nominee ballots will be distributed to an international voting panel composed of over 1,200 artists, historians, and music industry professionals. The selection criteria include an artist’s impact on music culture, influence on other musicians that have followed, as well as the scope and longevity of their career and body of work. 

The 2026 Performer Inductees will be revealed in April, along with those Inductees entering the Hall under three special committee categories: Musical Influence, Musical Excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non Performer Award. 

This year’s Induction Ceremony will take place in the Fall, with exact dates and ticket sale details following soon.