2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees: This year is fierce
Feb 25, 2026, 8:38 AM | Updated: 6:31 pm
The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees are here, and this might be one of the most competitive ballots in years. We’re talking icons, first-timers, and serious fan favorites. Let’s just say, it’s stacked!
The nominees:
- The Black Crowes
- Jeff Buckley (first-time nominee)
- Mariah Carey
- Phil Collins (first-time nominee as a solo artist; previously inducted with Genesis in 2010)
- Melissa Etheridge (first-time nominee)
- Lauryn Hill (first-time nominee)
- Billy Idol
- INXS (first-time nominee)
- Iron Maiden
- Joy Division/New Order
- New Edition (first-time nominee)
- Oasis
- P!NK (first-time nominee)
- Sade
- Shakira (first-time nominee)
- Luther Vandross (first-time nominee)
- Wu-Tang Clan (first-time nominee)
My front-runners this year? Billy Idol and P!NK.
Billy Idol is one of those artists who’s been part of the culture for so long, you almost forget to ask, “Wait… is he actually in the Hall yet?” He’s got the swagger and the hits, and you really do have to wonder how he’s not already in.
And then there’s P!NK. She’s an arena powerhouse with the vocals, the catalog, and that fearless originality that absolutely captures the spirit of rock and roll.
Details on the induction ceremony’s exact date, location, and tickets have not yet been revealed. We’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, read more about the nominees at 9news.com
