2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced: Lauryn Hill, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, and More!
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced the first-time nominees for induction in 2026, including Lauryn Hill, Wu-Tang Clan, Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Luther Vandross, Shakira, P!NK, INXS, New Edition, and Melissa Etheridge. Returning nominees such as The Black Crowes, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, and Sade are also on the ballot. Collins, already inducted in 2010 as part of Genesis, is among the nominees.
The nominees are selected by a panel of 1,200 artists and industry professionals, with the results set to be revealed in April. The Hall will also honor recipients of the Musical Influence and Musical Excellence awards, as well as the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award. In the previous year, the Rock Hall inducted artists like Soundgarden, the White Stripes, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company, Joe Cocker, and Chubby Checker, along with special category inductees Warren Zevon, Lenny Waronker, Carol Kaye, Thom Bell, and Nicky Hopkins.
Stay tuned for the announcement of the date and location of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. To explore more about the greatest rock stars of all time, check out our running list of the top 100 rock stars.