Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces nominees for 2026

Luther Vandross, Phil Collins, Shakira, Lauryn Hill and the late Jeff Buckley are among the artists nominated for the first time for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the group said Wednesday.

Also on the ballot for the Class of 2026 are Melissa Etheridge, INXS, New Edition, Pink and the Wu-Tang Clan, all first-time nominees, and seven acts previously up for induction: the Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade and a combined entry for Joy Division and its later incarnation, New Order.

The group of artists representing rock, pop, Latin music, R&B, hip-hop, post-punk and heavy metal reflects the increasing diversification of the hall.

Last year’s inductees were Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes.

— Los Angeles Times