Oh, it’s that time of year again — the moment music lovers, historians, and stan armies all collectively hold their breath. The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees have officially been unveiled, and this year’s lineup is a honey‑bunch mix of icons, innovators, and long‑awaited first‑timers.
With the 25‑year eligibility benchmark now lifted, artists who released their debut projects in 2001 are finally up for grabs. Translation: the early‑2000s legends are stepping into the ring — and the class of the mid‑2020s is stacked.
Among the 17 contenders who could make it into this year’s Hall are some of the biggest names to ever touch a mic: Shakira, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Oasis, and Pink, just to name a few. It’s a lineup that spans genres, generations, and global impact — a reminder of how deeply the early aughts shaped the sound of now.
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The ballots are out. The debates are already raging. And the 2026 class is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.
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