Overview
- Ten first-time nominees include Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, Shakira, P!NK, INXS, Melissa Etheridge, New Edition, Wu-Tang Clan, Jeff Buckley and Luther Vandross.
- Returning candidates feature Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden, Oasis and Joy Division/New Order on their third nominations, with The Black Crowes, Billy Idol and Sade back for a second try.
- Collins is already in the Hall with Genesis and is the only 2026 contender who could become a two-time inductee for his solo work.
- Fan voting is open on rockhall.com and at museum kiosks, and the combined fan results count as one ballot among the professional voters.
- Artists qualified under the 25-year rule based on 2001-or-earlier debuts, with official inductees and committee honors due in April and the induction ceremony slated for the fall with details to be announced.