Shakira, Mariah Carey, and Phil Collins Among 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

Shakira is among the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2026, alongside musical icons such as Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, and Billy Idol. The announcement recognizes Shakira’s unique ability to fuse Latin roots with reggaeton and modern rock, creating a multicultural sound that has captivated millions worldwide.

2026 Nominees Reflect Diverse Musical Landscape

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed 17 nominees on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, representing a broad spectrum of genres and eras. The full list of nominees includes:

• The Black Crowes
• Jeff Buckley
• Mariah Carey
• Phil Collins
• Melissa Etheridge
• Lauryn Hill
• Billy Idol
• INXS
• Iron Maiden
• Joy Division/Modern Order
• New Edition
• Oasis
• P!nk
• Sade
• Shakira
• Luther Vandross
• Wu-Tang Clan

Voting Process and Induction Ceremony

The induction process involves a combination of fan voting and ballots cast by over 1,200 music industry professionals, including historians, artists, and members of the Hall of Fame. Fan voting is now open, with the top five to seven artists from the fan vote being combined with the industry ballots.

The official inductees will be announced in mid-April, and the induction ceremony is expected to take place in the fall.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for induction, artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of induction. This year’s nominees released their debut recordings in 2001 or earlier.

Shakira’s Accomplishments

Throughout her career, Shakira has sold over 125 million records, won four Grammy Awards and 15 Latin Grammy Awards, and recently headlined the highest-grossing world tour by a Latin artist, generating $327.4 million in revenue, according to Billboard.