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“Here are the 26 women most deserving of an induction, including Shania Twain, Trisha Yearwood and (now eligible) Carrie Underwood.”
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26 Women You Won't Believe Aren't In the Country Music Hall of Fame
Each year we listed more than 60 country stars with Hall of Fame credentials, but no medallion to show for it. Here are the 26 women most deserving.
tasteofcountry.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:24 PM
“Here are the 26 women most deserving of an induction, including Shania Twain, Trisha Yearwood and (now eligible) Carrie Underwood.”
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Troy Smith: “I skipped the objectivity and critical analysis to show you my ideal Rock Hall class of 2026” @troylsmith.bsky.social www.axios.com/local/clevel...
Daft Punk DJs, Maiden mosh pits: Building a dream Rock Hall class
The annual inductions return to Cleveland this fall as the museum unveils its expansion.
www.axios.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Troy Smith: “I skipped the objectivity and critical analysis to show you my ideal Rock Hall class of 2026” @troylsmith.bsky.social www.axios.com/local/clevel...
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Farewell to the great Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead who kept the long, strange trip rolling long after the death of Jerry Garcia. variety.com/2026/music/n...
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Guitarist, Dies at 78
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Bob Weir, a cornerstone of the Grateful Dead and the band’s many latter-day offshoots, has died
variety.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Farewell to the great Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead who kept the long, strange trip rolling long after the death of Jerry Garcia. variety.com/2026/music/n...
Not sure why these voters need to be anonymous. Nothing controversial in here.
New year, new Rock Hall induction class. Two anonymous voters debated their dream ballots for 2026, which includes everyone from the Monkees and Pavement to Little Feat and … Shakira?
Two Rock Hall Voters Debate Their Must-Have Inductees for 2026
New year, new Rock Hall induction class. Two anonymous voters debated their dream ballots for 2026, which includes everyone from the Monkees and Pavement to Little Feat and … Shakira?
www.vulture.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Not sure why these voters need to be anonymous. Nothing controversial in here.
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The Rock Hall Museum's Voice Your Choice kiosk standings from about a week ago. Linkin Park leads with around 3% of all votes. (There are likely 2000+ artists who have received votes in this poll. Quite a backlog.)
January 8, 2026 at 9:55 PM
The Rock Hall Museum's Voice Your Choice kiosk standings from about a week ago. Linkin Park leads with around 3% of all votes. (There are likely 2000+ artists who have received votes in this poll. Quite a backlog.)
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Who could go in, and who SHOULD go into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2026.
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Who Could Be the Country Music Hall of Fame’s New Inductees in...
It’s the time of year to consider who might be the inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2026. A secret committee commissioned by the CMA (Country Music Association) is receiving their fina...
savingcountrymusic.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Who could go in, and who SHOULD go into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2026.
savingcountrymusic.com/who-could-be...
savingcountrymusic.com/who-could-be...
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Rest in power, James Bernard - the foundational hip hop critic, journalist and editor and a longtime member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s nominating committee
James Bernard, founding editor of 'The Source' and co-founder of 'XXL,' dies
James Bernard, a pioneering hip-hop journalist who co-founded influential magazines The Source and XXL, has died
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January 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Rest in power, James Bernard - the foundational hip hop critic, journalist and editor and a longtime member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s nominating committee
Troy Smith has given up: "Predicting the Rock Hall nominees is like trying to select the Powerball numbers." @troylsmith.bsky.social www.axios.com/local/clevel...
Rock Hall 2026: Longtime snubs that may finally get their due
Which previous nominee could finally hear their name called for induction?
www.axios.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Troy Smith has given up: "Predicting the Rock Hall nominees is like trying to select the Powerball numbers." @troylsmith.bsky.social www.axios.com/local/clevel...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony that aired on New Year's Day drew 2.88 million viewers, a sharp drop from last year's high. (At the same time, the Sugar Bowl had 18.7 million viewers.) www.thetvratingsguide.com/2026/01/thur...
January 6, 2026 at 11:11 PM
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony that aired on New Year's Day drew 2.88 million viewers, a sharp drop from last year's high. (At the same time, the Sugar Bowl had 18.7 million viewers.) www.thetvratingsguide.com/2026/01/thur...
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If anyone's out there-- my predictions for #RockHall2026:
1. Selena
2. Phil Collins
3. Beck
4. Alicia Keys
5. Iggy Pop
6. The Monkees
7. Bryan Adams
8. Usher
9. Wu Tang Clan
10. Sonic Youth
11. Diana Ross
12. Coldplay
13. Melissa Etheridge
14. Iron Maiden
15. Devo
@futurerocklegends.com
1. Selena
2. Phil Collins
3. Beck
4. Alicia Keys
5. Iggy Pop
6. The Monkees
7. Bryan Adams
8. Usher
9. Wu Tang Clan
10. Sonic Youth
11. Diana Ross
12. Coldplay
13. Melissa Etheridge
14. Iron Maiden
15. Devo
@futurerocklegends.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:36 PM
If anyone's out there-- my predictions for #RockHall2026:
1. Selena
2. Phil Collins
3. Beck
4. Alicia Keys
5. Iggy Pop
6. The Monkees
7. Bryan Adams
8. Usher
9. Wu Tang Clan
10. Sonic Youth
11. Diana Ross
12. Coldplay
13. Melissa Etheridge
14. Iron Maiden
15. Devo
@futurerocklegends.com
1. Selena
2. Phil Collins
3. Beck
4. Alicia Keys
5. Iggy Pop
6. The Monkees
7. Bryan Adams
8. Usher
9. Wu Tang Clan
10. Sonic Youth
11. Diana Ross
12. Coldplay
13. Melissa Etheridge
14. Iron Maiden
15. Devo
@futurerocklegends.com
Here’s an update on Gold Derby’s poll results. Fans aren’t exactly clamoring for another Black Crowes nomination…
December 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Here’s an update on Gold Derby’s poll results. Fans aren’t exactly clamoring for another Black Crowes nomination…
“Who will finally escape the snub list in 2026 to get the induction call in the spring?” (To be considered a “snub” by Gold Derby, you need to have been eligible for 3+ years) www.goldderby.com/music/2025/r...
Which snubbed artists have been waiting too long for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? (poll)
Vote today for Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Lenny Kravitz, Patti LaBelle, Diana Ross, Styx, or your favorite artist.
www.goldderby.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“Who will finally escape the snub list in 2026 to get the induction call in the spring?” (To be considered a “snub” by Gold Derby, you need to have been eligible for 3+ years) www.goldderby.com/music/2025/r...
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Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies aged 65
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies aged 65
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December 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies aged 65
When asked who was at the top of his list to be inducted into the Rock Hall next, John Sykes named four industry favorites.
December 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
When asked who was at the top of his list to be inducted into the Rock Hall next, John Sykes named four industry favorites.
Devon Ivie continues to be the best interviewer of John Sykes. Here she does her best to get him to explain the difference between Musical Excellence and Musical Influence and all he comes back with is more word salad.
December 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Devon Ivie continues to be the best interviewer of John Sykes. Here she does her best to get him to explain the difference between Musical Excellence and Musical Influence and all he comes back with is more word salad.
Our "Name Your Nominee for 2026" Poll is still open. Voting opened four months ago and two artists have dominated - Phil Collins and INXS. Here's a look at the current top 100. Don't like the position of your favorite artist? Vote here: futurerocklegends.com/Name_Your_No...
December 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Our "Name Your Nominee for 2026" Poll is still open. Voting opened four months ago and two artists have dominated - Phil Collins and INXS. Here's a look at the current top 100. Don't like the position of your favorite artist? Vote here: futurerocklegends.com/Name_Your_No...
This dives into some of the technical details behind this year’s impressive Rock Hall induction ceremony visuals
Allen Branton, Bianca Moncada Give Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Awards New Looks with Chauvet Professional - ETNow.com
Key to the revamped looks was the change in the video wall configuration for this year’s event. Rather than being anchored by one large video screen, this year’s design used smaller screens, more like individual set pieces. This contributed to the more immersive environment on stage.
www.etnow.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This dives into some of the technical details behind this year’s impressive Rock Hall induction ceremony visuals
Here is a more comprehensive list of decade-defining artists who should be considered for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame futurerocklegends.com/Decade/1960/
December 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Here is a more comprehensive list of decade-defining artists who should be considered for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame futurerocklegends.com/Decade/1960/
Is this the best of what’s left from the 1960s? ultimateclassicrock.com/60s-bands-sn...
We Can't Believe These Five Famous '60s Acts Have Been Snubbed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
These artists made rock history in the '60s, but they still haven't been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Is this the best of what’s left from the 1960s? ultimateclassicrock.com/60s-bands-sn...
Paul Rodgers: "About a week prior to leaving for rehearsals for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction and TV show, my blood pressure was very high and I started to have chest pains and heart palpitations. I saw my doctor, who absolutely forbid me to get on a plane.”
PAUL RODGERS On Skipping BAD COMPANY's ROCK HALL Induction: 'I Feel That I Dodged A Bullet By Doing That'
In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, Paul Rodgers addressed his decision to skip BAD COMPANY's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, which took place on November 8 at...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Paul Rodgers: "About a week prior to leaving for rehearsals for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction and TV show, my blood pressure was very high and I started to have chest pains and heart palpitations. I saw my doctor, who absolutely forbid me to get on a plane.”
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Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classics including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" and "In the Midnight Hour" during his years playing guitar at the legendary Stax Records in Memphis, has died. He was 84. n.pr/48zf0gD
Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, dies
Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classics including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" and "In the Midnight Hour" during his years playing guitar at the legendary Stax Records in Memphis, has died. He was 84.
n.pr
December 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classics including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" and "In the Midnight Hour" during his years playing guitar at the legendary Stax Records in Memphis, has died. He was 84. n.pr/48zf0gD
Kenny Chesney: "Jimmy Buffett’s ashes were in Mac McAnally’s coat pocket on stage with us as he was getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."
Country Superstar Kenny Chesney Reveals Shocking Fact About Jimmy Buffett’s Rock Hall Induction
Buffett's longtime Coral Reefer Band mate Mac McAnally had a secret is his coat pocket.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Kenny Chesney: "Jimmy Buffett’s ashes were in Mac McAnally’s coat pocket on stage with us as he was getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."
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Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now
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November 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
