Rock Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Nominees: Carey, Lauper, Outkast, and Oasis Among Contenders

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 nominees, a diverse group spanning genres and generations. This year's list includes Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, and Oasis, alongside other notable acts such as Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Maná, Phish, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes. Eight of the 14 nominees are first-timers on the ballot: Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, Outkast, and Phish. Mariah Carey, with 19 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and Chubby Checker, whose "The Twist" remains a cultural phenomenon, bring significant chart and cultural impact. Oasis, a dominant British act of the 1990s known for hits like "Wonderwall," and The Black Crowes, known for their Southern rock sound, also received nominations. The 2025 Inductees will be revealed in late April, with the induction ceremony taking place in Los Angeles this fall. Nominees will be voted on by over 1,200 artists, historians, and music industry professionals, considering factors like impact, career longevity, and innovation.