The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2025 nominees on Wednesday, February 12, with Mariah Carey, The White Stripes and more making the ballot

Notably, all invitees must fall into one of five categories: performers, non-performers, early influences, and lifetime achievement with – as late as 2000 – a final category, musical excellence (initially christened ‘sidemen’) being added in order to mop up all the amazing lesser-known session players, that have made music possible over the years.

Mariah Carey and OutKast have earned a nomination to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2025 Class.

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Phish is off to a very strong start after one week of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fan voting. The jam band kings have gotten 101,157 fan votes since they were announced as one of 14 nominees for the class of 2025.

The 83 year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, perhaps best known for mega hits like “Mrs. Robinson,” “The Sound of Silence” and “America,” made the announcement on Tuesday as he referenced his “Quiet Celebration Tour” in an Instagram post.

But why are there non-rock acts nominated for the Rock Hall?” Sir, this question has been asked and answered one billion times. I will not waste time addressing it here. 3) You are allowed to vote for seven acts.

Paoli’s Chubby Checker, best known for his monster hit from 1960, “The Twist”, has received his first nomination for induction into Cleveland’s