Music icons Mariah Carey and OutKast have been nominated for induction into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The announcement, made on Wednesday, listed the two acts among the 14 being considered this year.
The nomination marks Mariah Carey’s second nomination after falling short of induction during her previous appearance on the ballot. Carey, known for her five-octave vocal range and chart-topping hits, has had a profound impact on the music industry with a career spanning over three decades.
Speaking about rock band Oasis’ nomination, frontman Liam Gallagher said Carey deserved it more.
Liam Gallagher has previously criticised the Hall of Fame, saying he wasn’t interested in receiving an award from “some geriatric in a cowboy hat”.
He added, perhaps sarcastically, that Oasis didn’t deserve their nomination “as much as Mariah [Carey]”.
“She smashed it,” he noted according to the BBC.
Both Oasis and Carey were overlooked last year – with voters choosing to induct Cher, Mary J Blige, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest instead.
Asked for her thoughts on the snub, Carey said: “My thoughts are: I didn’t get in.
“My lawyer got into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before me,” she added, referencing entertainment lawyer Allen Grubman – who also represented clients like Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga.
Grubman was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2022 as the recipient of the Ahmet Ertegun Award, which honours music industry figures.
Carey is one of the most egregious oversights in the Hall of Fame’s history.
With 19 US number one singles, she is second only to the Beatles in terms of chart success – but she didn’t receive her first nomination for the Hall of Fame until last year, almost a decade after she first became eligible.
Other notable artists who have failed to enter the hall include Iron Maiden, The Monkees, Daft Punk, Wu Tang Clan and The Smiths.
Meanwhile, OutKast, the legendary hip-hop duo comprising André 3000 and Big Boi, have received their first nomination.
The duo, celebrated for their genre-blending style and critically acclaimed albums like “Stankonia” and “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below”, has played a pivotal role in shaping modern hip-hop.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction process involves a vote from music historians, industry experts, and fans. The final list of inductees will be announced later this year.
The full list of 2025 Rock Hall nominees is as follows:
- Bad Company
- The Black Crowes
- Mariah Carey
- Chubby Checker
- Joe Cocker
- Billy Idol
- Joy Division/New Order
- Cyndi Lauper
- Maná
- Oasis
- OutKast
- Phish
- Soundgarden
- The White Stripes
