Eminem and Dolly Parton Among 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Nominees
etonline.comRock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced the list of artists nominated for induction in 2022.Among the 17 nominees, this marks the first time on the ballot for seven artists, including Beck, Eminem, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and A Tribe Called Quest.This is also the first year that Eminem is actually eligible to be nominated.
To be eligible for induction, an artist must have released their first commercial recording a minimum of 25 years earlier. Eminem's debut studio album,, dropped in November 1996.«This year’s ballot recognizes a diverse group of incredible artists,» John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a statement as part of the foundation's announcement. «Each who has had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture.»Sykes added of the hugely famous and talented group of nominees, «Their music not only moved generations, but also influenced the sound of countless artists that followed.»The 17 names on the ballot will be voted upon by a governing body of more than 1000 members of the music industry and community, to determine who will be inducted.
The criteria for voting include consideration of the artists' influence, the depth of their careers, their impact and their «superiority in style and technique,» according to the foundation.Fans will also be able to have a say in the selection process, and can make their voices heard through the «2022 Induction Fan Vote, Sponsered by Ohio.
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