Hall of Fame Reasons

Country star earned her "Legend" status decades ago. Your move, HOF.

They're all worthy, but in the end only a select few will make it in.

They're not going to show up, but they deserve the accolade anyway.

She's already in the HOF for her groundbreaking work with ex-husband Ike Turner, but this powerhouse deserves solo induction, too.

All the nominees are deserving, but they can't all get in this year.

The singer was a pioneer for female artists and a powerhouse hitmaker.

They've had huge hits and health issues, breakups and hiccups, and seemingly countless comings and goings, then reunion and triumph.

The Seattle grunge band helped define a sound in the '90s.

Phil Lynott and his colleagues brought a new level of storytelling to heavy music, and deserve to be honored for it.

Each artist nominated for next year's class deserves induction.