American Idol to Announce 2025 Rock Hall Inductees

The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will be announced live during the 'American Idol' episode airing Sunday, April 27, with host Ryan Seacrest revealing the honorees. James Taylor, a 2000 Hall of Fame inductee, will mentor the Top 14 contestants as they perform songs by past inductees. The 2025 nominee list includes Mariah Carey, Phish, Outkast, Oasis, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, Joy Division/New Order, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, and Maná, with eight appearing on the ballot for the first time. The annual induction ceremony will be held in Los Angeles this fall, with the exact date to be announced. Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after their first commercial release, and over 1,200 industry professionals vote on inductees based on cultural impact and career longevity. The episode will also feature the elimination of two contestants, narrowing the field to a Top 12, and is available live on ABC or on Hulu the next day.