Overview

• The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will be announced during a live episode of American Idol on Sunday, April 27.
• Ryan Seacrest will host the announcement, marking a continued partnership between the Hall of Fame and mainstream television platforms.
• James Taylor, a 2000 inductee, will appear as a guest mentor, guiding contestants through performances of songs by previous Hall of Fame artists.
• This year’s nominees, revealed in February, include Mariah Carey, Outkast, Oasis, Cyndi Lauper, The White Stripes, and Soundgarden, among others.
• The formal induction ceremony is scheduled for fall in Los Angeles, with the exact date yet to be announced.