“The Voice” coach Kelly Clarkson is officially eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027.
The “American Idol” alum released her first song in 2002. Therefore, due to the organization’s rules, she could be nominated as soon as next year, and she has one mega-star squarely in her corner.
Lionel Richie Thinks it Would Be Great For Kelly Clarkson to be Nominated
Lyndsanity shared comments “American Idol” judge Lionel Richie made to reporters as the series wrapped its 24th season. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee weighed in on Kelly Clarkson’s eligibility for possible inclusion in the iconic institution.
“This will be the best thing ever for ‘American Idol!’” Richie exclaimed. However, he added, “The trick with [the Hall] is, you don’t know. “
He continued, “Whenever you have that society… I’m sitting there going, ‘OK, it’s about time for Tina Turner.’ And then all of a sudden, years later [in the Class of 2021], it was Tina Turner.”
Richie concluded, “But one thing I will say is that would be the fairytale ending story of life if we can pull that off.”
Has Kelly Clarkson Participated in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony?
Kelly Clarkson performed at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held on October 19, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was there to induct the rock band Foreigner, and sang “I Want to Know What Love Is” alongside the band’s frontman, Lou Gramm.
Clarkson discussed the evening on the set of “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” She expressed her excitement about being a part of the 2024 event.
“Well, this is pretty cool. In two weeks, I’m going to be part of this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony,” the first “American Idol” winner said. “Because I get to help honor the legendary Foreigner, which I am so stoked about.”
“I hope I don’t mess up,” she added before the event. “But [I’ll] smile through it if I do.”
According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s official website, performers are eligible “who have had their first commercial release at least 25 years before the year of Induction and have demonstrated musical excellence, impact, and influence.”
Clarkson released her first single, “A Moment Like This,” after her “American Idol” win in 2002. Therefore, she is eligible for nomination.
The site continues, “The nominating committee includes current Inductees, artists, historians, journalists, and other members of the music industry. They come together to create a ballot of eligible nominees for the year.”
There has been no official announcement that Kelly Clarkson will be inducted into the 2027 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. However, with her debut recording milestone approaching a quarter-century mark, the timing feels especially fitting for recognition.
Kelly Clarkson will return as a coach for “The Voice” Season 30 alongside Adam Levine and new coaches Riley Green and Queen Latifah.
