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While the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction nominees<\/a> were announced last week in the performer category, Nancy Wilson of Heart is now making a case to get radio icon Howard Stern inducted as well.<\/p>\n In an Instagram video that was posted after the nominees were first revealed, Wilson, who is seen proudly wearing a Stern shirt, spoke directly to the Rock Hall<\/a> about considering him for this year’s class of inductees.<\/p>\n “While Howard is not on this list [performer nominees], I am a big fan of Howard Stern as you can see,” Wilson said. “There\u2019s another list coming up that would include him in a special category that they\u2019re voting for still. So I suggest that you all talk about putting him on the special list for this year\u2019s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Howard Stern. Let’s go!”<\/p>\n You can watch her message below:<\/p>\n During his SiriusXM show on Monday, Stern said he was “quite honored” by Wilson’s comments.<\/p>\n \u201cSo thank you, Nancy Wilson. I was very flattered,” he said. “To me, it doesn\u2019t matter if I win or not. The fact that someone as hot as Nancy Wilson, who is that great a guitarist, would even know my name is what really matters to me.\u201d<\/p>\n Wilson was inducted into the Rock Hall<\/a> as a member of Heart with the class of 2013.<\/p>\n So how could Stern be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame even though he wasn\u2019t among the 2026 nominees? Well, the Rock Hall has additional categories in which somebody can be selected for induction.<\/p>\n If he were to ever be inducted, Stern would fall under the Ahmet Ertegun Award category, which \u201cincludes non-performing industry professionals who have had a major influence on the creative development and growth of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll and music that has impacted youth culture.\u201d<\/p>\n The other induction categories include:<\/p>\n Musical Influence Award:<\/strong> This category includes artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired and evolved rock ‘n’ roll and music impacting youth culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Musical Excellence Award:<\/strong> This category includes artists, musicians, songwriters and producers whose originality and influence creating music have had a dramatic impact on music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n RELATED: Who’s already inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? See the full list dating back to the first induction in 1986<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n And if he’s ever inducted himself?<\/p>\n “I would be fun because my acceptance speech would be funny,” Stern said. “I would at least make it funny. I think it would be good for the television broadcast.\u201d<\/p>\n Stern participated in the\u00a02018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland<\/a> as he had the honor of inducting Bon Jovi.<\/p>\nROCK HALL INDUCTION CATEGORIES<\/h2>\n
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