Rock Hall of Fame Nominees Spark Pop Debate: Mariah Carey, P!nk, Shakira, and New Edition in the Running

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame continues to broaden its horizons, embracing superstars from pop, hip-hop, and beyond, challenging the very definition of "rock & roll." This year's nominees reflect that evolution, with pop heavyweights like Mariah Carey, P!nk, Shakira, and New Edition vying for induction this fall.

On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith delve into the just-announced contenders, with colleague Andrew Unterberger providing insights into each nominee's voting odds for the Class of 2026. Listen in to hear their perspectives:

Also on the show, chart-topping news reveals a historic moment: for the first time ever, both the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 song and the No. 1 Billboard 200 album are country titles by women. Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” reclaims the Hot 100 throne, while Megan Moroney secures her first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Cloud 9.

TheBillboardPop Shop Podcast is your go-to source for all things pop on Billboard's weekly charts. Expect lively discussions on the latest pop news, chart stats, new music, and interviews with music stars. Join Billboard's executive digital director, West Coast, Katie Atkinson and Billboard's managing director, charts and data operations, Keith Caulfield every week for engaging pop analysis. Stream on Billboard.com or download via Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider.

Rock Hall of Fame Nominees Spark Pop Debate: Mariah Carey, P!nk, Shakira, and New Edition in the Running

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