The nominees for the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class is out. As usual it is an eclectic bunch that includes some surprises. See who did, and didn't, make the list.

Rock 'n' roll and country music have long been linked — in fact, they share some common origins, including the blues and American roots music — so it makes sense that there are already some country greats in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Johnny Cash, Chet Akins and Hank Williams are some of the artists who have been inducted in the past.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has officially nominated Mariah Carey, The White Stripes and more for induction in 2025. The Cleveland-based museum confirmed on Wednesday, February 12, that 14 nominees in total will be on its ballot this year,