Hall of Fame Reasons

Induction would be the cherry (... ice-cream smile) on top of a 40-plus year career.

She was one of the era's most confessional, candid and passionate artists.

Country star earned her "Legend" status decades ago. Your move, HOF.

They're all worthy, but in the end only a select few will make it in.

Her influence spans generations and genres, so why isn't this trailblazer in the HOF?

Responsible for countless chart-topping hits across several decades, it's time for the legendary singer to be inducted.

His sharp mixture of traditional West African sounds, soul, R&B and jazz formed the foundation of Afrobeat.

They're not going to show up, but they deserve the accolade anyway.

She's already in the HOF for her groundbreaking work with ex-husband Ike Turner, but this powerhouse deserves solo induction, too.

There was time when an all-female group didn't write its own songs or play its own instruments.