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2023
A legacy artist is a performer whose initial impact on the genre was at least 45 years prior to the year of Induction.
- Gordon Lightfoot
- Jean Ritchie
- John Prine
- Johnny Cash
- Josh White
- Lead Belly
- Odetta
- Oscar Brand
- Pete Seeger
- Richie Havens
- Woody Guthrie
A living artist is a contemporary performer whose initial impact on the genre was at least 25 years before the year of Induction.
- Bonnie Raitt
- Emmylou Harris
- James Taylor
- Joan Baez
- Joni Mitchell
- Mavis Staples
- Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
- Taj Mahal
- Willie Nelson
The Duo or Group of Musicians are performers whose initial impact on the genre was at least 25 years prior to the year of Induction.
- Peter, Paul & Mary
- The Band
- The Byrds
- The Weavers
The Non-Performers category includes supporting musicians, songwriters, managers, publishers, historians, producers, etc.
- Albert Grossman
- Betsy Siggins
- George Wein
PAUL ROBERSON ARTIST/ACTIVIST AWARD
To honor the artistry and personal courage that defines these genres, the Paul Robeson Artist/Activist award highlights the musicians, journalists, promoters and record executives who, as activists, have insisted that important social justice movements and human stories are preserved. This award pays tribute to those with the same integrity as Paul Robeson, the epitome of the 20th-century Renaissance man. The combination of his immense artistic talent and his absolute fidelity to his moral compass - regardless of the risks – make him a worthy namesake of this important award.
- Frank Hamilton
2025
A legacy artist is a performer whose initial impact on the genre was at least 45 years prior to the year of Induction.
- Aretha Franklin
- Leonard Cohen
- Mississippi John Hurt
- Muddy Waters
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe
A living artist is a contemporary performer whose initial impact on the genre was at least 25 years before the year of Induction.
- Jackson Browne
- Judy Collins
- Neil Young
- Tom Paxton
- Tom Rush
Honors those whose creative or technical contributions shaped the sound and legacy of American music.
- Alan Lomax
- John Hammond