Mariah Carey recently opened up about her feelings towards her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination. The music superstar admitted in an interview that she is trying to temper her excitement about the nomination, as she is unsure about the outcome. Carey expressed her gratitude for the honour, stating, “That’s a huge honour. I don’t know if I’m going to win it, so I don’t want to get too excited about it.” She went on to mention that she was surprised by the nomination and had not anticipated it. The Associated Press reported her humble and cautious approach to the nomination process.
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The announcement comes as Carey is once again nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, following her nomination in 2024. Among the list of nominees this year are other notable artists like Cyndi Lauper, Billy Idol, and OutKast. Carey, who released her debut album in 1990, reflected on the evolving music landscape, stating, “I don’t really know if genre matters. I feel like people are more open to all different genres.” She added that despite not fitting the traditional rock star image, she sometimes feels like one.
Nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame become eligible 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording. The inductees for this year will be announced later in the month, with the ceremony scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in the autumn. Carey also hinted at her desire to release a ’90s grunge album that she has been holding onto, expressing her excitement at the prospect of sharing new music with her fans. The singer also mentioned the possibility of collaborating with her twins, Monroe and Moroccan, on an album.
While discussing her future projects, Carey revealed that she is working on something new musically but refrained from divulging too many details. Her last album of original songs was released in 2018, and fans are eagerly awaiting new material from the iconic artist. Carey’s recent acknowledgment at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, where she received the Icon Award, also shone a light on her personal journey with music. She dedicated the honour to her late mother, expressing gratitude for instilling the love of music in her from a young age.
Carey’s speech at the award ceremony was heartfelt as she reminisced about her childhood dreams of being a music artist. She paid tribute to her mother, Patricia Carey, for introducing her to the world of music and expressed her excitement at hearing her songs on the radio. The singer’s long-standing impact on the music industry was recognised at the event as she continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike. With her upcoming projects and potential induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Mariah Carey’s legacy in music remains as vibrant as ever.
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