Performers and Presenters Announced: The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame is excited to share the lineup for our 2026 Induction Celebration at the historic Wang Theatre on March 24. Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the artists and industry leaders who shaped Folk, Americana, and Roots music, with special appearances and live performances throughout the night.
This year’s honorees include some of the most notable names in folk, Americana, and roots music history. Together, they have won a combined 30 Grammy Awards and countless other honors.
2026 Honorees
Aretha Franklin, Leonard Cohen, Mississippi John Hurt, Muddy Waters, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jackson Browne, Judy Collins, Neil Young, Tom Paxton, Tom Rush, Alan Lomax, John Hammond.
In the meantime, the public can learn more about each honoree here or through our new exhibit, Legends of Folk, Americana, Roots Music, 2025 Class, now on display at the Boch Center Wang Theatre.
The Hall of Fame Celebration will be a star-studded event featuring attendance and performances by living inductees Judy Collins, Tom Rush, and Tom Paxton.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY: Judy Collins, Tom Paxton, Tom Rush, Brendan Cleary, Paula Cole, Dom Flemons, Ari Hest, Crys Matthews, Chrissi Poland, Oakland Rain, Maggie Rose, Bobby Rush, Quinn Sullivan, Brad & Graham Whitford, Lizz Wright, and more.
HOUSE BAND: Eric Finland, Greg Leisz, Tony Leone, Mike Merritt, Scott Sharrard.
AWARDS PRESENTED BY: Anna Canoni, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Vance Gilbert, Farm Aid Representatives, David Browne, Don Law, John Oates, Joe Spaulding, Noel Paul Stookey, and more.
SEE THE FULL LIST OF INDUCTEES
