Now that we've had a couple of days to digest this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees, it's time to break down the ballot. Why it matters: The 2024 ceremony saw record viewership and this year's inductions are once again poised to feature several big names.

Mariah Carey is hoping that the this time it's for real. The singer celebrated her second nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday (Feb. 13), writing on Instagram that she was "so grateful" to be given a nod two years running;

From a pop diva to a jam band, the nominees for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame were announced Wednesday.