A respected figure in the Indie and Folk scene, M. Ward has developed a devoted following who loves his beautiful take on Americana. It is a sweet equation that has gotten him to a certain level of success, but is likely not to get him any further, although we suspect he is happiest this way.



The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
2024

Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Portland, Oregon)

NIHOF’s Favorite Album:
Transistor Radio (2005)

NIHOF’s Favorite Song:
Post-War (From Post-War, 2006)

Yes, he is eligible this soon! Lil’ Wayne survived from a place that musical stars don’t usually come from; a pre-teen novelty act. That was how he was first seen in the public eye which was as a tween Hardcore Rapper, but regardless of the ability, it still had a novelty feel to it. Wayne did not fade away, and became one of the most successful Hip Hop artists in his generation. Considering that he already has a vast discography already, Lil Wayne’s body of work should be massive by the time he is eligible. His induction could be more likely than you think.

Although we are not sure how many boys to the yard her milkshake brought, Kelis did gain International attention with it. Actually more successful in England, Kelis is a decent R&B artist who deserves to be reflected on more than that one hit…or her tumultuous career outside of her music. With that said, we don’t Cleveland is in her yard.



The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
2024

Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (New York City, New York)

NIHOF’s Favorite Album:
Tasty (2003)

NIHOF’s Favorite Song:
Trick Me (From Tasty, 2003)

Another polarizing artist, John Mayer has a legion of female fans that seem to swoon at every word he sings. As such, he is subject to a bit of a backlash from men and generally the Rock and Roll set. He is a talented Singer/Songwriter but ironically his mass popularity may work against him as Hall of Fame seems to like their songwriters somewhat tortured. Considering the amount of celebrity women that Mayer gets, there is nothing tortured about him.



The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
2024

Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Bridgeport, Connecticut)

NIHOF’s Favorite Album:
Continuum (2006)

NIHOF’s Favorite Song:
Waiting on the World to Change (From Continuum, 2006)