(Detroit, Michigan – November 7, 2019) Some of the biggest names in music have been nominated for the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Class of 2020. The ten (10) nominees with the most votes will be selected will be inducted. On March 2, 2020 a press conference will be held to announced the class of 2020 along with the hosting venues time and dates of all scheduled of events. Tickets will go on sale March 2, 2019 for the Hall of Fame Weekend.
Leading the 2020 class of nominees are Patti Labelle, Berry Gordy, Mary J. Blige, Clive Davis, Xscape and Janet Jackson.
The National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame has included over 200 Rhythm & Blues Legends since 2013 from James Brown, Prince, The Temptations, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Elvis Presley, Chubby Checker, Jackie Wilson and Whitney Houston.
See the full list of 2020 National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Nominees below.
2020 Nominees
Patti LaBelle
Berry Gordy
The Subbs Girls
The Independence
Erma Franklin
Jonny Bristol
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Marvin Gaye
Holland Dozier Holland
The Dells
George Benson
Jermaine Dupri
Chaka Khan
The Emotions
SWV
Xscape
Dobie Gray
Barry White
Clive Davis
Brook Benton
The Isley Brothers
Janet Jackson
Jerry Lee Lewis
Mary J. Blige
Peabo Bryson
O’Bryan
Booker T & The MG’s
Al Green
Dick Clark
Soul Train
Jackson 5
Howard Hewett
Bobby “Blue” Bland
