Anita Baker, Chaka Khan head R&B Hall of Fame 2021 nominees

(April 8, 2021) The National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for its class of 2021. From this group 10 inductees will be chosen, and will be announced on June 15, 2021, at which time the details of this year’s induction ceremony will also be revealed.  The 2020 class was inducted virtually due to COVID.

The National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Foundation hopes to be able to broadcast this year’s event, either via cable television or streaming.

Here is the full list of 2020 National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame nominees: 

Al Green

Anita Baker 

Barry White

Berry Gordy

Brook Benton

Chaka Khan

Clive Davis 

Danny Ray

Deniece Williams 

Dick Clark 

Enchantment 

Erma Franklin

 

George Benson 

Jackson 5

Janet Jackson 

Jermaine Dupri

Joe Simon 

Mary J. Blige
Toni Braxton 

New Edition 

Norman Whitfield 

Patti LaBelle

Peabo Bryson

Robin Seymour

 

Soul Train

SWV

The Apollo Theater 

The Blue Bluebelles 

The Dells

The Emotions 

The Isley Brothers 

The Jones Girls 

The Stubbs Girls 

Xscape

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

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