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Janet Jackson Makes Rare Appearance At 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame

Jackson called the album a movement for peace and unity as the Recording Academy inducted 14 recordings into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

  • On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Recording Academy inducted 14 recordings into the Grammy Hall of Fame at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, including Janet Jackson's landmark 1989 album Rhythm Nation 1814.
  • The annual gala serves as a fundraiser for the Grammy Museum's national education programs while celebrating a diverse, eclectic roster of historic music spanning genres and generations.
  • Heart's Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson performed 'Magic Man' to mark their 1976 album Dreamboat Annie's induction, while Norah Jones received the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award.
  • Jackson, introduced by producer Jimmy Jam, addressed the ballroom calling Rhythm Nation 1814 'an ongoing force that fights bigotry and promotes understanding,' urging a world free of fear.
  • The evening concluded with a tribute to Warner Records featuring performances by Teddy Swims and Josh Groban, honoring the label as this year's record label honoree.
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abc 7 LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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