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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Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ Inducted Into Grammy Hall of Fame: It ‘Fights Bigotry and Promotes Understanding’
Janet Jackson was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for Rhythm Nation 1814, alongside several seminal albums and recordings at a gala on Friday at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The musician, who celebrated the 40th anniversary of Control earlier this year, delivered a powerful acceptance speech following her induction by Jimmy Jam, who along with Terry Lewisproduced Rhythm Nation. “I’m so grateful and honored that Rhythm Nation is b…
Janet Jackson Makes Rare Appearance At 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame
Janet Jackson took the stage May 8 at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala to celebrate the induction of her landmark 1989 album Rhythm Nation 1814 and share a poignant rally for peace, unity and positivity.
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