The Colombian artist is in the fifth position on the chart, surpassing other major artists like Mariah Carey, Oasis, and Billy Idol. Official voting ends on April 3. Fan votes are added to those of over 1,200 music experts who will decide who makes it to the prestigious list. Fan support will propel the top five artists to the final count, in many ways being decisive. The solid requirement needed to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is to have released one's first album at least 25 years ago. Buenos Aires, April 30 (NA)—Shakira continues to solidify herself as one of the great references in music worldwide: she has become the first Latina artist to be nominated for the mythical Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and will seek to secure a place in the prestigious Cleveland museum in the 2026 class. According to what the Argentine News Agency learned, the Colombian has added a new achievement to her list, becoming one of the artists with the most public votes in the open voting running on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame website. "Thank you to my fans and to all those who have always believed in me and who have taken me to the Top 5 for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," Shakira thanked on her social networks, along with the official leaderboard from the site. This demonstrates the commitment of her fans to her and positions her not only as a consecrated artist but also as one of the most influential figures within the music industry. The Barranquilla native released "Magia", her first album, in 1991, meeting the requirement.
