{"id":477153,"date":"2026-05-10T02:07:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T02:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/477153\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T02:07:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T02:07:12","slug":"janet-jacksons-rhythm-nation-inducted-into-grammy-hall-of-fame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/477153\/","title":{"rendered":"Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ Inducted Into Grammy Hall of Fame"},"content":{"rendered":"

Janet Jackson<\/a> was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame<\/a> for Rhythm Nation 1814, alongside several seminal albums and recordings at a gala on Friday at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

The musician, who celebrated the 40th anniversary of Control<\/a> earlier this year, delivered a powerful acceptance speech following her induction by Jimmy Jam, who along with Terry Lewisproduced Rhythm Nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so grateful and honoured that Rhythm Nation is being recognised tonight in this wonderful, wonderful way. It\u2019s beautiful to relive the memories attached to this project that\u2019s so, so precious to me,\u201d Jackson said. \u201cI don\u2019t see Rhythm Nation as a phenomenon that lives in the past, I believe it\u2019s alive and well in 2026. Rhythm Nation still resonates on a deep and profound level. It\u2019s an ongoing force that fights bigotry and promotes understanding. It cannot be stopped \u2014 it\u2019s simply too strong and too positive. Rhythm Nation is a movement of people of all ages and backgrounds seeking to give and receive love, free of judgment.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs we celebrate tonight, let\u2019s remember that it transcends all borders, nationalities, and faiths. When you hear the music of Rhythm Nation, I hope you hear my heart<\/a>\u2018s desire when we first created this suite of songs. More than ever, my hope is that we might live in a world free of fear and despair,\u201d Jackson continued. \u201cThe prayer driving this Rhythm Nation remains the same, exactly the same, that peace prevail. Peace the world over, peace among nations, peace in our neighbourhoods, peace in our homes. May the music of Rhythm Nation continue to bring us together in peace and may that peace allow us to celebrate this precious gift of life that God has given us. All praise be to God. I thank the Grammy organisation for this wonderful honour.\u201d<\/p>\n

The star-studded event celebrated the induction of several important recordings. Take 6 kicked off the performances for the night, delivering the Soul Stirrers\u2019 inducted recording \u201cJesus Gave Me Water.\u201d It was followed by Taylor Hanson, who performed a faithful acoustic cover of Nick Drake\u2019s\u00a0\u201cPink Moon,\u201d the title song from the late folk singer\u2019s third and final album that was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and also made Rolling Stone\u2019s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time List<\/a>. Hanson released a cover of \u201cPink Moon\u201d in 2024, which appeared on Underneath: Complete, a 20th anniversary reissue of their third album.<\/p>\n

Heart\u2019s Ann and Nancy Wilson revisited their band\u2019s debut studio album,\u00a0Dreamboat Annie, for its induction, performing the classics \u201cMagic Man,\u201d the title track, and \u201cCrazy on You.\u201d Fy\u00fctch and Aura V followed with a performance of Ella Jenkins\u2019 \u201cYou\u2019ll Sing a Song and I\u2019ll Sing a Song,\u201d the title track to the inducted album from the late \u201cfirst lady of children\u2019s music.\u201d Their performance was followed by Lucinda Williams<\/a> delivering \u201cCan\u2019t Let Go\u201d and the title track of the inducted Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Her 1998 alt-country classic landed at Number 98 on our Greatest Albums list<\/a>. Isabel Marie\u00a0came next, delivering Selena\u2019s \u201cNo Me Queda Mas\u201d from the late singer\u2019s inducted album, Amor Prohibido.<\/p>\n

Norah Jones<\/a>, who received the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award paid tribute to Charles, performing renditions of his \u201cSeven Spanish Angels\u201d and \u201cHallelujah, I Love Him So,\u201d her take on \u201cHallelujah, I Love Her So.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Funkadelic<\/a>\u2019s 1971 album Maggot Brain, which also made Rolling Stone\u2019s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time<\/a> list, was inducted with a rousing performance of \u201cMaggot Brain\u201d and \u201cCan You Get to That\u201d from bandleader George Clinton<\/a>, Funkadelic guitarist Blackbyrd McKnight, and Erykah Badu.<\/p>\n

Warner Records was also recognised as the Vision of Music recipient to close out the night, with Teddy Swims and Josh Groban paying tribute to the label with separate performances.<\/p>\n

The class of 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame inducted recordings also included 2Pac\u2019s album All Eyez on Me, Journey in Satchidananda by Alice Coltrane, Radiohead\u2019s OK Computer, \u201cOrange Blossom Special\u201d by the Rouse Brothers, Paid In Full by Eric B.\u00a0& Rakim, Pink Moon by Nick Drake, and \u201cTrouble in Mind\u201d by Bertha \u201cChippie\u201d Hill.<\/p>\n

Friday\u2019s gala also served as a fundraiser in support of the Grammy Museum\u2019s national education programs.<\/p>\n

From Rolling Stone US<\/a><\/p>\n