The Museum of Broadcast Communications has announced the nominees selected by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee for the 2026 class for the Radio Hall of Fame.
Of the 24 finalists, the top six will be voted on from Friday, April 24 through May 8 for induction in this year’s class. The inductees will be announced on Wednesday, May 20 to be honored at the induction ceremony on Thursday, October 8 at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago.
The 24 nominees are:
- Andie Summers
- Big D & Bubba
- Bob Stroud
- Boomer Esiason
- Charlie Van Dyke
- Enrique Santos
- Fred Winston
- Funkmaster Flex
- Helen Little
- Joey Reynolds
- John & Ken
- Johnny Magic
- Kevin Matthews
- Kid Leo
- Larry Elder
- Lee Arnold
- Monica May
- Pat Hughes
- Raul Brindis
- Rickey Smiley
- Ryan Cameron
- Shotgun Tom Kelly
- The Electrifying Mojo
- Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
Radio Hall of Fame Co-Chairman Dennis Green said, “An outstanding group of broadcasters has been nominated for induction into the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame class. This year marks the 38th class of inductees as we celebrate those who have made a lasting impact on the industry—many of whom continue to shape it today. Congratulations to all the nominees.”
Co-Chairman Kraig T. Kitchin followed, “This special group of individuals and programs nominated for induction in 2026 epitomizes the wide spectrum of talented individuals our industry is fortunate to rely on and build large audiences around. My congratulations to each of them. What they’ve accomplished is truly special.”
