Contestants in the Top 12 include Thunderstorm Artis, Kolbi Jordan, Filo, Gabby Samone, Josh King, Slater Nalley, Canaan James Hill, John Foster, Mattie Pruitt, Jamal Roberts, Ché Chesterman and Breanna Nix.

The 2025 inductees were announced live on ABC-TV Sunday night by show host Ryan Seacrest during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode of “American Idol.” The telecast featured the Top 14 “Idol” finalists performing songs by some of the hall’s previous inductees.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees were announced Sunday during a live, Rock Hall-themed American Idol episode mentored by James Taylor, and while the Performer category includes six artists that Gold Derby predicted correctly,