Dolly Parton, Eminem Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

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Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest are among this year's first-time nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.The Cleveland-based institution announced 17 artists and groups being considered for Rock Hall induction.They also include Rage Against the Machine, Pat Benatar, Dionne Warwick, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Beck.

On the list:Dolly Parton (pictured in 2019), Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest are among this year's first-time nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame She stays in the spotlight: The blonde beauty modeled a Playboy bunny outfit last yearBeck and Simon are also in their first year of eligibility.This year's class will be announced in May, with an induction ceremony planned for later this year. 'This year's ballot recognizes a diverse group of incredible artists, each who has had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture,' said John Sykes, head of the foundation that runs the Rock Hall.

He sure knows how to stand out: Eminem is also being considered; seen in 2018Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they're eligible for induction.The other nominees are Kate Bush, DEVO, Eurythmics, Fela Kuti, MC5 and the New York Dolls.Taking into consideration the length of their career, musical influence and body of work among other factors, inductees are chosen via ballots sent to more than 1,000 artists, historians and members of the music industry.