Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest are among this year鈥檚 first-time nominees for induction into the .

The Cleveland-based institution announced 17 artists and groups being considered for Rock Hall induction, including Rage Against the Machine, Pat Benatar, Dionne Warwick, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Beck.

Beck and Simon are also nominated for the first time. Eminem, with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar, earned a nomination in the first year he was eligible.

This year鈥檚 class will be announced in May, with an induction ceremony planned for later this year.

鈥淭his year鈥檚 ballot recognizes a diverse group of incredible artists, each who has had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture,鈥� said John Sykes, head of the foundation that runs the Rock Hall, in a press release on Wednesday.

Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they鈥檙e eligible for induction.

Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon for their support over the years. 鈥淭his distinction is due in large part to the fact that we have an army of fans around the world who have unwaveringly supported us for the past four decades,鈥� he wrote.

The other nominees are Kate Bush, DEVO, Eurythmics, Fela Kuti, MC5 and the New York Dolls.

鈥擳he Associated Press