The Radio Hall of Fame has confirmed its full 2026 induction class, combining eight previously announced living inductees with nine newly revealed "Legends," who are honoured posthumously. The announcement marks the latest recognition of figures who have shaped the radio industry, spanning on-air talent, executives and station owners, ahead of a ceremony at Chicago's Fairmont Hotel in October.

The Legends category, unveiled on 3 August, includes Wink Martindale, Vivian Carter, Gary Krantz, D.E. "Duke" Wright, Lin Brehmer, Dale Dorman, B. Mitchell Reed, Pierre Robert and Polito Vega. The earlier list of eight, announced in May, features Boomer Esiason, Dennis Green, Shotgun Tom Kelly, Helen Little, Bob Pittman, Rickey Smiley, Charlie Van Dyke and Fred Winston; six of these were chosen by a voting panel of more than 950 industry professionals from 24 nominees, while Green and Pittman were selected by the nominating committee. All inductees will be honoured at the ceremony on Thursday 8 October.