On Thursday, officials from the Recording Academy announced that the Nevermind hitmakers, comprised of the late Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl as well as the iconic Motown girl group starring Diana Ross, will be feted with the prestigious prize. In addition, Bobby McFerrin, the late Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers, Slick Rick 'The Ruler', and Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart will also receive the honours in recognition of their "creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording."