Singer Dolly Parton has taken herself off the list of potential nominees to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year.
Earlier today, the 76-year-old vocalist and actress asked the Rock Hall to withdraw her name from consideration because she doesn’t feel she has “earned the right.”
Parton was one of 17 artists nominated for the Rock Hall class of 2022, along with Eminem, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, JUDAS PRIEST and Beck, and others.
Dolly wrote to her social media: “Dolly here! Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right. I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out.
“I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again – if I’m ever worthy. This has, however, inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ‘n’ roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do!
“My husband is a total rock ‘n’ roll freak, and has always encouraged me to do one. I wish all of the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment. Rock on!”
The 2022 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominees were announced last month, with Dolly appearing on the ballot for the first time.
