Dolly Parton withdrew her candidacy for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, stating that she did not believe she “deserved this right”.
The 76-year-old country legend was announced as one of this year’s nominees in February along with 16 others including Eminem, Carly Simon, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Pat Benatar, Duran Duran and Beck.
In a statement posted to her social media accounts on Monday, she explained that she is removing herself from the ballot because she doesn’t think she deserves to be considered at this time.
“Dolly is here! While I am extremely honored and grateful to be nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel like I have earned this right,” she wrote. “I really don’t want the voices to be divided because of me, so I have to respectfully take my leave.”
Dolly Parton, 76, announced in a statement released on social media on Monday that she was withdrawing her candidacy for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The country singer, whose career spans five decades, explained that she is “extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated,” but she doesn’t feel like she “deserved the right.”
Parton, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999, added that she would like to be considered for inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the future.
Parton, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999, shared that she would like to be considered in the future if she ever makes a rock album.
“I really hope that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame understands me and is ready to consider me again – if I am ever worthy,” she wrote. It did, however, inspire me to put out a great rock and roll album sometime in the future, which is what I’ve always wanted!
‘My husband [Carl Dean] is a total fan of rock ‘n’ roll and has always encouraged me to do so,” she added. “I wish all the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment. Rock it!’
Parton’s announcement came less than two weeks after the release of her first novel, Run Rose Run, and its companion album. With best-selling author James Patterson, she wrote a thriller about a singer-songwriter on the run.
Parton noted that she did not want to take away votes from other nominees, including Eminem (left) and Carly Simon (right).
The country star also shared that she is now inspired to record a rock album, something her husband, Carl Dean, has been encouraging her to do for years.
The iconic singer’s career spans over five decades since the release of her debut album Hello, I’m Dolly in 1967.
She has 11 Grammy Awards, 50 nominations, a Lifetime Achievement Award and a long list of other accomplishments.
Parton is best known as a country music singer, but in recent years the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has begun to nominate and induct artists from other genres that have influenced popular music.
Artists must release their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they are eligible for induction.
Parton is best known as a country music singer, but the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has begun to nominate and induct artists from other genres who have influenced popular music.
Parton’s announcement came less than two weeks after the release of her first novel, Run Rose Run, which she co-wrote with James Patterson, and its companion album.
“This year’s ballots honor a diverse group of incredible artists, all of whom have had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, announcing this year’s nominees.
“Their music has not only influenced generations, but has influenced the sound of countless artists who have followed them.”
Nominees for the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be voted on by a panel of approximately 1,000 artists, industry representatives, journalists and historians, and fans.
The musicians with the most votes will be announced in May before the inauguration ceremony in the fall.
Last year, singer Tina Turner, rapper Jay Z and 1980s pop girl group The Go-Go’s were among those selected to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.