dolly parton has withdrew his nomination to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, saying he does not think he has ‘earned that right.’
The 76-year-old country legend was announced in February as one of this year’s nominees along with 16 others, including eminemCarly Simon, Lionel Richie, Dion Warwick, Pat Benatar, Duran Duran and Beck.
In Statement Shared on her social media accounts on Monday, she explained that she was removing herself from the ballot because she didn’t think she deserved to be considered at this time.
‘Dolly here! Even though I am extremely happy and grateful to have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t think I earned that right,’ she wrote. ‘I really don’t want votes to be divided because of me, so I should bow down respectfully.’
Dolly Parton, 76, announced in a statement shared on social media on Monday that she was withdrawing her nomination to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The country singer, whose career spanned five decades, explained that she is “extremely happy and grateful to be nominated” but doesn’t think she has “earned that right”.
Parton, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999, said that she would like to be considered for 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 be considered in the future if she ever made a rock album.
“I hope the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be ready to consider me again – if I ever qualify,” she wrote. However, it has inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ‘n’ roll album at some point in the future, which I’ve always wanted to do!
‘my husband [Carl Dean] He’s a complete rock ‘n’ roll freak, and he’s always encouraged me to do the same.” ‘I wish all the nominees the best and thank you again for the appreciation. Rock on!’
Parton’s announcement comes less than two weeks after the release of her debut novel, Run, Rose, Run, and its companion album. He co-wrote the thriller about a singer-songwriter with bestselling author James Patterson.
Parton noted that she did not want votes from other candidates, 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 spanned five decades after the release of her debut album, ‘Hello, I’m Dolly’, in 1967.
She has 11 Grammy Awards, 50 nominations, and a Lifetime Achievement Award under her belt and a laundry list of other achievements.
Parton is primarily known as a country singer, but in recent years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has nominated and inducted artists from other genres who have had an impact on popular music.
Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before being eligible for inclusion.
Parton is primarily known as a country singer, but the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has nominated and inducted artists from other genres who have had an impact on popular music.
Parton’s announcement comes less than two weeks after the release of her debut novel, “Run, Rose, Run,” which she co-wrote with James Patterson and its companion album.
Announcing this year’s nominations, John Sykes, president of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said, “This year’s ballots recognize a diverse group of incredible artists, each of whom has made a profound impact on the voice of youth culture. ”
‘His music not only passed down generations, but also influenced the voices of countless artists.’
Inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 will be voted on by a body broadly 1,000 artists, industry members, journalists and historians, as well as fans.
The musicians with the most votes will be announced in May before the induction ceremony in the fall.
Last year, singer Tina Turner, rapper Jay Z and 1980s female pop group The Go-Go were all selected to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.