Dolly Parton Pulling Herself Out Of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominations: “I Don’t Feel That I Have Earned That Right”
Country icon Dolly Parton says she doesn’t think she’s earned the right to a nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame… so she’s pulling out of the competition.
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Parton, 76, made the announcement this Monday on her social media accounts. She said, “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.”
She went on to say, “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!”
This year’s Rock Hall nominees include Eminem, Beck, Duran Duran, A Tribe Called Quest, Lionel Richie, and more. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will officially announce its class in May, per its website.
Now, this is not the first time that Parton has declined an honor. Last year, she asked Tennessee lawmakers to abandon plans to add a statue of her to the state’s Capitol grounds.
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