Dolly Parton Declines Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nomination

Dolly Parton has “respectfully” declined her nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

In a statement posted to Twitter, the Jolene singer said that she didn’t feel she had “earned the right” to a nomination and didn’t wish to split the vote.

“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.”

She continued, “I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again – if I’m even 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.” She added, “I wish all of the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment. Rock on!”

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— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) March 14, 2022

The nominations for the 2022 Rock Hall of Fame were revealed back in February, including the likes of Beck, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Devo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, MC5, New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, A Tribe Called Quest and Dionne Warick.

Fans are currently invited to vote for their favourite nominees with the official Class of 2022 inductees announced in April.

Last year’s inductees included Tina Turner, Carole King, Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Todd Rundgren, Kraftwerk, Charley Patton, Gill Scott Heron, LL Cool J, Billy Preston, Randy Rhoads and Clarence Avant.

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