Dolly Parton has declined her nomination for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The country legend made her first appearance on the ballot this year and proved a hit in the public vote, holding a spot in the Top 5.
However, in a statement shared on social media, the Jolene singer admitted she doesn’t feel as though she’s “earned that right” to be inducted.
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) March 14, 2022
She penned: “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.”
Closing the statement, the 9 to 5 hitmaker added: “I wish all of the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment. Good luck!”
A collective of more than 1,000 artists, industry members and historians will decide which five acts progress into the final round of induction, alongside a public vote that is running online now.
Dolly is a first-time nominee, alongside Duran Duran, Carly Simon, Lionel Richie,, A Tribe Called Quest and Beck.
The Rock & Roll Class of 2022 is revealed in May, with details of the ceremony to be announced.
