American singer & songwriter, Dolly Parton has withdrawn herself from the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which she announced in a statement on Monday (March 14).
Dolly shared the news via Instagram and wrote that “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. I wish all of the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment. Rock on!”
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Parton has been inducted into several music-related halls of fame. In 1999, she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Two years later, she made it into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She also has several songs in the Grammy Hall of Fame: “Coat of Many Colors,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “Jolene.”
Dolly Parton Remove Herself From 2022 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
