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American country music singer, Dolly Parton has declined her nomination to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year.
Parton took to social media to release a statement indicating why she felt she needed to ‘respectfully bow out.”
The 76-year-old music icon said she was flattered by the nomination, but felt she hasn’t ‘earned’ the recognition.
She wrote “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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— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) March 14, 2022
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Many across the world grew up to the sounds of the legendary musician who is best known for being at the forefront of fusing country and pop music styles.
The nominations for this year’s inductees which were announced earlier this year, included the likes of Eminem, Kate Bush, Lionel Richie and Pat Benatar.
Her career has brought us songs such as “Jolene,” “The Bargain Store,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Here You Come Again,” “9 to 5” and “Islands in the Stream,” among many others.
In 1999 she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and she has won numerous awards over the years.
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