Dolly Parton finally reunites ‘9 to 5’ co-stars on ‘Grace & Frankie’

This Is Us is (the series finale is Tuesday, May 24) and I watched this coming Tuesday's episode with the intention of not crying ( I was going on Access Hollywood the next day to talk about the last few episodes of This Is Us and really didn't feel like going on camera looking all puffy). Well, that plan quickly went out the window, because by the time the last five minutes rolled around, I was a full-on sobbing mess.

(CNN)Well, hello Dolly.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 inductees were announced Wednesday, and despite initially opting to "respectfully bow out" of the nomination process, Dolly Parton is part of this year's diverse class. Some of the other inductees include Pat Benatar, Lionel Richie, Eminem, Carly Simon, Harry Belafonte, Duran Duran, Eurythmics and Judas Priest.The following is the full list of this year's inductees.

Dolly Parton was 'so shocked' to hear her close friend and country music peer Naomi Judd had passed away.The Jolene hitmaker has paid a touching tribute to the late singer, who was the same age as Dolly, 76, when she passed away following a battle with her mental health last week.Dolly says she and Naomi were 'very similar' and loved the same things, while the late star and her daughters, Ashley and Wynonna, have been like sisters to her.The blonde beauty also said she 'will always love' Naomi. Sad times:Dolly Parton was 'so shocked' to hear her close friend and country music peer Naomi Judd had passed away.

Dolly Parton is officially a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! The country music icon -- who appeared on the ballot for the first time in February -- will join this year’s class of inductees.«I am honored and humbled by the fact that I have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,» Parton tweeted of the honor. «Of course I will accept it gracefully. Thanks to everyone that voted for me and to everyone at the @rockhall.

Dolly Parton deserves being inducted into it.MORE: Dolly Parton shares heartbreak after sad loss: 'I will always love you'The iconic singer shared her humble reaction in a heartfelt message of appreciation following the announcement that she had been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, even after she had politely declined the honor.News of the upcoming accolade had been announced in March, but Dolly took to Instagram to express that: "I don't feel like I have earned that right."WATCH: Dolly's incredible love storyMORE: Dolly Parton's wedding mini dress she regretted following elopement – photosFans couldn't believe her modesty, having already received a myriad of awards and honors across her nearly sixty year career, and strongly establishing herself as one of music's – within country and beyond – most beloved legends.In her initial statement opting out of the running, she said: "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."Despite her claims of unworthiness, the committee firmly maintained that the honor is undoubtedly well-deserved, and inducted her into the Hall of Fame anyways.A post shared by Dolly Parton (@dollyparton)Dolly expresses her deep gratitudeUpon the news, she took to Instagram once again to express her gratitude in yet another modest, heartwarming statement.MORE: Dolly Parton's secret to her successful marriage with husband Carl DeanMORE: Dolly Parton makes urgent plea to help Ukraine in post ACM Awards interviewShe wrote: "I am honored and humbled by the fact that I have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Dolly Parton has discussed her forthcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, saying that she “never meant to cause trouble” by initially declining the nomination.Yesterday the Rock Hall Class of 2022 was announced, with the country icon included alongside Eminem, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar.Parton’s inclusion in the list came after she announced she was taking herself out of the running back in March, explaining that though she was “extremely flattered” to be nominated, she didn’t feel she had “earned that right” and did not “want the votes split” as a result.However, the Rock Hall later clarified that Parton was still in the running, despite her request to be withdrawn, and would still be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame if she secured enough votes.Last week, the singer reversed her stance, saying she would accept the honour should she be voted in. “Well, I’ll accept gratefully,” she replied when asked in an interview on NPR’s Morning Edition what she’d do if she received enough votes to be inducted.

Dolly Parton was 'so shocked' to hear her close friend and country music peer Naomi Judd had passed away.The Jolene hitmaker has paid a touching tribute to the late singer, who was the same age as Dolly, 76, when she passed away following a battle with her mental health last week.Dolly says she and Naomi were 'very similar' and loved the same things, while the late star and her daughters, Ashley and Wynonna, have been like sisters to her.The blonde beauty also said she 'will always love' Naomi. Sad times:Dolly Parton was 'so shocked' to hear her close friend and country music peer Naomi Judd had passed away.

Dolly Parton has finally accepted her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

told Variety on Wednesday that Parton, 76, is a “super fan” of the show, which has just wrapped filming its second season. “Dolly literally wrote me a letter like, ‘You are a badass on that show!’” Latifah revealed. “I may have to call and ask if she wants to be on.”It’s certainly possible that the crooner could make a cameo on the primetime crime drama, given she just guest-appeared on another small-screen series.

Dolly Parton is ‘honoured’ to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame despite previously trying to remove herself as a nominee.The country legend has been welcomed in the performers category along with Eminem, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics and Carly Simon despite previously trying to get herself off the list.Responding to the news, Dolly wrote: ‘I am honored and humbled by the fact that I have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.‘Of course I will accept it gracefully. Thanks to everyone that voted for me and to everyone at the @rockhall.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorCategory is…children’s books!“RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Nina West is set to release her first book for kids, “The You Kind of Kind.”“It is a dream come true to be able to release my very first children’s book and share a message that is so needed right now,” West tells me. “’The Kind You Kind of Kind’ celebrates loving yourself for who you are and giving the gift of kindness to the world! I am so excited for kids of all ages to be inspired by acts of kindness- to not only be better to themselves, but inspire the entire world to act in kindness.”West’s friend Dolly Parton even provided a statement to Variety about the book. “Well, to quote some lines in a song I wrote, I always say: whatever you are, be that.

Dolly Parton is officially a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! The country music icon -- who appeared on the ballot for the first time in February -- will join this year’s class of inductees.Parton is in good company! Joining her in the performers category is Carly Simon, Eminem,Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, Eurythmics and Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo.Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive this year’s Musical Excellence Award, while Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotton will be honored with the Early Influence Award. Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine and Sylvia Robinson are the recipients of the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Eminem, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie are all set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2022.Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar will also be inducted into the Hall Of Fame this year.Kate Bush, Beck, DEVO, Fela Kuti, MC5, New York Dolls, Rage Against The Machine and Dionne Warwick made the initial shortlist for 2022, but didn’t make the final cut.The honourees — voted on by more than 1000 artists, historians and music industry professionals — each “had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture and helped change the course of rock ’n’ roll,” said John Sykes, the chairman of the Rock Hall, in a statement.The 2022 event, which will be the Hall’s 37th annual induction ceremony, will be held on November 5 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.The announcement comes after Parton initially refused the honour on the grounds that she didn’t feel that she had “earned the right”. But she reversed her stance last month to confirm she will accept the honour should she be voted in.Parton continued to explain that, at the time she made her statement bowing out, she hadn’t realised that the institution already included numerous artists from other genres outside the world of rock.

Dolly Parton, who said last week she would gracefully accept an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame if it were offered, will have to do just that: The country music superstar was among the nominees selected for a spot in the hall today.

Dolly Parton is going to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after all.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2022 has been revealed.

took herself out of the running to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in March — “I don’t feel that I have earned that right,” she said in an Instagram post — voters thought she was more than “worthy” of a seat at the table of music immortals. After the rock hall didn’t accept Parton’s withdrawal — in part because voting was well underway — the “I Will Always Love You” singer ended up saying “I’ll accept gracefully” and will join such country legends as Johnny Cash, Chet Atkins and Hank Williams in the RRHOF when the 2022 induction ceremony goes down in November.Also making this year’s eclectic class are Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Carly Simon and New York native Pat Benatar.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticWell, Dolly Parton didn’t get her wish, although she’s likely to be happy anyway. The country superstar will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November — a possibility she said last week she’d come to terms with and would “graciously” accept, after initially trying to get herself nixed  — along with Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics and Carly Simon.Those are the seven performers that the Hall’s thousand-plus voters chose.

This post contains spoilers for the final season of .Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, was never going to end Thelma & Louise–style. “No, no, no, no, never,” cocreator Marta Kauffman assures me during a recent call. “That would be so depressing.

Dolly Parton was 'so shocked' to hear her close friend and country music peer Naomi Judd had passed away.The Jolene hitmaker has paid a touching tribute to the late singer, who was the same age as Dolly, 76, when she passed away following a battle with her mental health last week.Dolly says she and Naomi were 'very similar' and loved the same things, while the late star and her daughters, Ashley and Wynonna, have been like sisters to her.The blonde beauty also said she 'will always love' Naomi. Sad times:Dolly Parton was 'so shocked' to hear her close friend and country music peer Naomi Judd had passed away.

Jane Fonda has her eye on a beloved country star! The actress cheekily suggested wanting to get together with none other than Blake Shelton, as she discussed all things Grace & Frankie with Kelly Clarkson and Lily Tomlin.MORE: Jane Fonda shares moving tribute to fans ahead of Grace and Frankie conclusionTheir conversation was quite a revealing one, with the iconic duo offering clues of surprise appearances on the final season – including Dolly Parton – and Kelly opened up about what it's really like to work with Blake.Jane's interest in the country singer was spurred on by the talk show's host, when she confessed just how big of a troublemaker he is after Lily admitted her co-star "wasn't sure I was going to behave" on set.WATCH: The final season of Grace & FrankieMORE: Everything you need to know about Grace and Frankie star Jane Fonda's love life"Well that's like working with Blake Shelton," the former The Voice judge quickly quipped, continuing with: "I'm like, 'What's he gonna say…'"The Monster in Law actress wasn't shy about expressing her feelings about the 45-year-old, suggestively confessing that: "I would like to work on a show with Blake Shelton…"She was quick to inquire about what he was really like, and though his The Voice co-host had previously joked about his behavior on set, she had nothing but heartfelt comments about him afterwards.A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow)The hilariously candid conversation"You would love him," she said, explaining that: "It would be very funny what would come out of both of your mouths."MORE: Jane Fonda marks end of an era as Grace and Frankie's final episodes are revealedMORE: Inside Grace and Frankie stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin's real-life