Dolly Parton is still eligible for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, despite asking to be withdrawn

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Dolly Parton is still eligible to be inducted into this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, despite the country legend asking to have her nomination withdrawn.Earlier this week, Parton asked to be taken out of consideration for this year’s Hall of Fame.

The singer was announced as one of the Rock Hall’s nominees for its Class of 2022 alongside the likes of Eminem, Kate Bush, Beck, Eurythmics, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Rage Against The Machine, A Tribe Called Quest and more.At the time, Parton explained that while she was “extremely flattered” to be nominated, she felt that she hadn’t “earned that right” and did not want votes split as a result of her inclusion.“I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again – if I’m ever worthy,” she added. “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!”In an interview with Fox on Thursday (March 17), Parton elaborated on her decision. “My perception, and I think the perception of most of America – I just feel like that’s more for the people in rock music,” she said.“I’ve been educated since then, saying that it’s more than that, but I still didn’t feel right about it.

It kind of would be like putting AC/DC in the Country Music Hall of Fame. That just felt a little out of place for me.”Now, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has responded to Parton’s request, calling her statement “thoughtful” but that her nomination will nevertheless be considered.“From its inception, Rock and Roll has had deep roots in Rhythm & Blues and Country music.