Dolly Parton has taken herself out of consideration for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after earning her first nomination in February.
The country music icon announced on Monday that although she’s appreciative of her nomination for the Class of 2022 induction, she has decided to remove herself from the ballot. "Dolly here!" the singer began her statement on Instagram. "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," the 76-year-old shared. "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." Dolly Parton said she ‘must respectfully bow out’ of this year's consideration. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Netflix) "I wish all of the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment," the singer concluded in her statement. "Rock on!" A spokesperson for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame didn’t immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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