Dolly Parton says she has not “earned” Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nomination

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Dolly Parton has withdrawn herself as a nominee for entry into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this year. Not – like The Sex Pistols, Axl Rose and Ozzy Osbourne – because she thinks the whole thing is nonsense, but because she doesn’t think she’s rock and/or roll enough.In a statement posted on social media, Parton explains: “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”.There has been some debate over what constitutes rock n roll in the context of the Hall Of Fame in recent years of course, particularly as rappers have started to be inducted into the museum.Although with Eminem on course to be inducted this year, Parton doesn’t seem to be entering that particular discussion.

She just feels that her 60-odd year career to date has been far too clean cut to qualify as rock n roll. However, that could be about to change.“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 continues. “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.