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Dolly Parton takes fans by surprise as she bows out of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame contention
Dolly Parton left ripples in the music world when she took to social media with a heartfelt statement announcing she was bowing out of contention for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.MORE: Dolly Parton makes urgent plea to help Ukraine in post ACM Awards interviewThe singer was one of the many musicians nominated this year to be inducted into the gilded halls of musical legends but revealed she didn't feel she was worthy of the accomplishment.WATCH: Dolly Parton looks angelic in white dress as she reveals exciting news in rare videoIn a rare personal statement, Dolly 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," she continued.MORE: Dolly Parton and Kelsea Ballerini perform at the ACM Awards but fans all notice the same thingMORE: Exclusive: ACM Awards winner Carly Pearce pays heartfelt tribute to 'inspirational' Dolly PartonThe announcement took many of her fans by surprise, but they had nothing but love for the country star, including fellow musician Deborah Cox, who simply said: "Classy. Leader.
