Dolly Parton is still eligible for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite asking to be removed from the ballot, according to Variety and Cleveland’s 3News. In a statement shared with the publications, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation called Parton’s withdrawal note “thoughtful” and continued, “From its inception, Rock & Roll has had deep roots in Rhythm & Blues and Country music. It is not defined by any one genre, rather a sound that moves youth culture. Dolly Parton’s music impacted a generation of young fans and influenced countless artists that followed. Her nomination to be considered for induction into to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame followed the same process as all other artists who have been considered.”
According to Variety and 3News, the Foundation also said: “Dolly’s recommendation, along with the other 16 nominees for the class of 2022 was sent out earlier this month to our 1,100 general ballot voters, the majority of whom are artists themselves, for consideration for induction at our ceremony.”
Pitchfork has reached out to representatives for Dolly Parton and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
On Monday, Parton wrote, “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.”
In an interview on Fox & Friends today, Parton addressed her decision to decline the nomination, saying, “Well, I didn’t feel exactly right about that ’cause my perception—and I think the perception of most America—I just feel like that’s more for the people in rock music.” She added, “It kind of would be like putting AC/DC in the Country Music Hall of Fame.”
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