Dolly Parton, who was the sole country star on this year's ballot, says being in the running 'inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock 'n' roll album at some point in the future'
Dolly Parton, one of popular music's most beloved stars, is taking herself out of the running for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2022 class of inductees.
In a statement shared to her social media accounts, the country chanteuse said that while she was"extremely flattered and grateful" for the nomination, she didn't feel she'd"earned that right." "I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out," she said. Parton was the sole country star on this year's ballot, which also included Eminem, A Tribe Called Quest and Dionne Warwick.
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