Sorry, Dolly: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame won’t withdraw Parton’s nomination

Regardless of her protests, the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame is “proud to have nominated” Dolly Parton for induction into this yr’s class of musicians.

And, in any case, the voting course of has already begun.

In an announcement offered Thursday to the Los Angeles Occasions, the group confirmed it could not be rescinding the nation music legend’s nomination after asserting 17 candidates for the category of 2022 final month. On Monday, a “flattered and grateful” Parton “respectfully” opposed her personal nomination as a result of she didn’t suppose she had earned the “proper” to be within the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame.

“From its inception, Rock & Roll has had deep roots in Rhythm & Blues and Nation music. It’s not outlined by anyone style, somewhat a sound that strikes youth tradition,” the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame Basis mentioned.

“Dolly Parton’s music impacted a era of younger followers and influenced numerous artists that adopted. Her nomination to be thought-about for induction into to the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame adopted the identical course of as all different artists who’ve been thought-about.”

This yr, the “Jolene” hitmaker is nominated for induction alongside Beck, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Devo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, MC5, New York Dolls, Rage Towards the Machine, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, A Tribe Known as Quest and Dionne Warwick.

On Thursday morning, Parton appeared on “Fox & Pals” to additional clarify why she “didn’t precisely really feel proper about” getting recognition from the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame Basis.

“My notion, and I believe the notion of most of America — I simply really feel like that’s extra for the folks in rock music,” Parton mentioned.

“I’ve been educated since then, however I nonetheless didn’t really feel proper about it. It … could be like placing AC/DC within the Nation Music Corridor of Fame. That simply felt just a little misplaced for me.”

Whereas the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame appreciated Parton’s perspective and charm, it clearly disagreed together with her evaluation.

“All of us within the music group have seen Dolly Parton’s considerate notice expressing her feeling that she has not earned the suitable to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame,” the group continued.

“Along with her unbelievable expertise as an artist, her humility is one more reason Dolly is a beloved icon by tens of millions of followers around the globe. … We’re in awe of Dolly’s sensible expertise and pioneering spirit and are proud to have nominated her for induction into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame.”