On the reason why she didn't want to be nominated, the 'Jolene' hitmaker insists that she didn't want to deprive the honor from a rock artist and she's unaware that so many musicians outside of the genre were already included.
- May 5, 2022
AceShowbiz - Dolly Parton will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Despite her effort to get herself removed as a nominee, the "Jolene" hitmaker will be honored at the ceremony in Los Angeles on November 5.
Eminem, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics and Carly Simon will also be inducted in the Performers category.
"This diverse group of inductees each had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture and helped change the course of rock and roll, "Chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame John Sykes said in a statement. "Their music moved generations and influenced so many artists that followed."
Dolly revealed that she didn't want to be nominated as she didn't want to deprive the honor from a rock artist and was unaware that so many musicians outside of the genre were already included.
The 76-year-old country legend explained, "When I said that, it was always my belief that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was for the people in rock music. And I have found out lately it's not necessarily that."
"But if they can't go there to be recognized, where do they go? And so I felt like I would be taking away from someone that maybe deserved it, certainly more than me since I never considered myself a rock artist," she added. "But obviously, there's more to it than that."
However, Dolly rowed back on her comments last week when she confirmed that she would accept the induction into the Ohio museum. The "9 to 5" hitmaker said, "Well, I'll accept gratefully. I will say 'thanks' and accept that."
