Dolly Parton has turned down her nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2022.- "I don't feel that I have earned that right," the country star wrote in a statement shared Monday.
Dolly Parton has decided to "bow out" of consideration for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2022.
"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," she said in a statement shared on Monday. "I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out."
Parton's nomination for the prestigious induction was announced last month. She was one of 17 artists shortlisted and one of seven first-time nominees, alongside artists like Eminem, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon.
The iconic country star also said that she hopes to be nominated again in the future, but wants to make a "great" rock album first.
"I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again — if I'm ever worthy," she wrote. "This has, however, inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock 'n' roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do!"
"I wish all of the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment," she concluded. "Rock on!"
—Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) March 14, 2022
The official Class of 2022 will be revealed in May after a rigorous selection process, undertaken by a body of more than 1,000 artists, industry members, and historians. Fans can also vote for their five favorite artists online to add to their overall tallies.
The Class of 2021 was the most diverse list of inductees in the history of the organization, which was founded in 1983. The six chosen artists were Carole King, Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, The Go-Go's, Tina Turner, and Todd Rundgren.