Dolly Parton says she doesn’t think she’s earned the right to one nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – so he is withdrawing from the competition.
The 76-year-old country music and philanthropist icon said in a statement shared on Instagram on Monday that she is “extremely flattered and grateful” to be nominated, but that she does not want the votes split because of her nomination. Therefore, it is bowing with respect.
“I hope the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame understands this and is willing to consider me again, if I am ever worthy of it,” he said in a statement. “That inspired me to release a great rock n ‘roll album sometime in the future, which I’ve always wanted to do.”
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“My husband is a fan of rock n ‘roll and he’s always encouraged me to do one,” said Parton of her 56-year-old husband, Carl Dean, who has successfully stayed out of the spotlight. the star power of his wife. “I wish good luck to all the nominees and thank you again for the compliment.”
While the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame may seem like a rock-centric honor, Parton’s nominees this year included rapper Eminem and 80s pop duo Eurythmics. Last year’s class included rapper Jay-Z.
Participants in 2021 also included Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go’s, Foo Fighters and Todd Rundgren.
Of the 17 nominees this year, voters can choose five who want to join the 2022 class. The Hall of Fame recognizes artists for having contributed to more than 25 years of musical excellence.
In the past, Parton has been humble when it comes to awards. In 2021, he revealed he has been offered the Presidential Medal of Freedom – twice, by the Trump administration – but she did not accept.
When asked last year if he had ever heard of President Biden, Parton told NBC’s “Today” that he really did. “To be honest, I was justly offered the Trump administration’s Freedom Award,” Parton said. “I couldn’t accept it because my husband was sick. Then they asked me again and I wouldn’t travel because of COVID.”
“Now I feel like if I take it, I’ll do politics, so I’m not sure,” he said, adding that she’s not even sure if she deserves it.
Parton founded The Dollywood Foundation in 1988, which focuses on literacy and education in his home county of Sevier County, Tennessee. And his donation has become global. In November 2020, it was revealed that she helped fund research for COVID-19[feminine[feminine vaccine developed by Modern. Parton made a $ 1 million contribution towards coronavirus research efforts at Vanderbilt University.
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