Dolly Parton pulling herself out of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations

[Ohio Joe]

Dolly Parton says she doesn't think she's earned the right to a nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – so she's pulling herself out of the competition.


The country music icon and philanthropist, 76, said in a statement shared on Instagram on Monday that she is "extremely flattered and grateful" to be nominated – but doesn't want the votes to be split because of her nomination. So, she's respectfully bowing out.

"I do hope the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again – if I'm ever worthy," she said in the statement. "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."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dolly-parton-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-nominations/

Lets be fair... I'm pretty sure it's the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that does not deserve Dolly.

[LisaM]

1. This is so typical for her.

I have to say, I saw lots of griping about her nomination (but I saw lots of griping about the GoGos, too, so I dismissed it because there is a contingent of people that don't seem to want women nominees or anything softer than death metal to be represented).

But trust Dolly to find the most graceful solution.

[cinematicdiversions]

3. I don't get any of this.

Plus the Go-Go's were a proper punk band live so those haters can just fuck off.

[Sneederbunk]

2. Looks like KISS can forget about nomination to CW Hall of Fame..

[LastDemocratInSC]

5. Dolly Parton recently started an educational program

This is what deserves an award for:

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/02/dolly-parton-dollywood-pay-employees-tuition-books-higher-education

[KS Toronado]

8. .....

[robbob]

24. Hey, don't laugh! My band did a Kiss cover,

Hard Luck Woman, styled after a Garth Brooks version someone brought in, and that version would be right at home on any country album…

Gave me a new respect for Kiss, a band I was never that big on…

[exboyfil]

4. I have to agree with Ms. Parton

Definitely country and pop worthy. Just like Mark Knopfler shouldn't be in the Country Music Hall of Fame even though a good amount of his later music could be characterized as country. Also those left out of the CMHoF: Bob Dylan, The Allman Brothers, Jim Croce, and John Denver.

She is the reigning queen of country though.

How Charlie Daniels made it does make me wonder.

[Ohio Joe]

10. I disagree...

Dolly can rock it with the best of them.

What she is, is gracious and humble.

[exboyfil]

14. These are covers of famous songs

Part of making the HoF is performing your own original material (even if it is written by others). There is no doubt that she could make pretty much any song better.

Even the Help cover is a country music version.

The country music singers that made it to the R&RHoF are, in general, from the prior generation where country was one of the influences branching into rock music. I would contend that Johnny Cash might even be on the fence, and his music had more influence to the rock sound than Partons.

[Ohio Joe]

18. Maybe it should be... But it's not...

It's a fan vote and anyone can vote once a day... An internet poll. I could easily be talked into that changing to a set of rules but as far as it goes, I still think she is too good for them. The internet decided we were both wrong... Then Dolly decided for everyone for her own reasons... I'm good going with that

[llashram]

17. a class act

all way around... Thanks for this

[ificandream]

6. She has probably realized, as many of us have, that the R&RHOF is a damn joke.

And she doesn't want to be a part of it. Good one, Ms. Parton. You don't need the HOF to celebrate your many accomplishments. You can do it without them.

[Rocknation]

7. She's right

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Therefore, she rocks.


Rocknation

[demigoddess]

9. Dolly Parton is the classiest dame in the world!!

she should win a Nobel.

[pressbox69]

11. Can Led Zep

Do Coat Of Many Colors?

[FailureToCommunicate]

12. I nominate Dolly for the Humanity Hall of Fame!

She ROCKS!!

[OMGWTF]

13. Love Dolly, but she is a country star.

That'd be like putting Pink Floyd in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

[exboyfil]

16. I have always hankered for a country version

of Comfortably Numb.

[druidity33]

27. There's certainly Reggae Floyd...

if you've not heard "Dub Side of the Moon", it's pretty cool. There are numerous other examples of Reggae Floyd...

.... hmmnn

(not sure why there isn't a smoking a joint smilie)...

[LudwigPastorius]

15. When anything can be "Rock & Roll", then "Rock & Roll" means nothing.

Thanks, Dolly, for sticking up for the absurdity of a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, & Madonna in it.

[exboyfil]

19. You don't think Michael Jackson belongs in the Hall?

While I am not the biggest fan of his music, the Jackson Five and his solo work has been influential on mainstream rock not to mention some of the most successful selling music in history.

I guess I have softened my opinion on the Hall once Rush and Yes got in. Still Chris Squire should have been playing Roundabout at the induction and not Geddy Lee - the Hall waited too long.

[LudwigPastorius]

22. No.

Michael Jackson was a Soul, R&B, and a Pop singer.

Hiring Eddie Van Halen to solo on one of your songs does not make you a rock act.

[The Unmitigated Gall]

23. Agree.

And maybe it’s also her way of pointing out there are more important things…

[Akoto]

20. She is and always has been an awesome lady. nt

[AZLD4Candidate]

21. Harry Chapin and Gordon Lightfoot need to be there and in the Songwriter's HOF too.

[The Jungle 1]

25. She is a great American.

[lunatica]

26. Dolly is one of my heroines!

She’s wonderful! Everything she says is firmly rooted in wisdom, common sense, and heart!

She deserves being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! I hope they nominate her again!