The singer-songwriter tweeted a statement explaining herself, a decision that's been quite common in her long career.
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In a social media statement Monday, the icon asked the Hall to withdraw her name from the 2022 ballot, saying "I don't feel that I have earned the right."
"I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out," she said in the statement. "I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again – if I'm ever worthy. This has, however, inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock 'n' roll record at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do."
While rare, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction for a Country Music Hall of Fame isn't unprecedented. A rare class of artists — including Brenda Lee, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Hank Williams and the Everly Brothers, among others — can be found in both prestigious clubs.
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She is such a class act
And STILL Pat Benatar is not in the Rock Hall of Fame? That’s insane and so unjust! Meanwhile so many crap bands and non rock bands that are voted in.
gizzy: I totally agree with you. The Hall is such a joke and perhaps she recognizes that, too. The Carpenters, Miles Davis, Herb Alpert, etc. in the ROCK and Roll Hall of Fame??
as far as the “non-rock” acts….does that also mean you don’t support the past inductions of r&b soul artists like stevie wonder, marvin gaye, sam cooke and otis redding? not exactly rock either….or how exactly do you define rock?
@alex511 It’s not the “hard rock hall of fame.”
Pop music can still be subcategory of rock.
@webcomment just like hip hop
She doesn’t want to sing to THEIR tune…. I have great respect for her! 💗🎶
They let anyone in the hall of Fame. It has become a joke.
Banoid. I totally agree.
I totally agree. I wouldn’t go there if I had free tickets. It’s called Rock Hall of Fame… Not the music hall of fame
No doubt she felt insulted and rightfully so. She’s a country music legend and that’s how she wants to be honored, not as a rockstar.
Did you really just say you think she felt insulted because the rock and roll hall of fame wanted to induct her?
she was not insulted one bit. wtf lol
@meh mayelle well not publicly, of course not, she is Dolly. she always acts graceful with others. but surely she thought it was insulting.
She just didn’t feel she is a rock and roller.
@Curt Randall does your brain work? At all?
Dolly is no Bon Scott
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Not sure who came up with this but as much as Dolly is a remarkable, talented human being her roots aren’t in rock and roll.
Were Muddy Waters’ and Aretha Franklin’s roots in rock and roll? 🙄🤦♂️
@Kevin black people started rock
She is such a sweetheart!
everyone wants a piece of our legend
Thats a real rock and roll atitude ! Rock and Roll HOF doesnt make any sense .
Duh, she’s country! Dang, the world has gotten more and more ignorant!
She is such a badass!
Clearly she is a country artist not a rock and roller. Her reason for declining was classic. Whoever is in charge of deciding who gets in should pay attention to her.
Dolly, your music and songs have had a profound influence on rock. You sing with Linda Ronstadt for goodness sake. If you want to do a rock album I’ll waiting impatiently!
You just cant beat class and good music