🎶 2022-03-17 ​​17:16:07 – Paris/France.
After remaining silent for the three days following Dolly Parton's declaration that she would like to retire from competition for the hall, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation issued a statement, in effect stating that Parton will remain on the ballot. .
With voting already well underway, the Foundation's position is that while its "thoughtful" statement deserves heed, the Hall of Fame is a big tent that includes much more than grassroots rock acts. – and that will be left to the voters.
"All of us in the music community have seen Dolly Parton's thoughtful note expressing her feelings that she has not earned the right to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," the statement read. “In addition to her incredible talent as an artist, her humility is another reason why Dolly is an icon adored by millions of fans around the world. »
The statement continues: “Since its inception, rock and roll has had deep roots in Rhythm & Blues and country music. It's not defined by any particular genre, but rather by a sound that rocks youth culture. Dolly Parton's music impacted a generation of young fans and influenced countless artists who followed. His nomination to be considered for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame followed the same process as all other artists who were considered.
The Foundation goes on to reiterate that voting is already underway: "Dolly's recommendation, along with the 16 other nominees for the Class of 2022, was sent earlier this month to our 1 general ballot voters, including the majority are performers themselves, for consideration for induction at our ceremony.
He concludes: “We are impressed by Dolly's brilliant talent and pioneering spirit and are proud to have nominated her for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. »
Parton further explained her position in an interview with Fox on Thursday morning: "Well, I didn't exactly feel good about it," she said, while being interviewed on the show "Fox & Friends” with James Patterson, co-author of his new book “Run, Rose Run”. “Because my perception, and I think the perception of most Americans — I just feel like it's more for rock music people. I've been educated since then saying it's more than that, but I still didn't feel good about it. It would be like putting AC/DC in the Country Music Hall of Fame. It just seemed a little out of place to me.
Earlier this week, Variety reported that sources close to the hall's leadership said they were not inclined to do anything that would interrupt or reverse a vote already in progress, and hoped that Parton would change her mind if elected , as anecdotal evidence among voters indicates she may well be.
SOURCE: Reviews News
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