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Dolly Parton Tries To Turn Down Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nomination
The Rock & Rock Hall of Fame said not so fast when the singer-songwriter tried to decline his nomination.
Cody Godwin and Scott L. Hall, USA TODAY
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame denied Dolly Parton's request to withdraw her nomination.
The country legend wrote on social media on Monday that while she was "flattered and grateful" for the honour, she feared her presence on the ballot would split the votes. "I don't feel like I've earned that right," she wrote.
But after a few days of radio silence on the matter, the organization confirmed Thursday that it would remain on the ballot, in part because voting is already well underway.
“Dolly’s nomination, along with that of the 16 other artists in the class of 2022, was sent earlier this month to our 1 voters at general ballot, the majority of whom are artists themselves, for consideration during our induction ceremony,” the Rock & Roll said. Hall of Fame Foundation said in a statement provided to USA TODAY. "We are in awe of Dolly's brilliant talent and pioneering spirit and proud to have nominated her for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. »
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The statement added that Hall's officials respected the star's "thoughtful note", noting that "in addition to her incredible talent as an artist, her humility is another reason why Dolly is an icon beloved by millions. of fans around the world.
Parton had no immediate comment on the decision, his publicist Marcel Pariseau told USA TODAY on Thursday.
Earlier today, during an interview on "Fox & Friends," Parton doubled down on his discomfort at being included in Hall's pantheon.
“Because my perception, and I think most Americans' perception – 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," Parton said. “It would be like putting AC/DC in the Country Music Hall of Fame. It just seemed a little out of place to me.
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In fact, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is full of legendary country musicians, many of whom are also inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. These include pioneering voices such as Hank Williams, Chet Atkins, Bill Monroe and Brenda Lee.
While the Rock Hall is certainly a sanctuary for classic rock bands, it has since its inception in 1983 aimed to include musical genres that were key ingredients in the gumbo that is rock 'n' roll. Hall officials said so in their statement Thursday.
"Since its inception, rock and roll has had deep roots in Rhythm & Blues and country music," the statement said. “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. »
Despite laudable intentions, Rock Hall inductions have often been as much a source of controversy as celebration.
In 2016, Steve Miller used his induction speech to roast the hosts. He was particularly infuriated to learn that additional tickets to the event would cost him $10 each, and when told to wrap up, he replied, "No, we're not going to wrap it up." I will wrap you up. Go sit over there and learn something.
The cost of buying a table for the inductees themselves also increased when the Sex Pistols refused to attend a swear-filled rant in 2006,” their response read.
Induction also seems to systematically reopen staff wounds that most bands endure over the course of their careers. When Van Halen was inducted in 2007, Eddie Van Halen's rehab, along with broken relationships with original bassist Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth replacement Sammy Hagar, meant that only Anthony and Hagar had made the trip to Cleveland.
Back in 2017, Journey fans hoped to see original frontman Steve Perry hit the mic when he smiled during the band's induction. But he refused, proving that the gap that existed between him and his group was deep.
Conversely, the members of Kiss had wanted to perform with their new members at their ceremony in 2014. But when Hall officials indicated that they wanted the original members to perform and be fully made up, they refused. to play and showed up in costume.
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