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0:54Now PlayingDolly Parton declines Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination | USA TODAY
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0:54Now PlayingThe 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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