Dolly Parton still up for Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction, whether she likes it or not

completemusicupdate.com:

Dolly Parton remains on the ballot for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, despite her asking to be removed earlier this week.

Even though Parton said that she doesn’t feel she’s “earned” the right to be considered “rock n roll”, the Hall says that’s up to the voters to decide.In a statement at the beginning of this week, while she sat in fourth position in the Hall Of Fame’s fan vote, Parton said: “Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right.

I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out”.She added that the nomination had convinced her that she should record a rock n roll album, after which she hoped that she might be considered again.

Although, of course, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame museum considers entire careers when deciding who to include, rather than individual albums, so I’m not sure that would help to tip the balance.