Rock Hall says Dolly’s name remains on ballot for 2022 class
Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton will remain on the ballot for the 2022 class of candidates for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after requesting to be taken off earlier this week.
— Rock Hall (@rockhall) March 17, 2022
A statement from the Hall said they considered Dolly’s thoughtful gesture but the country icon is worthy of inclusion if the 1,200 voters decide. The organization also said all of the ballots with Dolly’s name on it had been mailed.
The sweet yet gritty voice. The iconic style. The country crossover queen: #RockHall2022 Nominee @DollyParton rocks. Learn more about why she’s nominated for the Rock Hall at https://t.co/AosiY4tapf pic.twitter.com/GCtNXLa54R
— Rock Hall (@rockhall) March 13, 2022
Dolly said she did not want her presence among the choice this year to split any voters for deserving acts. If elected, Dolly would be in rare company with the likes of Hank Williams, Sr., Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley as members of both the Rock and Country Hall.
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