LOS ANGELES - Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday, despite the country music legend’s decision to withdraw from the nomination in March. "I am honored and humbled by the fact that I have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," Dolly Parton wrote on social media. "Of course, I will accept it gracefully.
Thanks to everyone that voted for me and to everyone at the @rockhall. I will continue to work hard and try to live up to the honor."The 2022 class includes Eminem, who was inducted in his first year of eligibility, as well as Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon and Eurythmics.Earlier this year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame foundation credited Parton’s "prodigious songwriting talent, vocal and instrumental prowess, charisma, and trademark style" for her nomination.
The 37th annual induction ceremony will be held on Nov. 5 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. It will then air at a later date on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.In March, Parton announced her decision to withdraw her name from the nomination.RELATED: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame responds to Dolly Parton’s withdrawal from nomination"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 posted on Instagram.She wrote that the nomination inspired her to put out a "hopefully great rock ‘n’ roll album," and said that’s something she’s always wanted to do.