Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , Rejects Dolly Parton's , Withdrawal From Nominations List.<br />Earlier this month, Parton announced she'd like to remove herself from this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations list because she didn't feel she had "earned that right.".<br />Earlier this month, Parton announced she'd like to remove herself from this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations list because she didn't feel she had "earned that right.".<br />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. , Dolly Parton, via statement, as reported by 'Entertainment Weekly'.<br />The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame thinks otherwise, and will not grant her request. .<br />The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame thinks otherwise, and will not grant her request. .<br />From its inception, <br />Rock & Roll has had deep roots in Rhythm & Blues <br />and Country music. , Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, via statement, <br />as reported by 'Entertainment Weekly'.<br />It is not defined by any one genre, rather a sound that moves youth culture. , Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, via statement, <br />as reported by 'Entertainment Weekly'.<br />Dolly Parton's music <br />impacted a generation <br />of young fans and influenced countless artists that followed. , Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, via statement, <br />as reported by 'Entertainment Weekly'.<br />Her nomination to be considered for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame followed the same process as all other artists who have been considered, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, via statement, <br />as reported by 'Entertainment Weekly'.<br />We are in awe of Dolly's <br />brilliant talent and pioneering spirit and are proud to have her nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. , Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, via statement, <br />as reported by 'Entertainment Weekly'.<br />Representatives for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame say by the time Parton had announced her withdrawal, her name was already included on 1,200 ballots that had been sent out.<br />Representatives for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame say by the time Parton had announced her withdrawal, her name was already included on 1,200 ballots that had been sent out
