Dolly Parton

5 Times Dolly Parton Went Rock · Ahead of Dolly's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, hear her cover Bon Jovi, REO Speedwagon, and more · “Time for Me to ...

Parton was inspired by hearing this 1994 Collective Soul hit on the car radio, with her rock & roll-loving husband Carl Dean by her side. “Thanks to everyone that voted for me and to everyone at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I will continue to work hard and try to live up to the honor.” With permission from its authors, Parton tweaked the secular lyrics and turned it into a fiery gospel number for Blue Smoke, which became Parton’s highest-charting solo album ever on the Billboard 200. The 1959 single called “ Puppy Love,” which a 13-year-old Parton wrote with her uncle Bill Owens, was recorded at Goldband Studio in Lake Charles, Louisiana, founded by musician Ed Shuler. Parton’s single was a bubbly tune punctuated by electric guitar, a rock beat, and an exuberant, youthful vocal (think fellow future Rock Hall legend Brenda Lee on helium). Although it garnered the teenager some radio airplay, it didn’t exactly set Dolly on a path to rock & roll stardom. That’s one way to clear out any of those pesky bustles in your hedgerow. “I am honored and humbled by the fact that I have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Of course I will accept it gracefully,” Parton wrote on social media.

Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes ...

Artists who have made both the Rock Hall and Country Hall of Fame include Brenda Lee, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Hank Williams and the Everly Brothers. Eminem becomes the 10th hip-hop act to be inducted, making the cut on his first ballot. Parton later said she would accept an induction.

Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes ...

Artists who have made both the Rock Hall and Country Hall of Fame include Brenda Lee, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Hank Williams and the Everly Brothers. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation responded by saying ballots had already been sent and it was up to the voters to decide if Parton was elected. Parton had gone on social media to "respectfully bow out" of the process, saying she did not want to take votes away from the remaining nominees and had not "earned that right."

Dolly Parton earned a spot among the Rock Hall's 2022 class, despite initially sharing that she didn't feel deserving of the achievement.

An elite 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. Her invitation into the Hall comes after a two-month back-and-forth between the artist and organization. But the Cleveland-based institution denied Parton's request, in-part because voting already began, and she remained on the ballot while votes continued to be tallied.

After being nominated in February, Dolly Parton announced she was withdrawing from the list of contenders. But later on, she had a change of heart.

"When I said that, it was always my belief that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was for the people in rock music, and I have found out lately that it's not necessarily that," Parton explained. Her nomination to be considered for induction into to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame followed the same process as all other artists who have been considered. I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again—if I'm ever worthy." "In addition to her incredible talent as an artist, her humility is another reason Dolly is a beloved icon by millions of fans around the world." This is a history-making moment as it's the first time that six female acts will be inducted in one class. "Their music moved generations and influenced so many artists that followed."

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2022 has been revealed. Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Eurythmics, ...

Thank you to everyone who voted especially the fans and congratulations to all the other inductees. Eurythmics, Benatar and Judas Priest have all been nominated previously, while this year marked the first nominations for Parton, Simon and Richie. “This truly is a special and most valued kind of recognition for our lifetime’s dedication to new music. Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran said in a statement, “Here in the wild, beautiful world of Duran Duran, I think we’re all in a little bit of a daze about this. Speaking to NPR recent, Parton changed her stance, explaining, “It was always my belief that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was for people in rock music. And so I felt like I was taking away from someone that maybe deserved it certainly more than me since I never considered myself a rock artist.

There are also a fair amount of stars from the MTV era of the 80s in the mix, including Duran Duran, Pat Benatar and Eurythmics.

Artists who have made both the Rock Hall and Country Hall of Fame include Brenda Lee, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Hank Williams and the Everly Brothers. Eminem becomes the 10th hip-hop act to be inducted, making the cut on his first ballot. Parton later said she would accept an induction.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2022 class leans heavily on pop hitmakers from the 1980s, but also includes rapper Eminem and country star Dolly Parton, ...

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the songwriting and production duo noted most for its work with Janet Jackson, will also be inducted in the musical excellence category. In 2019, Loyola Marymount University professor Evelynn McDonnell did an analysis of gender representation and found that less than 8% of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are women. "But when I said that, it was always my belief that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was for the people in rock music, and I have found out lately that it's not necessarily that. Past musical excellence inductees have included songwriter and producer Nile Rodgers, keyboard player Billy Preston, drummer Hal Blaine and the E Street Band. "This award gives us flexibility to dive into some things and recognize some people who might not ordinarily get recognized," Rock & Roll Hame of Fall Foundation present Joel Peresman explained in 2010. "I would just say thanks and I'll accept it because the fans vote," Parton explained. Soon after, the Rock Hall revealed that Parton's name was already on ballots that had been sent to its voters and would stay there.

Dolly Parton says she didn't mean to cause controversy by turning down her nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2022.

Thanks to everyone that voted for me and to everyone at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I will continue to work hard and try to live up to the honor. Later in the day, Parton posted a graphic provided by the Hall of Fame that included a throwback photo of herself, and wrote in the caption, “I am honored and humbled by the fact that I have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Of course I will accept it gracefully. I’ll just say ‘Thanks’ and I will accept it because the fans vote,” she told NPR’s “Morning Edition.” And I appreciate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame people for staying there with me. “I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out.” “I feel honored that all the people that voted for me did.

Dolly Parton also said she hopes to record a rock album, possibly with The Rolling Stones.

So now I'm in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. So I'm going to have to do a rock album at some point. She may have been kidding, but Parton said she's well on her way to embracing rock, and that even before her Rock Hall nomination, she'd wanted to do a rock album. "I've always wanted to do the song 'Satisfaction.' That's one of my husband's favorite songs.

Country icon Dolly Parton will join Judas Priest in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in November: here's her captivating bluegrass/gospel interpretation of a ...

"I knew I was walking on sacred ground because it is a classic," she later conceded. In fact, Robert Plant said he'd always thought of it as a spiritual song, and he was thrilled we'd used a choir on it, because he thought about that, too. But for anyone who may still be harbouring reservations about Dolly's qualifications for entry into the hallowed institution, we present a final word on the matter, namely the singer/songwriter's beautiful re-imagining of the Led Zeppelin classic Stairway To Heaven.