Dolly Parton clarifies why she initially turned down Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination

Dolly Parton says she meant no disrespect by initially turning down her

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nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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As she explained in a recent Billboard interview,

....it’s not that she didn’t appreciate the honor — she just believed she wasn’t worthy.

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“I feel honored that all the people that voted for me did.

Dolly Parton clarifies why she initially turned down Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination

for staying there with me. I never meant to cause trouble or stir up any controversy,” she said.

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She continued, “It was just always my belief —

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