Music icon Dolly Parton yesterday revealed on social media that she is “respectfully” bowing out of contention to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF). The 76yo said she was “extremely flattered” by the nomination, but she doesn’t feel she has “earned that right” given her country music singer/songwriter roots. “I really do not want votes to be split because of me,” she said. The RRHOF has made an effort to nominate musicians who aren’t traditional rock music artists in recent years, with 2022’s nominees including Pat Benatar, Duran Duran and Eminem. So her withdrawal will give those candidates more of a chance. But in some good news for fans, Parton said the nomination has inspired her to create a rock ‘n’ roll album. Many fans say she’s selling herself short – the prolific songwriter and performer was the pioneer in bridging the divide between country and pop music. She’s also a business genius who has lifted many other artists with her. And in case you can’t tell, we will always love her…