Why Dolly Parton Just Declined Her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the nominees for the 2022 induction in February. In addition to Parton, Beck, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, DEVO, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, MC5, New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, A Tribe Called Quest and Dionne Warwick made the list.
According to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s website, an artist or band must have released their “first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination” to be an eligible contender.
“Nominee ballots are sent to an international voting body of more than 1,000 artists, historians, and members of the music industry,” the website reads. “Factors such as an artist’s musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation, and superiority in style and technique are taken into consideration.”
Fans can also cast their votes for who they think should be inducted. The five artists who get the most votes make up a “fan ballot,” the website explains, which will be added up along with the other ballots used in the selection process. The 2022 inductees will be announced in May.
