If voters give their stamp of approval, Dolly Parton could soon be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The powerhouse singer, songwriter and guitarist, who conquered the worlds of country and pop music in a career dating back to the 1950s, is among this year's first-time nominees.
Seventeen artists and groups are being considered for induction into the Cleveland-based institution this year.
Also nominated for the first time is rapper Eminem, in the first year he has been eligible for induction.
Artists become eligible 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording.
Eminem is scheduled to perform in the Super Bowl half-time show alongside Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige and Kendrick Lamar on February 14 US time.
Other nominees this year include hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, singers Lionel Richie and Dionne Warwick, and British group Duran Duran, who expressed their excitement on Twitter.
Nigerian Afro beat pioneer and activist Fela Kuti may be posthumously recognised.
"This year's ballot recognises a diverse group of incredible artists, each who has had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture," said Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation chairman John Sykes.
The other nominees are Judas Priest, Devo, MC5, Rage Against the Machine, Pat Benatar, Beck, Kate Bush, Carly Simon, New York Dolls, and Eurythmics.
The inductees will be announced in May, with a ceremony taking place later in the year.
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