Dolly Parton has taken herself out of the running to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year.
The country music legend, 76, featured among acts including Eminem, Lionel Richie, Rage Against the Machine, Judas Priest and Beck on this year’s 17-strong shortlist.
Writing on Instagram on Monday, the singer told her fans: “Dolly here! Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right. I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out.