Even thealmighty willofDolly Partoncan’t stop Dolly Parton from winning.
Partontweeted that she was “honored and humbled"by her inclusion.
“Of course I will accept it gracefully.
The 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees include Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, and more.Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images; Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images; Samir Hussein/Redferns via Getty Images
Thanks to everyone that voted for me and everyone at the [Rock Hall],” she wrote.
“I will continue to work hard and venture to live up to the honor.”
“From its inception, Rock & Roll has had deep roots in Rhythm & Blues and Country music.
“Dolly Parton’s music impacted a generation of young fans and influenced countless artists that followed.
“I would just say thanks and I’ll accept it because the fans vote.”
Other 2022 inductees also expressed their gratitude, including Richie.
“What I love about the Hall of Fame, each artist has a story.
I always tell people every day: It’s the music that came out of their stories.
See more of the artists' reactions to being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame below.
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