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From its inception, rock & roll has had deep roots in rhythm & blues and country music.
It is not defined by any one genre, rather a sound that moves youth culture.
Dolly Partons music impacted a generation of young fans and influenced countless artists that followed.
Were going to need 9 to 5 hours to process this.
I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out.
I dont know how they judge that.
As of publishing time, she was one of five nominees to qualify for a fan vote ballot.
Vulture has reached out to the Hall for comment.
