DOLLY PARTON Drops Out Of Race For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Effectively Placing JUDAS PRIEST In Top 5 Of The Fan Vote

The fan vote is currently underway for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class Of 2022. The top five artists, as selected by the public, will comprise a “fans’ ballot” that will be tallied along with the other ballots to choose the 2022 inductees.

The current standings have Duran Duran in first place, with 609,900 votes; Eminem sits in second place with 544,313 votes; Pat Benatar has 371,386 votes, placing her in third; the Top 5 rounded out by Dolly Parton (282,380 votes) and Eurythmics (258,979 votes).

However, Dolly Parton, has announced that she is dropping out of the race, effectively placing Judas Priest in the Top 5.

The country legend took to social media today to announce, "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. I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again - if I'm ever worthy. This has, however, inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock 'n' roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do! My husband is a total rock 'n' roll freak, and has always encouraged me to do one. I wish all of the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment. Rock on!"

Once the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame makes the adjustment based on Dolly's decision, Judas Priest will be ranked in the Top 5. They currently have 221,406 votes.

Visit vote.rockhall.com to cast a ballot daily. Fans will need to login to vote. Voting is capped at one ballot per day.