What do Dolly Parton and Judas Priest have in common?

Parton, whose hits include Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 To 5, initially rejected her nomination, saying she didn't think country music was eligible.
"I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again if I'm ever worthy," she said in March. "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!"
Organisers rejected her rejection, though, saying that Rock & Roll "is not defined by any one genre".
"Dolly Parton's music impacted a generation of young fans and influenced countless artists that followed," they said in a statement. "Her nominations to be considered for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame followed the same process as all other artists who have been considered."
In an interview with NPR last week, Parton said she would accept the honour after all if it was offered. "It was always my belief that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was for the people in rock music, and I have found out lately that it's not necessarily that," she said.
The Hall of Fame has become more open to other genres in recent years, following criticism over its lack of diversity. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were the first rap group to be inducted in 2007, with Run-DMC, Tupac Shakur and Jay-Z following in their footsteps.
There has also been an increase in the number of female honourees, with Tina Turner, Carole King, Janet Jackson and Nina Simone all making the grade.
 
Aunt Bea said:
Dolly Parton may not be a classic rocker, but she has written and performed some great music during her career while laughing at herself and making light of her accomplishments.
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“I’m not offended by all of the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb and I also know that I’m not blonde,” Parton once told Vogue, though she didn’t indicate her natural hair color.
“People always ask me how long it takes to do my hair. I don’t know, I’m never there,” Parton joked. She also revealed that she owns “at least 365” wigs.
 
horseless carriage said:
“I’m not offended by all of the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb and I also know that I’m not blonde,” Parton once told Vogue, though she didn’t indicate her natural hair color.
“People always ask me how long it takes to do my hair. I don’t know, I’m never there,” Parton joked. She also revealed that she owns “at least 365” wigs.
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she is actually really blonde.. I remember her showing old photos of her and her family when they were children, and she was blonde...
 

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