Dolly Parton among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022 despite opting to 'respectfully bow out' of nominations

Well, hello Dolly.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 inductees were announced Wednesday, and despite initially opting to "respectfully bow out" of the nomination process, Dolly Parton is part of this year's diverse class.

Some of the other inductees include Pat Benatar, Lionel Richie, Eminem, Carly Simon, Harry Belafonte, Duran Duran, Eurythmics and Judas Priest.

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Parton brought more attention to this year's process when, after nominees were announced in Feburary, the singer said she wanted to bow out of contention because she did not feel she had earned a rock-and-roll honour.

Releasing a statement on social media at the time, Parton said: "I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out."

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The 'Jolene' singer, 76, changed her stance, telling National Public Radio in April she would "accept gracefully" if chosen, noting that she had initially thought the honour "was for the people in rock music."

However, the hall of fame has inducted numerous artists from non-rock genres over the years, including country stars Hank Williams and Johnny Cash.

To be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame as a performer, an individual artist or band must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.

"This diverse group of inductees each had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture and helped change the course of rock & roll," John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, said in a statement.

"Their music moved generations and influenced so many artists that followed."

Eminem, 49, courted controversy in the early 2000s with rapid-fire lyrics about rape and murder. Despite criticism, the Detroit native helped expand the popularity of hip-hop and in February performed at the Super Bowl halftime show.

The five-member Duran Duran became popular with hits such as 'Rio' and 'Girls on Film' and accompanying videos played on MTV.

Eurythmics, the British duo of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, also emerged during the 1980s with 'Sweet Dreams' and other synthesizer-heavy hits.

Benatar, 69, dominated music charts with songs such as 'Heartbreaker' and 'Hit Me with Your Best Shot,' also in the 1980s.

Simon, 76, is a singer-songwriter known for 'You're So Vain', 'Anticipation' and other songs of the 1970s.

Richie, 72, achieved success as a solo artist in the late 1970s and early 1980s with the ballad 'Hello' and the upbeat 'Dancing on the Ceiling'.

Rock Hall inductees are chosen via ballots sent to more than 1,000 artists, historians and members of the music industry.

The general public also had a say via votes cast online or at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland. The top five acts among public voting were submitted as a single fan ballot.

The induction ceremony is set to be held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on November 5 and will air at a later date on HBO and HBO Max in the US.

Full list of this year's inductees:

Performer Category

Pat Benatar

Duran Duran

Eminem

Eurythmics

Dolly Parton

Lionel Richie

Carly Simon

Musical Excellence Award

Judas Priest

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

Early Influence Award

Harry Belafonte

Elizabeth Cotten

Ahmet Ertegun Award

Allen Grubman

Jimmy Iovine

Sylvia Robinson

- Reported with Variety and CNN