Dolly Parton Declines Super Bowl Halftime Show Offers, Considers Future Performance Following Release of First Rock Album

Country music icon transitions to rock with new album "Rockstar" – denies opportunities to perform at the Super Bowl halftime due to concerns about the scope of the production, but is not ruling out future performances.

Country music icon Dolly Parton has declined multiple offers to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, citing concerns about the magnitude of the production.
Parton revealed in an interview that she didn't feel she was 'big enough' for such a large production, but her perspective may change with the release of her first rock 'n' roll album, 'Rockstar'.
Initially, she also turned down an invitation to the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, feeling misplaced as a country artist amongst rock'n'roll musicians, but later accepted after learning about artists from other genres being inducted.
The shift to rock music was motivated by her induction into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, leading to the creation of 'Rockstar', which features 30 rock classics and original works, with collaborations from artists such as Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Stevie Nicks.
Beyond the Super Bowl, Parton has further performance opportunities, notably performing at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game on November 23.