Dolly Parton rejects plan to erect statue of her at Tennessee capitol

Singer says she doesn't feel it's appropriate to put her on a pedestal given all that is going on in the world'

Dolly Parton is asking Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would erect a statue of her on the capitol grounds in Nashville.

Given all that is going on in the world, I don't think putting me on a pedestal is appropriate at this time," Parton said in a statement issued Thursday.