Country queen Dolly Parton has turned down the chance to join the judges on American Idol because she simply can't be mean to wannabes. The singer will take part in a tribute to her music in the next season of the talent show, but she'll only help singers master her hits backstage.

She says, "I won't be a judge. I couldn't do that. I can't tell people they aren't doing a good job even if they ask me. To tell someone if they're good or bad, or if they suck isn't me."

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