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Is Dolly Parton adding her name to the presidential ticket?

Country music icon Dolly Parton took to social media Tuesday to clarify her her position on the 2016 presidential race.

In a New York Times article from June 24, Parton is quoted as saying, “But I personally think a woman would do a great job. I think Hillary’s (Clinton) very qualified. So if she gets it, I’ll certainly be behind her.”

Parton’s statement made headlines for days after with many media outlets reporting that Parton had endorsed Clinton and was supporting her campaign.

On Tuesday, Parton explained her statement in a post on her Facebook page.

In the post, Parton said she never endorsed Clinton.

The post read: “This morning while I was watching the news I saw many reports that I had endorsed Hillary Clinton. My comment about supporting a woman in the White House was taken out of context. I have not endorsed Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump. I try not to get political but if I am, I might as well just run myself 'cause I've got the hair for it, it's huge, and they could always use more boobs in the race. But seriously, I have not decided who I'm voting for, but no matter what we're gonna be suffering from PMS, Presidential Mood Swings.”

Parton is currently on the road on her “Pure and Simple” tour, her first tour in about 25 years.

This story was originally published July 6, 2016 at 6:56 AM with the headline "Is Dolly Parton adding her name to the presidential ticket?."

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