Bob Dylan Not Attending Nobel Prize Ceremony- Abby Pryor 8th Period

Summary:
This year, Bob Dylan isn't going to go to the Nobel Prize Ceremony in Sweden to be awarded his Nobel Prize for literature. The Swedish Academy announced this last Wednesday. He wrote to the Swedish Academy that due to previous commitments, he cannot attend the award ceremony in Stockholm. The Academy responded in an understanding way, and explained that they wish he could be there to receive it in person. Bob Dylan is the first songwriter to receive a Nobel Prize, and the only requirement is for him to give a Nobel Lecture within six months.

Analysis:
I think that it's understandable that Bob Dylan cannot attend this ceremony, but I wonder what events are getting in the way of it. It's a major award to receive, especially being the first songwriter to win it. So, whatever is causing him to not go must be a big deal. The Swedish Academy responded in an understanding way, which was the right thing to do despite the wish for him to be there.

Source:
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/16/entertainment/bob-dylan-unable-to-attend-nobel-prize-ceremony/index.html