Which artist collaborated with Dolly Parton on the iconic duet “Islands in the Stream”?
Willie Nelson
Randy Travis
Kenny Rogers
Merle Haggard
The iconic duet “Islands in the Stream” was a collaboration between Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Originally penned by the Bee Gees, the song found its ultimate expression through the vocal talents of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers in their 1983 duet. Their chemistry and harmonies in the song captivated audiences, making it one of the most beloved country-pop crossovers of all time. “Islands in the Stream” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, giving both Rogers and Parton their second pop number-one hit (after Rogers’s “Lady” in 1980 and Parton’s “9 to 5” in 1981).