Country music legends Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers reunited for a heartwarming performance during All In for the Gambler: The Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. It was an emotional evening, marking the end of Kenny Rogers’ touring career. Dolly and Kenny shared laughs, sweet memories, and their iconic duet “Islands in the Stream,” bringing the crowd to its feet. As they sang together for the final time, they held hands and exchanged warm smiles, clearly cherishing every moment.
Dolly even joked about their long friendship and said she would always love him, bringing both tears and laughter to the audience. The stage was softly lit, adding to the tender atmosphere, and the crowd gave a long standing ovation. This touching moment between two country music icons reminded everyone of the magic they created together over the decades.
In 1985, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers performed “We Got Tonight” together live, creating one of the most heartfelt duets of their many collaborations. The performance was part of the Rogers-hosted television special “Kenny Rogers: The Heart of the Matter,” which aired on CBS that year.
Originally written and recorded by Bob Seger in 1978, “We Got Tonight” is a tender ballad about two lonely people seeking comfort in each other for just one night. The song gained new life when Kenny Rogers recorded it as a duet with Sheena Easton in 1983, and it became a hit on both the pop and country charts.
However, in this 1985 live version, Dolly Parton replaced Easton, giving the song a warm Southern charm. This pairing offered fans a rare and intimate rendition that blended Rogers’ smooth baritone with Dolly’s emotional and crystal-clear vocals.