Kenny Rogers Almost Ditched This Hit | Country Music News

Kenny Rogers nearly dumped “Islands in the Stream” — he hated it so much he told songwriter Barry Gibb he didn’t like it anymore. But then Dolly Parton walked in, and everything changed. Their chemistry turned a rejected track into a global 1 smash, spawning multiple duets and a legendary friendship. The song went platinum worldwide, topped Billboard charts, and became an enduring classic. After Kenny’s passing in 2020, Dolly called him a true friend — proving that sometimes, the best music is born from unexpected collaborations and second chances. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e3da5a81ebd4b10