When it came time to select duets, CMT chose ‘Islands In The Stream’ as the best of all time in 2005.

Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, a legendary musical team, reunited for their first live performance in fifteen years at this show.

Leaves fluttered down as they went onto the stage, and Dolly thanked everyone, adding, ‘Thank you for making us number one.’

With his eyes never taking off of Dolly, Kenny began the performance by singing the opening chords of the classic song. During the bridge of the song, they harmonized perfectly.

Two enormous signs bearing the song title ‘Islands in the Stream’ stood in front of Kenny, who was dressed totally in black

and had on an unbuttoned long-sleeve white shirt, and Dolly, who was wearing a stunning baby blue attire that shimmered in the lights.

The song was given greater vitality by the on-stage supporting band, who also played it a little faster. Could I ever sing one by myself? Dolly cried out before the second stanza.

The two turned to face each other halfway through the performance, and Dolly gave Kenny a friendly butt bump.

They interacted with the crowd, causing smiles and laughter and fostering a happy mood. Even though Dolly had a lot of energy, toward the conclusion of the song,

she looked really tired. There was huge, raucous cheering as the two stood entwined and loving. Dolly thanked everyone again and again for making it the top vote.

It was incredibly intriguing to watch two country music icons perform a tune that has such historical significance.

They put their all into the duet, even after years apart. When Kenny confessed his love for Dolly during the song’s last harmony, she said, ‘I love you too!’