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- "Islands in the Stream" (with Kenny Rogers) The Bee Gees penned it, but Parton and Rogers elevated this song to classic status, earning a No. 1 record on the pop, country and adult contemporary charts in the U.S. and sailing away to the upper reaches of the charts in several other countries as well.
- "I Will Always Love You" (with Vince Gill) Before she left Wagoner's TV and stage show for a hugely successful solo career, Parton wrote the now-world-renowned hit — and one of her signature songs — for him to express her deep admiration for his role in her life and career.
- "Just Someone I Used to Know" (with Porter Wagoner) Penned by Jack Clement, this song was just one of the many duets that Parton recorded with her mentor and close friend Wagoner.
- "When I Get to Where I'm Going" (with Brad Paisley) Imagining the afterlife, Paisley sings, “When I get where I’m going / There’ll be only happy tears / I will shed the sins and struggles / I have carried all these years.”
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- “Islands in the Stream” with Kenny Rogers. Dolly’s most-loved duet is undoubtedly “Islands in the Stream” with Kenny Rogers. The romantic mid-tempo jam became a No. 1 hit in 1983, topping the Billboard Hot 100 as well as the country and adult contemporary charts.
- “The Last Thing on My Mind” with Porter Wagoner. Dolly first got her start in music by appearing on The Porter Wagoner Show. The then fresh-faced 21-year-old was first introduced to audiences in 1967, regularly performing a musical number with the pompadoured Wagoner at the top of each show.
- “Everything’s Beautiful (In Its Own Way)” with Willie Nelson. Willie Nelson holds the distinction of being the very first artist Parton duetted with after leaving The Porter Wagoner Show and rising to stardom as a solo artist in her own right.
- “To Know Him Is To Love Him” with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt gave a second life to “To Know Him Is To Love Him,” Phil Spector’s 1958 single with the Teddy Bears, by recording the song for their 1987 collaborative album Trio.
May 15, 2024 · 719 votes. 215 voters. Latest additions: Tyrant (With Beyonce) Most divisive: Daddy's Old Fiddle (with The Charlie Daniels Band) Over 200 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of Best Duets. If you're wondering who all sang with Dolly Parton, here are the best duets featuring the country music legend.
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Written by Corey Morgan. Best Songs Featuring Dolly Parton. Dolly Parton is a true icon of country music, with a career spanning over five decades and countless hits that have become classics. But did you know that Parton has also lent her voice to a number of collaborations with other artists?
Famous Names, Lost Interviews. Dolly Parton’s 6 Most Memorable Duets & Collaborations. By Libby Walker. Dolly Parton’s “ Islands in the Stream ” is easily her most iconic duet, but we wanted to look beyond Kenny Rogers for some of her lesser known—but equally bad-ass collabs. Dolly and Willie.
