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Dolly Parton Gives Tribute To Kenny Rogers With Emotional Song

Dolly Parton is making fans feel super emotional thanks to her new video in tribute to Kenny Rogers, her longtime friend, and country icon who unfortunately passed away.

The star gave a moving performance, and it's simply beautiful.

Kenny Rogers, a country icon known for major hits like "The Gambler," died at 81.

Musicians everywhere are mourning the loss, especially country singers.

And in particular, his friend Dolly Parton.

He was a legend as well as an inspiration to countless musicians.

So much so that in 2013, Kenny was inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame.

He had 20 #1 hits over a period of 10 years.

All over the world, people lined up to pay tribute to the fallen star.

A number of concerts were held in Kenny's honor to commemorate one of country music's greatest acts.

His fans and friends collectively mourned his loss.

Many were in shock, as if unwilling to believe that what they were hearing was, in fact, true.

Over the years, he became close with another country music icon.

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Dolly Parton has been the face of country music for more than five decades.

She's an integral part of the genre's foundation.

The pair appeared on stage together a number of times over the years.

Their duet "Islands in the Stream" was a smashing success.

Audiences everywhere pined to see the duo perform the track on stage.

It inspired some pretty impressive covers by several big name acts.

The Bee Gees were just one of many bands who composed their own rendition of the popular love song.

They definitely do the song justice!

Dolly Parton remembered her friend in a touching Instagram video.

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"I know that we all know Kenny is in a better place than we are today," she said.

"But, I’m pretty sure he’s gonna be talking to God sometime today, if he ain't already."

"He's going to be asking him to spread some light on a bunch of this darkness going on here. I loved Kenny with all my heart and, and my heart is broken, and a big old chunk of it has gone with him today."

"I think I can speak for all his family, his friends, and fans when I say that I will always love you."

The beautiful acoustic video will seriously touch your heart.

Fans everywhere were touched by her heartfelt song.

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It seemed as if Dolly was reaching out and saying what everyone was thinking.

She was met with a steady onset of support.

The lyrics were both incredibly personal and revealing.

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You could really get a sense of just how much Dolly truly loves and misses her friend. Their relationship clearly transcended the music.

Wherever Kenny is, I'm sure he's listening to this right now and smiling.