Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton - -Islands in the Stream- - CMA Awards 1983.

Sixty years. Countless unforgettable performances. In celebration of "The 60th Annual CMA Awards," we're opening the vault to relive iconic performances from the past six decades. Join us every week leading up to November 18 as we celebrate the artists, moments and music that have defined Country Music's Biggest Night™.

"Islands in the Stream" was written by the Bee Gees but originally recorded by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton and released in 1983, earning a nomination for Single of the Year that same year. Rogers and Parton performed the duet together on "The 17th Annual CMA Awards" and were later nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year for three consecutive years from 1984-1986.

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Founded in 1958, the Country Music Association (CMA) is the premier trade association of the Country Music industry. Representing professionals making a living in Country Music globally, the organization serves as a critical resource of support and information, honors excellence in the genre and provides a forum for industry leadership. CMA is dedicated to expanding Country Music around the world through a number of core programs and initiatives including the organization’s three annual television properties—the CMA Awards, “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas,” all of which air on ABC. The organization’s philanthropic arm, the CMA Foundation, works tirelessly to provide equitable access to music education in order to create impactful change for students and teachers across the United States.