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Rogers, 78, who is on the final stage of his
world farewell tour, said on Tuesday he will be joined by Little
Big Town, Alison Krauss, the Flaming Lips and other guests for
the Oct. 25 celebration.
Rogers and Parton, who had a worldwide hit with "Islands in the
Stream" in 1983, have been friends for more than 30 years.
Rogers said the concert would prove "a moving experience for us
standing on that stage together for one last time."
"As I’m bringing this chapter of my career to a close, this will
be an unforgettable way to celebrate with my talented friends, "
Rogers, a Country Music Hall of Famer and three-time Grammy
winner, added in a statement.
"Of course, the night would not be the same without Dolly Parton
being part of it," he added.
For her part, Parton said Rogers was "like a family member."
"Performing with Kenny for the last time ever on October 25th is
going to be emotional for both of us, but it’s also going to be
very special," she added in a statement.
Rogers, whose hits include "Lucille" and "The Gambler," said in
2015 that he intended to retire and embarked on a world farewell
tour.
Tickets for the "All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell
Concert Celebration" in Nashville on Oct. 25 go on sale on
Friday.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Matthew Lewis)
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