A Country Classic Just Got a Playful New Twist. Carly Pearce and Parker McCollum opened the 2026 ACM Honors by stepping up to the microphone together for a lively rendition of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’ legendary “Islands in the Stream.” The two hosts traded verses, shared plenty of smiles and brought fresh chemistry to a duet once voted the greatest country collaboration of all time by CMT.
Carly Pearce and Parker McCollum Bring Playful Energy to “Islands in the Stream” at ACM Honors “Islands in the Stream” was the perfect way to get the…