With his upcoming release , You Can’t Make Old Friends on October 8th via Warner Bros. Records, Kenny Rogers reunites with his long-time friend and collaborator, Dolly Parton. The two recorded a brand new duet, which is the title track of the record. Almost 30 years to the day of the release of “Islands In The Stream,” Kenny and Dolly released their classic tune.
In a recent press release, Rogers stated, “What a thrill it was for me to work again with my buddy, Dolly Parton, and what a special song. Working with Dolly is always a little like going home. Everything felt comfortable.”
With a collaboration of producers, including Kyle Lehning, Warren Hartman, and Dann Huff, You Can’t Make Old Friends is Rogers’ first country album since the release of Water & Bridges in 2006. Rogers considers this upcoming release the most varied and complete album of his lifetime.
“I can honestly say this may be the best album I’ve ever recorded,” added Rogers. “The musical diversity is extraordinary. It goes from songs I would normally sing, to songs I would normally never even listen to. In this business, you do albums to both grow artistically, and for the sheer love of music. We chose what I think are the most diverse and best songs I’ve ever had access to.”
The digital download of You Can’t Make Old Friends is available for the very first time today on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/kennyrogers.
