Struggling Kenny Rogers Joined By Dolly For Nashville Swan Song

Kenny Rogers has fought to make it through his farewell tour — with the ailing superstar rewarded by being joined for his last hurrah in Nashville by Dolly Parton!

Dolly agreed to be one of the special guests gathering for Kenny's final Music City concert appearance on Oct. 25. The diva rushed to help out her close friend as the "Gambler" star struggled to the finish, as well — battling excruciating back pain and facing cancer fears!

As earlier reported by The National ENQUIRER, heartbroken fans have been shocked to see Kenny fighting to make it through his final shows. But the superstar rallied with Dolly at his side — who joined her longtime musical partner just as her own marriage is said to be on the rocks!

Kenny's denied bombshell reports of an affair with Dolly in the past — insisting instead: “We just teased each other and flirted with each other for 30 years!”

Kenny also had his longtime wife Wanda at his side for the final appearance in Nashville — which ended with Dolly serenading Kenny with "I Will Always Love You," and the two walking offstage arm-in-arm after Dolly asked: “How about me and you go out like rock stars?”