Tag: kenny rogers
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New Kenny Rogers Album, ‘Life Is Like a Song,’ to Be Released on June 2 [Listen to 2 Tracks Now]
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The music-loving world lost Kenny Rogers, 81, on March 20, 2020. The Country Music Hall of Fame member “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” noted his family in a statement. Now, three years after his death, fans can…
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Dolly Parton Pays Tribute to Kenny Rogers Nearly Three Years After His Passing
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Although it’s been 3 years since the world lost Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton cherishes memories of their friendship and musical partnership. “I miss him so much,” Parton recently told People Magazine. Rogers succumbed to natural causes in March 2020 at the age of 81. Try Paramount+ FREE for a week.…
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Kenny Rogers’ Nephew Tells Story Behind ‘Beautiful’ Last Moment He Spent With ‘The Gambler’ Singer
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Dann Rogers, nephew of the late country music icon Kenny Rogers, recently shared details of his final moments with his uncle. Kenny Rogers died in March of 2020 after a lifetime on the road entertaining fans, and Dann vowed to keep the legacy alive on his uncle’s deathbed. “I remember…
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Kenny Rogers ‘All in for the Gambler’ Releasing on CD/DVD Featuring Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and More
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The 2017 tribute show for Kenny Rogers, “All in for the Gambler,” will release on CD and DVD on May 20. The concert was filmed to commemorate Rogers and his contribution to music; all of his biggest music contemporaries were there to perform his greatest hits. The tribute featured Dolly…
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Kenny Rogers’ Family Gathers for Memorial Service on Two-Year Anniversary of His Death
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Kenny Rogers’ family remembered the singer on Sunday with a memorial service two years after the man’s death. The star’s friends and family finally met for the private event. The COVID-19 pandemic made a ceremony impossible right away. A Taste of Country reported on the event as a small group came together…
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‘Kenny Rogers: All in for The Gambler’ on CBS: See the Most Moving Performances of the Night
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The late Kenny Rogers is a legend of his own. His music stands the test of time. But it’s his character that defines the man. He was humble and grounded. He earned accolades in country music and has decades of awards. While he has numerous TV performances, perhaps one of…
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Chris Stapleton Shares a Photo of Stoic Moment with the Late Kenny Rogers as He Teases Special
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Country star Chris Stapleton will join several other country singers in a special tribute to the late Kenny Rogers. The special, called “Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler,” will air on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. EST on both CBS and Paramount+. Rogers passed away in March 2020 of…
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On This Day: Kenny Rogers Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1979
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A man of humility, humor, and hard work, the legacy of Kenny Rogers lives on long after his passing. The star built a Country empire over his career that spanned 6 decades. Throughout that time, he prioritized his fans and family just as much as his music. He lived long…
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Kenny Rogers Greatly Enjoyed Driving to Fast Food Drive-Thrus in a Limo, According to Susan Anton
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Kenny Rogers was apparently a fast-food connoisseur. Singer and actress Susan Anton has made her fair share of famous friends over the year. She spoke to Fox News about Rogers and revealed an interesting fact about him. Anton is currently promoting the show, Idol Chat TV, where the cast of…
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Dolly Parton Is ‘Thrilled’ To Honor Kenny Rogers in New Tribute Concert Special
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If you’re a fan of the late country music star Kenny Rogers, you don’t want to miss out on an upcoming tribute concert special. Dolly Parton, one of his most famous fans, is very excited to be involved in the event. The 75-year-old singer and songwriter shared her excitement to…
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‘Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler’ Star-Studded Concert Special Honoring the Country Icon Airing on CBS This Month
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Later this month, fellow country stars will come together to honor the late musical great Kenny Rogers. The CBS special, Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler, will air on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 9/10 pm ET/PT. The event will also be available on Paramount+. Chris Stapleton, Idina Menzel, Lady…
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Kenny Rogers’ Georgia Mansion Was Fit For a King: Take a Tour of the Immaculate Property
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Kenny Rogers’ home is one for the history books! Rogers formerly owned and helped create Beaver Dam Farms. The sprawling estate is located just outside of Athens, Georgia and sits on 973 acres. The home features 7 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms with sixteen total rooms However, this goes beyond the…
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Limp Bizkit Frontman Fred Durst Shocks Lollapalooza Audience With Kenny-Rogers Inspired Gray-Haired Look
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Lead singer of Limp Bizkit, Fred Durst, is rocking a new look and fans are shocked. Earlier this week, Durst debuted a fresh salt and pepper hairstyle along with a new handlebar mustache. He debuted the new look, which was very much reminiscent of Kenny Rogers while performing at Metro…
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On This Day: ‘Six Pack’ Starring Kenny Rogers Premieres in 1982
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Kenny Rogers displayed his acting chops on the silver screen for the first time in the comedy-drama, Six Pack, which was released on July 16, 1982. Look, no one is saying Six Pack is The Godfather, but it wasn’t supposed to be. However, if ridiculously plotted 1980s movies are your…
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Top 20 Best-Selling Country Artists of All Time: No. 4 Kenny Rogers
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Kenny Rogers took a few “gambles” in his Hall of Fame career. And they paid off. Kenny crossed over from the pop charts as the frontman of The First Edition in the 1970s to become a country music powerhouse for the next several decades. The Grammy-winning artist scored a string…
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Reba McEntire Speaks Out About Major ‘Mistake’ She Made With Kenny Rogers
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Reba McEntire and Kenny Rogers were friends for years up until Rogers’ death. But she once almost got on the country legend’s bad side. In a recent interview with Taste of Country, McEntire reflected on a time that she messed up bad and hurt Rogers’ feelings. As most country fans…
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Tim Nichols: 5 Songs That Shaped the Songwriter
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When I think of songwriter Tim Nichols, Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying” immediately pops into my head. Of course, Tim has penned a number of iconic hits, including Keith Whitley’s “I’m Over You,” Jo Dee Messina’s “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” Alan Jackson’s “That’d Be Alright,” Chris Young’s “The…
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On This Day: Kenny Rogers Goes No. 1 With ‘She Believes in Me’ in 1979
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Kenny Rogers, at the tail end of the 1970s, discovered what it was like to have most of the country’s music fans sing along with him. The Gambler, his sixth studio album, produced two huge songs. And Kenny Rogers especially celebrated June 9, 1979, when She Believes in Me hit…
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Listen to Don Henley’s Group Before the Eagles That Kenny Rogers Discovered
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Kenny Rogers was a country music legend. And he also played a part in another icon’s career — Don Henley. The two both were Texans. Rogers was born in Houston and Henley in small-town Gilmer. They met while shopping at a clothing store in Dallas. This was circa 1969. Kenny…
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On This Day: Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers Win Vocal Duet of the Year at the 19th Annual ACM Awards in 1984
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When you think of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers duets, there’s simply one song that stands above all their work together. “Islands in the Stream.” It’s a track that has permeated all types of culture and eardrums, and may just be one of the greatest love songs ever created. It’s…
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Country Rewind: Kenny Rogers Belts About Love With Moving 1980 ‘Lady’ Performance
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Kenny Rogers was all about romance and sweet love songs. He provided the theme music for so many weddings and anniversaries. And Lady might’ve been the best. Rogers recorded Lady back in 1980. Popstar Lionel Richie wrote the now-iconic love song about a man declaring his lifetime adoration to his…
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On This Day: Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton Reach No. 1 With Seger’s “We’ve Got Tonight” in 1983
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Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with “We’ve Got Tonight” on April 9, 1983. Kenny Rogers first made a name for himself fronting the psychedelic rock band The First Edition in the 1960s. By the mid-1970s, Kenny had embarked on a solo career that…
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On This Day: Kenny Rogers Scores First No. 1 Single With ‘Lucille’ in 1977
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Kenny Rogers topped the country chart for the first time with “Lucille” on April 2, 1977. But that was just the start. “Lucille” proved to be an awards show darling. Major awards. Kenny found success on the charts fronting the First Edition in the late 1960s. Both “Just Dropped In…
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Kenny Rogers: How the Late Country Icon Helped Form The Eagles
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It may seem hard to believe, but it has been one year since country music legend Kenny Rogers passed away. The singer known as “The Gambler” accomplished many things during his stellar career. There were the Grammy wins, the No. 1 hits, and the millions upon millions of albums sold.…
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Kenny Rogers Offered ‘The Gambler’ to Willie Nelson: Here’s Why
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There are few songs as attached to an artist as “The Gambler” is to Kenny Rogers. It’s hard to imagine anyone else crooning about life lessons learned at a poker table. But Rogers originally wanted someone else to sing it. He thought the song was best for Willie Nelson, Nelson…