Dolly Parton paid an emotional tribute to her friend Kenny Rogers during the “CMT GIANT Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares” special Wednesday.
21.03.2020 - 21:51 / variety.com
Many country artists, including Dolly Parton, shared emotional tributes to Kenny Rogers following the news of the country music legend’s death late Friday night.
Parton said she was expecting to wake up and see updates about coronavirus, but couldn’t believe it when she learned about Rogers’ death. His “Islands in the Stream” duet partner posted a tearful tribute on Twitter Saturday morning.
“We all know that Kenny is in a better place than we are today, but I’m sure he’s going to be talking to
Dolly Parton paid an emotional tribute to her friend Kenny Rogers during the “CMT GIANT Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares” special Wednesday.
Lady Antebellum had us completely speechless after performing a cover of “Islands In The Stream” during the Kenny Rogers Tribute tonight on CMT.
Kenny Rogers is being remembered by CMT. On Thursday, the network announced that it will air in honor of the late country singer, who died last month at age 81.
The music world mourned the loss of Kenny Rogers last month, and on April 8 CMT will celebrate the late legend with CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit For MusiCares.
By Bruce Haring
Kenny Rogers is getting the tribute treatment. An all-star lineup of artists -- including Dolly Parton, Jennifer Nettles, Lionel Richie and more -- will offer "virtual performances" in “CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit For MusiCares" in tribute to the late country icon, CMT confirmed to Fox News.
About three years ago, Kenny Rogers sat for an interview with Southern Living – naturally, the conversation turned to Dolly Parton, his longtime friend and singing partner. The question: What’s your favourite memory of Dolly?
Kenny Rogers, the country music singer and actor, died Friday in Sandy Springs, Georgia at age 81. A statement from his family posted on Twitter read that Rogers "passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family."
Following the death of Kenny Rogers, stars from all different genres of music and generations have paid tribute to the legendary country singer.
"Farewell dear Kenny"
Kenny Rogers certainly needed no one’s help to have a hit record, but many of his greatest and most memorable tunes were his duets.
It’s a sad day for country music lovers.
Dolly Parton has said that her heart is “broken” following the death of Kenny Rogers, her friend and long-standing collaborator.
Dolly Parton, 74, is mourning her longtime friend, country music legend Kenny Rogers, who passed away from natural causes at the age of 81. His family revealed the sad news via the singer’s Twitter page on March 21, hours after he died on the evening of March 20.
Kenny Rogers, an artist who won over fans across generations with his pop, rock and country hits, died on Friday night (March 20) at the age of 81.