Kenny Rogers, Country Music Icon, Dead at 81

On April 9, 1983, Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton's "We've Got Tonight" rose 2-1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, leading the list for a week.Rocker Bob Seger wrote the ballad and his original reached No. 13 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 in 1979.

By Bruce Haring

The family of Kenny Rogers are finding the perfect way to honour his memory.

Fans of the late Kenny Rogers can say farewell to the music icon by listening to his just-released song “Goodbye”.

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."

Lionel Richie's heart is "broken" over the loss of fellow music legend Kenny Rogers. Rogers passed away late Friday night of natural causes, according to a statement from his family.

Dolly Parton is mourning the death of her friend and collaborator Kenny Rogers.

Kenny Rogers, who died Saturday (March 21), was the first major act that Garth Brooks ever opened for. A few months after the release of his 1989 self-titled debut album, Brooks supported the northeast U.S.

It’s a sad day for country music lovers.

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."

Country music icon Kenny Rogers has sadly passed away at the age of 81.

Celebrated country music hitmaker Kenny Rogers passed away at the age of 81 and his fans are mourning his death. The legendary musician’s family announced his death on Rogers' verified Twitter account.

Longtime legend of country music, Kenny Rogers, died peacefully at his home late Friday and now the music industry's biggest stars are reacting to the news with touching tributes to the beloved "Gambler." Hours after the news broke, Dolly Parton, one of Rogers' most notable collaborative partners who toured with the country icon, posted a tearful tribute to her friend.

Kenny Rogers has been hailed as “an icon of country music” following his death aged 81.

Kenny Rogers, the GRAMMY and CMA Award-winning country music icon, who sold over 100 million albums and released two dozen No. 1 singles, has died at age 81.

Kenny Rogers, whose country music career spanned six decades, has died at the age of 81.

Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille”, “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on record and on TV, died Friday night. He was 81.

The entertainment world is in mourning today with the passing of Kenny Rogers. The Houston, Texas native -- who carved out a successful pop/rock career with backing band the First Edition in the late 1960s, before segueing into a leading role as a massively popular country solo star -- passed away from natural causes on Friday night (Mar. 20) at the age of 81, a statement from his PR confirms.