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 - 19:57 / deadline.com
By Bruce Haring
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It was time for “The Gambler” to fold ’em last night, as Kenny Rogers slipped gently into that good night. But the superstar singer/actor was remembered fondly by some of his costars and collaborators as news spread of his passing.
Rogers, who dominated many media sectors in his 1980s heyday, even drew remembrances from government officials and those who had worked at his Kenny Rogers Roasters chicken chain.
Here are a few of the online outpourings:
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Dolly Parton paid an emotional tribute to her friend Kenny Rogers during the “CMT GIANT Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares” special Wednesday.
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.
Country music stars will come together on Sunday with acoustic performances recorded from their homes for a televised special that will replace the annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which were canceled due to the global coronavirus outbreak.
By Bruce Haring
The family of Kenny Rogers are finding the perfect way to honour his memory.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Dolly Parton is mourning the death of her friend and duet partner Kenny Rogers. The fellow country star died at age 81 from natural causes on Friday night, at a hospice and surrounded by his family, his rep announced on Saturday.
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.
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.