Kenny Rogers Remembered: "I Never Saw a Guy Who Enjoyed His Success So Much"

Kenny Rogers left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. In a new clip of Biography: Kenny Rogers, longtime friend and collaborator Dolly Parton pays tribute to the late legend who passed away in March.

Dolly Parton was one of several artists who appeared on CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares on Wednesday evening. The CMT special honored the late Kenny Rogers, who died March 20 from natural causes at age 81, with countless tributes and interviews by his friends and colleagues while raising money for the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.One of the more poignant tributes came from Parton, a longtime friend and collaborator of Rogers'.

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.

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.

Keith Hagan is a veteran music publicist who worked with Kenny Rogers for 15 years (the two are pictured above). Below, Hagan shares some memories of Rogers, who passed away Friday at the age of 81.

It’s a sad day for country music lovers.

Out of the 42 songs that Kenny Rogers landed in the Billboard Hot 100, he only wrote or co-wrote five of them: 1977’s “Sweet Music Man,” 1978’s “Love Or Something Like It,” 1982’s “Love Will Turn You Around,” and 1984’s “Crazy” and “What About Me?.

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.

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.

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.