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Kenny Rogers’ family are honouring the icon of country music on the one-year anniversary of his passing.

Eddie Van Halen's son has said he felt "hurt" that the Grammy Awards did not pay a greater tribute to his late father, saying it is "impossible" to ignore his legacy. Wolfgang Van Halen said he turned down an offer by the Recording Academy to play Eruption, his father's famous guitar solo, as he did not think he could live up to the original.

Van Halen has revealed that he passed on the opportunity to perform a tribute to his late father, Eddie, at this year’s Grammys.While the awards ceremony featured performances honouring the late John Prine, Little Richard, Kenny Rogers and Gerry Marsden, pundits were left scratching their heads when Eddie Van Halen was not given the same kind of tribute.Wolf Van Halen has taken to social media to clarify, saying that the Recording Academy did approach him to perform Van Halen’s ‘Eruption’.“I

Naya Rivera‘s fans are NOT happy that the late star appears to have been snubbed during on Sunday night.

Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak, Lionel Richie, Brandi Carlile, Chris Martin and Brittany Howard are honoring musicians who passed away this year at the 2021 Grammys.

Lionel Richie is paying tribute to his late friend and country legend, Kenny Rogers. Richie performed the song, «Lady,» which Richie wrote for the Country Hall of Fame singer at the 2021 GRAMMY Awards on Sunday. Richie took the stage, rocking a black suit, and delivered an emotional cover of the iconic 1980 tune, which went on to be one of Rogers' biggest hits.Richie crooned the tune with a powerful somberness, and concluded with a special message for his late friend, «I miss you, Kenny.

“The Muppet Show” finally made its debut on Disney+ on Friday, along with a content disclaimer.

Chris Willman Music WriterDespite having written hit songs for country classicists such as Conway Twitty or duet partners Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, no one would have ever confused the Bee Gees with being country artists or authors themselves. Dramatic post-Merseybeat sounds such as those heard on “New York Mining Disaster 1941”? Check.

The Recording Academy knows when to hold ’em, where it’s fun to stay and that there’s a choice we’re making. Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler,” Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” and USA for Africa’s benefit single “We Are the World” are among the 29 songs and albums added to the Grammy Hall of Fame today.

TMZ, the estate claims that Kelly Junkermann convinced Kenny to let him film the singer's final tour. Kenny supposedly agreed, but did so under the strict condition that the footage be for personal use only.

Doug Supernaw was a country singer known for songs including his 1993 No. 1 hit, “I Don’t Call Him Daddy.”Supernaw’s 1993 debut album, “Red and Rio Grande,” took him to the top of the country charts.

The 2020 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards paid tribute to three legends the genre lost since last year: Joe Diffie, Charlie Daniels and Kenny Rogers. The show kicked off by honoring Daniels, who died in July at the age of 83.

Little Big Town paid tribute to late legend Kenny Rogers with a musical performance at the 2020 CMA Awards on Wednesday night. Rogers died in March at the age of 81.

Kenny Rogers, Charlie Daniels and Joe Diffie will all be honored with a tribute at the 2020 CMA Awards on Nov. 11.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe “In Memoriam” factor will be high on next week’s CMA Awards telecast, as an all-star opening tribute to Charlie Daniels will be followed during the ABC telecast by individual performers’ salutes to the late Kenny Rogers and Joe Diffie.

Mac Davis was a singer-songwriter who had a No. 1 hit in 1972 with “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me” and wrote hit songs for other artists including Elvis Presley’s (1935 – 1977) “In the Ghetto.”Davis had success as a songwriter before his recording career took off.

Elvis Presley in 1969.Davis is behind the lyrics to some of Presley's most memorable tracks such as “In the Ghetto”, “Memories”, “Don’t Cry Daddy”, and his posthumous hit “A Little Less Conversation”.Davis’s songwriting catalogue also includes Glen Campbell’s “Everything a Man Could Ever Need” and “Something’s Burning” performed by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition.While he is primarily known as a songwriter, Davis became a prominent country singer too.

Dolly Parton in solidarity with Davis.The Texan native began his career working as a songwriter for Elvis Presley in 1969.

Reba McEntire opened up about her relationship with the late Kenny Rogers, who she said “saved” her after she experienced an immense tragedy. McEntire, 65, lost seven of her band members and her tour manager in a fatal plane crash in 1991.

Reba McEntire is opening up about how the late Kenny Rogers helped her through a devastating time in her career.

The Kenny Rogers’ wife, Wanda Rogers, shared a live video of the legendary musician performing “The Gambler” in honour of what would have been his 82nd birthday.

Orville Peck rocks with country legend Shania Twain in the new music video for “Legends Never Die”.

Dolly Parton is bringing some holiday joy early with her upcoming album “A Holly Dolly Christmas.” The album will be her first festive album in 30 years following “Home for Christmas” in 1990 and “Once Upon a Christmas” with the late Kenny Rogers in 1984. Parton’s latest holiday album is set to be released on Oct. 2.

Willie Nelson revealed that his late friend and collaborator Kenny Rogers originally wanted him to record one of his most enduring and popular songs. Nelson and Rogers collaborated on a number of projects before the latter died in March at age 81.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: Shout! Factory has inked a worldwide multiyear distribution deal for a 10 Kenny Rogers-starring films including all five in The Gambler TV movie series.

Jimmy Capps was a guitarist who was part of the Grand Ole Opry house band for more than 50 years and played on classic songs including Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man” and Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler.”

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Country music vocal group Rascal Flatts are honouring the late, great Kenny Rogers by releasing a heartfelt new cover of the Gambler’s single “Through The Years”.

After various collaborations together, including the legendary “Islands in the Stream,” Dolly Parton was a huge part of Kenny Rogers‘ life. So, of course, she was one of the stars interviewed in his A&E special, Biography: Kenny Rogers, which aired on April 13.

Fans of Kenny Rogers will get the chance to relive the legendary country singer’s iconic career with the A&E Biography: Kenny Rogers special on April 13. The documentary will feature appearances from stars who worked with and idolized Kenny, including Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and more.

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.

Lady Antebellum didn’t let self-distancing impact their tribute to the late Kenny Rogers during a recent CMT special. On Wednesday evening, Lady A joined forces with their band to perform “Islands in the Stream” as part of CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares.The 1983 hit duet was written by the Bee Gees and famously performed by Rogers and Dolly Parton, featured on Rogers’ album Eyes That See in the Dark.

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'.

Rascal Flatts is coming together in isolation to honour the late, great Kenny Rogers.

Dolly Parton paid an emotional tribute to her friend Kenny Rogers during the “CMT GIANT Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares” special Wednesday.

Dolly Parton paid tribute to her friend and fellow country artist Kenny Rogers with a sweet acoustic cover during Wednesday night’s “CMT Giants” memorial concert special. Rogers died peacefully at age 81 in March in Sandy Springs, Ga.