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Kenny Rogers Talks About His 2013 Country Music Hall of Fame Induction

Dave Wheaton — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:02:53 +0000

The first thing that came to mind when I found out that Kenny Rogers was going to be a 2013 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame was, "He's not already in?". Like a lot of people, I thought this order of business was taken care of years ago. But Rogers doesn't seem to mind the delay, and the legendary singer teared up while talking to reporters at a recent press conference.

Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers Will Headline the First Ever Country Music Cruise in 2014

Dave Wheaton — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:30:00 +0000

The first ever Country Music Cruise will set sail January 19th-26th, 2014. The maiden voyage. leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. will feature a blend of legends and up-and-comers including Vince Gill and Kenny Rogers.

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Kenny Rogers Plays Santa for Young Hurricane Sandy Victims

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:30:33 +0000

Kenny Rogers will come to the rescue of kids affected by Hurricane Sandy next week at his concert date in Englewood, NJ. Along with toymakers Fisher-Price and Mattel, the big-hearted singer has teamed with the Bergen Performing Arts Center and the Englewood Fire Department for a toy drive to collect Christmas toys for children in Bergen County, which was hit hard by the storm.

Kenny Rogers Ready to Celebrate the Season with 31st Annual 'Christmas and Hits' Tour [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:00:54 +0000

Kenny Rogers has a long, long list of country hits and then you add in the Christmas season favorites and you have a smash tour that's been rolling through the U.S. for the last 31 years. Every year from November 23rd-December 23rd Kenny hits the road celebrating the season and bringing some of his well known tunes to audiences from New Mexico to New York.

Kenny Rogers' Mother Wasn't an Early Fan of 'Lucille'

Jessica Nicholson — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:00:53 +0000

Kenny Rogers‘ ballad ‘Lucille’ may be one of his most well-known works, but in his new book, Luck or Something Like It, Rogers says at least one person very close to him wasn’t amused by the song when it first released. “That was my mother,” Rogers spilled in an interview with Billboard. “Her name was Lucille. [...]

Kenny Rogers Autobiography Hits Bookstores October 2nd

Rudy Fernandez — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:32:44 +0000

The Grammy award winning, singer, songwriter, actor, director, producer and all-around good guy Kenny Rogers will finally share his fascinating lifelong journey and his rise to fame with his memoir, 'Luck or Something Like it' (due to hit bookstores on October 2nd, 2012). The 'Gambler' will embark on a busy fall season with the release of his autobiography.

Kenny Rogers Thrilled 'The Gambler' Is the No. 1 Country Song of All Time

Kevin Richards — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:00:18 +0000

Kenny Rogers and his 1978 smash ‘The Gambler’ are sitting at No. 1 on Taste of Country’s list of the Top 100 Country Songs of all time. The moment the country superstar heard the news, he was quick to respond with his appreciation for our recognizing this timeless classic.

Toby Keith, Kenny Rogers + More Among Top Celebrity Restaurant Owners

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:44:27 +0000

The country genre is cooking on Time’s list of Top 10 Celebrity Restaurants. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill and Kenny Rogers’ Kenny Rogers Roasters both made the cut. Keith and Rogers certainly know their way around the recording studio and the live stage, but they also know how to be successful entrepreneurs in the food biz.

Daily Roundup: Taylor Swift, Kenny Rogers + More

Billy Dukes — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:30:04 +0000

One of the hottest books of the year is becoming one of the hottest movies of the year, featuring one of the hottest soundtracks of the year. Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert‘s inclusion on ‘The Hunger Games’ soundtrack is just one of the big stories in today’s Taste of Country Daily Roundup. Kenny Rogers is also making waves, and over a dozen artists shared their most memorable Valentine’s Day stories.

Kenny Rogers Files Lawsuit Against His Record Label

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:45:36 +0000

Kenny Rogers filed a federal lawsuit Monday (Feb. 13) against his label Capitol Records, claiming the label owes him money for digital music sales. He’s also claiming he is owed $400,000 from Capitol that he has yet to receive because of a number of accounting errors. According to the suit, the second part of the claim has been an ongoing battle since 2007.

Kenny Rogers Will Be At Cracker Barrel

Shay Hill — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:12:02 +0000

Kenny Rogers has a new album coming out exclusively through Cracker Barrel restaurants.This new album is the second album for Kenny to record for the Cracker Barrel restaurants. Other artist who have participated in Cracker Barrel music include Craig Morgan, Rodney Atkins, Wynonna, Alan Jackson and the Grascals who donated a portion of their sales [...]