Kenny Rogers – the raspy-voiced charmer whose whole life was a crazy country ballad

In many ways the life of country superstar Kenny Rogers resembled his schmaltzy ballads.  One of eight children born to an alcoholic Texan carpenter and a strict Baptist mother, he knew sad times and bad times, but rose above it all to find fame, fortune and happiness with a former waitress called Wanda.  His death … Read more

Dolly Parton mourns the loss of longtime collaborator Kenny Rogers after country icon dies at 81

Dolly Parton appeared heartbroken as she reacted to longtime friend and collaborator Kenny Rogers’ death via social media on Saturday. The Islands In The Stream songstress was tear-stricken as she sat at her piano to address fans. ‘You never know how much you love somebody until they’re gone,’ she wrote in the caption. Heartbroken: A … Read more

Country icon Kenny Rogers dies of natural causes, 81, family planning private service amid pandemic

Country music icon Kenny Rogers has died aged 81 at his home in Sandy Springs, Georgia, his family confirmed. ‘The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81.  ‘Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and … Read more

Country icon Kenny Rogers dies of natural causes, 81, family planning private service amid pandemic

Country music icon Kenny Rogers dies of natural causes aged 81 as family is planning private service amid COVID-19 pandemic By Justin Enriquez For Dailymail.com Published: 06:37 GMT, 21 March 2020 | Updated: 07:00 GMT, 21 March 2020 Country music icon Kenny Rogers has died aged 81, his family confirmed. ‘The Rogers family is sad … Read more