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Kenny Rogers Tears Up Talking About Hall of Fame Induction

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:00:29 +0000

The legendary Kenny Rogers has had one of the most successful and longest-lived careers of any artist of his generation, but he still hadn’t achieved the pinnacle of country success — induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame — until this year. The singer was announced as one of the 2013 inductees at a [...]

2013 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Christina Vinson — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:32:53 +0000

The Country Music Hall of Fame just added a little more fame to its halls with the pending induction of Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and Cowboy Jack Clement. It's country music's highest honor, and the three join the ranks of artists such as Reba McEntire and Vince Gill.

Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers + More to Set Sail for the First-Ever Country Music Cruise

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:45:51 +0000

Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers and a handful of country music’s top stars have all signed on to perform on the inaugural Country Music Cruise, a country-themed ocean liner that will set sail through the Caribbean in early 2014. “Country music fans are in for something really special,” Vince Gill promises of his future voyage (quote [...]

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 Celebrates 31st Anniversary of Annual Christmas and Hits Tour

Megan Pacella — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:30:34 +0000

From November 23 to December 23, Kenny Rogers will be delivering Christmas to venues all over the country. The famed country music star has been celebrating the season every year for 31 years with his Christmas and Hits Tour, and this year will be just as festive.

Kenny Rogers Releasing Autobiography 'Luck or Something Like It' Oct. 2

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:30:59 +0000

Legendary country star Kenny Rogers will chronicle his more than 50 years in entertainment in an upcoming autobiography. Rogers will release ‘Luck or Something Like It’ tomorrow (Oct. 2) through William Morrow. The book will cover the entire spectrum of the multi-faceted entertainer’s lifelong journey through music, movies and television, from his rock roots with [...]

Kenny Rogers Files Lawsuit Against His Record Label

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:36 +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 Announces Dates for 30th Annual Christmas and Hits Tour

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:00:41 +0000

When you’ve been doing something as long as Kenny Rogers has been making music, the milestones are bound to pile up — and sure enough, this holiday season will mark an auspicious anniversary for the country legend.

When Rogers embarks on his annual Christmas and Hits tour this November 25, it’ll mark his 30th straight year of heading out on the road to bring holiday cheer to fans. Billy Dean will join Rogers for the 17-date run, which concludes December 23.