Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, and actor known for his storytelling style and distinctive, raspy voice. Born Kenneth Donald Ray Rogers in 1938 in Houston, Texas, he began his music career in the late 1950s. Rogers achieved worldwide fame as a solo artist in the late 1970s and 1980s, becoming a successful crossover artist who charted hits on country, pop, and adult contemporary charts. Throughout his career, Rogers sold over 100 million records worldwide. His catalog includes enduring hits such as "The Gambler," "Lucille," "Lady," and "Islands in the Stream," a duet with Dolly Parton. He also recorded songs like "Write Your Name (Across My Heart)," "You Can't Make Old Friends" (also with Dolly Parton), "Something Inside So Strong," and "In Our Old Age." Rogers was a Grammy Award winner and achieved 24 number-one hits on the country charts. In 2013, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Kenny Rogers passed away on March 20, 2020, in Sandy Springs, Georgia.