The Crazy Story Behind Kenny Rogers' Signature Hit, 'The Gambler'
He wasn't the first country star to record the song ... and he nearly passed on it himself.
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Kenny Rogers' Lionel Richie-Penned 'Lady' Sums Up Their Greatness
In the annals of singer-songwriter collaborations, there is anthemic greatness, and then there is “Lady.”
Country Music Memories: Rogers Earns Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
On Sept. 14, 1979, Rogers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Reba McEntire: Kenny Rogers 'Saved My Sanity' After Plane Crash
"I miss him so much," McEntire says. "He's such a special person and a big-hearted giver."
School's Back in Session! See Country Stars' Yearbook Photos
A photo gallery of country stars' yearbook pictures.
11 Country Singers Who Kept Having Babies After 40, 50, Even 60
Dwight Yoakam became a first-time father at an age when many dads are looking forward to getting their kids out of the house.
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Kenny Rogers
The country icon had quite an eventful life.
Country Music Memories: Dolly + Kenny's Release Big Hit Duet
Kenny Rogers had given up on "Islands in the Stream," a song known today as one of the best country duets of all time, before something changed his mind.
LOOK: Inside Kenny Rogers' Mind-Boggling California Mansion
He had expensive taste in real estate and the money to back it up.