If ever there was a country music angel, it is Dolly Parton. In a career that has spanned over 50 years, Parton has racked up 25 RIAA-certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards and has had 26 songs reach #1 on the Billboard country charts. And yes, that is a record for a female artist. [RELATED: … Read more
CMT has announced that actress and recent coronavirus survivor, Rita Wilson, will host the upcoming tribute to Kenny Rogers titled CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit For MusiCares, premiering Wednesday, April 8 at 8 PM ET/PT on CMT. [RELATED: Kenny Rogers Tribute Will Feature Virtual Performances From Country’s Hottest Stars] “Kenny Rogers introduced so many … Read more
With the country still in the throes of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the music community has pressed pause on many events, including tours and festivals. However, celebrating the life of Kenny Rogers, who passed away on March 20, wasn’t something that friends, fans and fellow entertainers and CMT wanted to delay. So, on April 8 … Read more
Hearts were broken when beloved singer-songwriter Kenny Rogers— passed away on March 20 at the age of 81. Singers rolled out tribute after tribute of favorite Kenny hits and fans dusted off vinyl and CD to recall the music that memories were built around. Fortunately, as is often the case, there were recordings in the … Read more
When news broke early Saturday morning (March 21) about the death of Kenny Rogers, country stars reacted with their own social media tributes and an outpouring of love. Dolly Parton, Kenny’s “Islands in the Stream” duet partner, woke up to the news and shared a video, remembering her friend. Reba shared a black and white … Read more
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly or Spaghetti and Meatballs, so it’s hard to imagine one without the other. When news broke early Saturday morning (March 21) of the death of Kenny Rogers, his “Islands in the Stream” duet partner and friend shared her love for the legendary singer. … Read more
Legendary singer Kenny Rogers, who made his mark on pop and country music, has passed away at the age of 81. In a press release, the Rogers family shared the news, saying that Kenny passed away from natural causes on March 20 at 10:25pm. The “Coward of the County” singer was surrounded by family while … Read more
Our thoughts are with Kenny Rogers and his family after learning that the country music legend has been admitted to a Georgia hospital. A post shared on Twitter and Instagram stated: “Due to recent wild misinformation and speculation from several media outlets, we are issuing the following statement on behalf of Kenny Rogers: Kenny was … Read more
There are few songs more iconic (or better for a karaoke duet) than Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s 1983 hit, “Islands in the Stream”— and Jimmy Fallon and Carrie Underwood are here to prove it. After Carrie appeared on “The Tonight Show,” she and Jimmy headed to New York’s Central Park to perform the classic … Read more
Kenny Rogers has cancelled all of his remaining 2018 tour dates due to a “series of health challenges.” Rogers expects a full recovery from these challenges but, at his doctors’ advice, will retire from touring to recuperate. The announcement was made through Harrah’s Cherokee Casino’s Twitter account. SHOW CANCELLED: @_KennyRogers has been working through a series of health … Read more
In a recent episode of “Pickler & Ben,” Kellie had the chance to take on the role of Dolly Parton as she sang “Islands in the Stream” with Kenny Rogers himself. Kellie was adorably nervous and excited about it, opening up with, “I’m no Dolly, but I’m gonna try!” Personally, I think she did a … Read more
Kenny Rogers’ farewell concert, All in For the Gambler, inside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena was an all-star tribute to an all-star, all-lifetime entertainer. Of all of the names on the bill for the evening, no name was bigger than the final performer and one of Rogers’ closest friends– Dolly Parton. Her appearance wasn’t a surprise, but … Read more
