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Dolly Parton Hits 3 Billion Streams
Dolly Parton's music catalogue has hit three billion streams.The country music legend has kickstarted the year with a number of career achievements.On top of the major streaming figure, the 75-year-old icon has been awarded 47...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 January 2022
Kenny Rogers Cancels Rest Of Farewell World Tour For Health Reasons
Country music icon Kenny Rogers has announced the cancellation of the rest of his farewell world tour on doctor’s orders, citing “health challenges”.The 79 year old legend, known for hits like ‘The Gambler’, ‘Islands In...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 April 2018
Chris Stapleton Performs Iconic Kenny Rogers Hit 'The Gambler'
Chris Stapleton performed a stunning rendition of Kenny Rogers' classic tune 'The Gambler' at his farewell concert this week, and it could only have made the man himself thoroughly proud. Not only did he prove...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 27 October 2017
Kenny Rogers And Dolly Parton To Perform 'Islands In The Stream' One Last Time
Kenny Rogers is about to make his final live appearance at a farewell show this Fall, where he will perform with his 'Islands in the Stream' co-artist Dolly Parton for the last time in history....
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 19 July 2017
Kenny Rogers Battling Illness
The Islands in the Stream singer, who announced he would retire from touring after one last trek, has postponed three dates and rescheduled them for later this year (16). Rogers, 77, scrapped...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 January 2016
Kenny Rogers Getting Busy As Retirement Looms
A series of ailments prompted The Gambler singer to announce his retirement plans last year (14), but as he prepares to release a new festive album and tour to promote it, he's busier...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 September 2015
Kenny Rogers Is Retiring After A Farewell World Tour
Kenny Rogers has decided to call it a day with performing and plans to end his career on a high with a farewell tour. The 77-year-old country music icon announced the news on NBC’s Today...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 27 September 2015
Kenny Rogers Confirms Retirement
The Islands In The Stream hitmaker had already hinted he is ready to tone down his touring commitments by playing a number of "farewell" shows in countries including New Zealand, Australia and South...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 September 2015
Rosanne Cash Named Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum's 2015 Artist-in-residence
Johnny Cash's daughter will be feted for her contribution to American music and will perform three intimate concerts in September (15) in Nashville, Tennessee as part of her showcase year. In...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 July 2015
Kenny Rogers Planning Farewell Tour Of South Africa
The Islands in the Stream hitmaker, 76, has decided he will not return once he wraps up a trio of summer (15) dates in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The Farewell South Africa...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 April 2015
Kenny Rogers Plots Farewell Tour For Australia And New Zealand
Veteran crooner Kenny Rogers is preparing to say goodbye to fans Down Under with plans for a Farewell Tour early next year (15).The 76-year-old country singer, who hails from Texas, has decided he will no...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 November 2014
Diana Ross In Talks For Glastonbury
Diana Ross is in talks to perform at Glastonbury next year. The 70-year-old singer has entered negotiations about playing in the Sunday afternoon legends slot on the Pyramid Stage at the musical festival at Worthy...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 August 2014
Lionel Richie Wrote Lady On The Toilet
Lionel Richie wrote Kenny Rogers' hit song 'Lady' while he was on the toilet.The former Commodores singer penned the 1980 hit for Kenny, and the country legend has revealed Lionel went to the restroom for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 August 2014
Kenny Rogers Recovering After Cancer Scare
Country music icon Kenny Rogers is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a skin cancer growth from his face.The 75 year old took to his Instagram account on Wednesday (14May14) and posted a photo of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2014
Wynonna Judd Replaces Ill Kenny Rogers For Valentine's Day Concert
Singer Wynonna Judd has stepped in to replace fellow country star Kenny Rogers at his Valentine's Day weekend (begs 14Feb14) concerts after he fell ill.The Islands in the Stream hitmaker was due to perform with...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 February 2014
Kenny Rogers And Cowboy Jack Clement Inducted Into Country Music Hall Of Fame
Veteran singers Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and the late Cowboy Jack Clement were the toast of Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday (27Oct13) as they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.Barry Gibb, Kris Kristofferson...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 October 2013
Dolly Parton For Glastonbury Festival 2014?
Is legendary country star Dolly Parton in line for Glastonbury 2014? A suspicious gap in her UK June touring schedule suggests it could be a possibility.The 'Jolene' singer would make a wonderful addition to next...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 22 October 2013
Kenny Rogers Wants To Tour With Dolly Parton
Country singer Kenny Rogers is keen to go on tour with his longtime friend and collaborator Dolly Parton, but admits his crazy work schedule is too much for her.The musical duo have a new single...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2013
Billy Dean Lands Lead Role In Kenny Rogers' Christmas Musical
Country star Billy Dean has landed the lead role in Kenny Rogers' hit festive musical The Toy Shoppe.Dean will star as the Toy Shoppe owner Hank Longley in the Christmas musical, written by Rogers and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 August 2013
Glastonbury Stars Donate Shoes To Charity Auction
Stars who took to the stage during Britain's Glastonbury Festival, including Rita Ora, Kenny Rogers and Seasick Steve, have donated a pair of their shoes to raise funds for charity.The singers, alongside British rapper Professor...
By WENN on 10 July 2013
Kenny Rogers Fooled Fans At Las Vegas Karaoke Bar
Country superstar Kenny Rogers once fooled fans in Las Vegas by impersonating himself at a karaoke bar.The singer pretended to be a Kenny Rogers look-a-like when he took to the stage with a Dolly Parton...
By WENN on 08 July 2013
Kenny Rogers Planning To Quit Touring Outside Of U.s.
Country music great Kenny Rogers is considering giving up touring outside of his native America to spend more time with his young boys.The Lady hitmaker, 74, admits he feels guilty whenever he leaves his fifth...
By WENN on 24 June 2013
George Jones' Final Concert To Be A Tribute
George Jones' planned final show will now be a tribute concert in his memory.The country legend passed away aged 81 on April 26 before he could complete his farewell Grand Tour and his widow, Nancy,...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 May 2013
Kenny Rogers Is Among The Latest Additions To Country Hall Fame
The Country Music Hall of Fame has picked Kenny Rogers, “Cowboy” Jack Clement and Bobby Bare as the latest musicians to induct as members. The three musicians were named as the hall’s newest inductees at...
By Victoria Pavlova on 11 April 2013
Country Stars Sign Up For Concert Cruise
Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers and Jo Dee Messina are among the stars preparing to set sail on a country concert cruise next year (14).Wade Hayes, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers and Patty Loveless will...
By WENN on 28 January 2013
Kenny Rogers Raising Money For Hurricane Sandy And Sandy Hook Victims
Veteran entertainer Kenny Rogers is donating a portion of the proceeds from his New Jersey and Connecticut concerts to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy and the elementary school massacre.Rogers performed at Bergen Performing Arts...
By WENN on 23 December 2012
Kenny Rogers Was Broke In His 50s
Kenny Rogers has revealed he was strapped for cash during his 50s.The veteran artist, whose smash hits include songs like Lady, Ruby, Coward of the County and The Gambler, amassed a fortune from concert ticket...
By World Entertainment News Network on 01 November 2012
Kenny Rogers' In-laws Were Concerned About His Age Difference With Their Daughter
Kenny Rogers, the singer known for 'Lucille', apparently fell out with Wanda Miller's parents before they were engaged. When the couple began dating, their 28-year age difference allegedly raised concerns from her parents. Rogers was...
By Steven Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 October 2012
Kenny Rogers: 'All-day Drug Bender Scared Me To Death'
A 24-hour drug bender left country legend Kenny Rogers terrified.The Gambler singer has opened up about his drug use and abuse in new book Luck or Something Like it: A Memoir, and he reveals he...
By World Entertainment News Network on 12 October 2012
Kenny Rogers' Memoirs Touch On Phone Sex Scandals
Now a bonafide country music legend, Kenny Rogers has revealed that in the past he was much more rock and roll than you might expect, with his newly published memoirs exposing his bad boy past....
By Michael West on 05 October 2012
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