40 Years Ago: Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s ‘Islands in the Stream’ Tops Pop, Country Charts40 Years Ago: Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s ‘Islands in the Stream’ Tops Pop, Country ChartsFor the two chart weeks dated Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 1983, Rogers and Parton pulled off quite a feat.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
How Dolly Parton Saved Kenny Rogers From Passing on a Career HitHow Dolly Parton Saved Kenny Rogers From Passing on a Career HitHe nearly gave up on a huge, huge hit. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
The Crazy Story Behind Kenny Rogers’ Signature Hit, ‘The Gambler’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. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
See Inside Kenny Rogers’ Jaw-Dropping California Estate [Pictures]See Inside Kenny Rogers’ Jaw-Dropping California Estate [Pictures]He had expensive taste in real estate and the money to back it up. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Remember When Johnny Cash Recorded Kenny Rogers’ ‘The Gambler’?Remember When Johnny Cash Recorded Kenny Rogers’ ‘The Gambler’?His version sounded very different from Rogers' hit. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Willie Nelson Reveals He Passed on Kenny Rogers’ ‘The Gambler’ [Watch]Willie Nelson Reveals He Passed on Kenny Rogers’ ‘The Gambler’ [Watch]Imagine how different things could have been. Tricia DespresTricia Despres
Best Friends Forever: 5 Country Music Pairs We LoveBest Friends Forever: 5 Country Music Pairs We LoveFriendship goals!Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
See Rascal Flatts’ Musical Tribute to Kenny Rogers With ‘Through the Years’See Rascal Flatts’ Musical Tribute to Kenny Rogers With ‘Through the Years’This did our heart good.Tricia DespresTricia Despres
‘ACM Presents: Our Country': Kenny Rogers Remembered With Tribute Medley‘ACM Presents: Our Country': Kenny Rogers Remembered With Tribute MedleyLuke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker honored Kenny Rogers with a performance on the 'ACM Presents: Our Country' TV special.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Kenny Rogers’ Family Invite Fans to Donate to Coronavirus Relief Fund in His MemoryKenny Rogers’ Family Invite Fans to Donate to Coronavirus Relief Fund in His MemoryHe always supported the musicians and others who worked around him.Cillea HoughtonCillea Houghton
Vince Gill, Brad Paisley + Marty Stuart Open Grand Ole Opry With Kenny Rogers Tribute [WATCH]Vince Gill, Brad Paisley + Marty Stuart Open Grand Ole Opry With Kenny Rogers Tribute [WATCH]Rest in peace, sweet music man ...Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Kenny Rogers10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Kenny RogersThe country icon had quite an eventful life. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak