Country star Kenny Rogers passes away on this day in 2020
Published: March 19, 2024, 10:32 p.m.
Born in 1938, Kenny Rogers went on to live a life of success through the age of 81. The American pop and country singer-songwriter ("The Gambler"; "Through the Years") and entrepreneur (Kenny Rogers Roasters), died of natural causes on March 20, 2020.
Host Kenny Rogers is performing during the 21st annual CMA Awards show at the Grand Ole Opry House Oct. 12, 1987.
871012Kenny Rogers is speaking after winning the Single of the Year award for \"Lucille\" during the 11th annual CMA Awards show at the Grand Ole Opry House Oct. 10, 1977. The song also won the Song of the Year award for songwriters Roger Bowling and Hal Bynum.
771010Kenny Rogers opens with \"You Turn the Light On\" for the audience at the MTSU's Murphy Center Nov. 3, 1984. He is co-starring with Crystal Gayle and country-rock band Sawyer Brown.
841103Host Kenny Rogers, right, and country-pop hero Ronnie Milsap are recreating their hit duet, \"Make No Mistake She's Mine,\" during the 21st annual CMA Awards show at the Grand Ole Opry House Oct. 12, 1987.
871012Host Kenny Rogers, left, gets a little help during his performance of \"Lady\" from pop superstar Lionel Richie, who made a surprise appearance during the nationally televised CMA Awards show Oct. 8, 1984. Richie has written the song and produced on the recording it for Rogers.
841008Host Kenny Rogers, right, joins Dolly Parton after she opens the 18th annual CMA Awards show Oct. 8, 1984 with her current hit, \"Tennessee Homesick Blues.\"
841008Kenny Rogers shows his marker during the Music City Walk of Fame ceremony at the Walk of Fame Park Oct. 24, 2017.
Nas Kenny Rogers Walk Of FamROGERS17, TAP, PORTER, 05. - Country music legend Kenny Rogers performs on the last night of the Wisconsin State Fair. August 16, 2015. Gary Porter for the Journal Sentinel.
Rogers17 Tap Porter 0Kenny Rogers works on his upcoming album at Nashville's Quad Studios on April 12, 2000. Engineer Jim McKell, left, joined Rogers at the soundboard.
Country Music Star Kenny RogerDolly Parton, right, sing together with Kenny Rogers during the TV taping of \"A Country Music Celebration\" honoring the CMA's 35th anniversary at the Grand Ole Opry House Jan. 13, 1993. Dolly was honored during the tribute segment for her.
93then01 090Sheryl Crow, left, and Kenny Rogers share a moment as they present the Best Video of the Year during the 2013 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena June 5, 2013.
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