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June 18th in Country Music History

Skeeter Nash — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:39:28 +0000

Here are some events In Country Music History that happened on June 18th… 1915: A.P. Carter married Sara Dougherty in Virginia, starting the legendary Country music family that produced June Carter and Carlene Carter. 1973: Loretta Lynn appeared on the cover of “Newsweek” magazine. 1976: Hank Williams Jr. married his third wife, Becky, in Louisiana. [...]

Kenny Rogers Tears Up Talking About Hall of Fame Induction

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:15:29 +0000

The legendary Kenny Rogers has had one of the most successful and longest-lived careers of any artist of his generation, but he still hadn’t achieved the pinnacle of country success — induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame — until this year. The singer was announced as one of the 2013 inductees at a [...]

The CMA Announces 2013 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees

Skeeter Nash — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:43:04 +0000

The Country Music Association unveiled the names of this year’s Country Music Hall of Fame inductees at a press conference held in the Hall’s rotunda. Two legendary artists, and a legendary songwriter/producer will soon have their plaques on the walls of that same rotunda, joining the ranks of Country music royalty. This year’s inductees are: [...]

Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers + More to Set Sail for the First-Ever Country Music Cruise

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:41:51 +0000

Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers and a handful of country music’s top stars have all signed on to perform on the inaugural Country Music Cruise, a country-themed ocean liner that will set sail through the Caribbean in early 2014. “Country music fans are in for something really special,” Vince Gill promises of his future voyage (quote [...]

Kenny Rogers Plays Santa for Young Hurricane Sandy Victims

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:30:33 +0000

Kenny Rogers will come to the rescue of kids affected by Hurricane Sandy next week at his concert date in Englewood, NJ. Along with toymakers Fisher-Price and Mattel, the big-hearted singer has teamed with the Bergen Performing Arts Center and the Englewood Fire Department for a toy drive to collect Christmas toys for children in Bergen County, which was hit hard by the storm.

Kenny Rogers Celebrates 31st Anniversary of Annual Christmas and Hits Tour

Megan Pacella — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:15:34 +0000

From November 23 to December 23, Kenny Rogers will be delivering Christmas to venues all over the country. The famed country music star has been celebrating the season every year for 31 years with his Christmas and Hits Tour, and this year will be just as festive.

Kenny Rogers Thrilled 'The Gambler' Is the No. 1 Country Song of All Time

Kevin Richards — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:00:18 +0000

Kenny Rogers and his 1978 smash ‘The Gambler’ are sitting at No. 1 on Taste of Country’s list of the Top 100 Country Songs of all time. The moment the country superstar heard the news, he was quick to respond with his appreciation for our recognizing this timeless classic.

Kenny Rogers Dishes on Hit Song 'The Gambler' to Promote 'All In: The Poker Movie' – Exclusive Video

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:30:30 +0000

Today (April 24), 4th Row Films released the film ‘All In: The Poker Movie’ nationally through digital retails like iTunes and Amazon, with the full DVD due to store shelves in July. The film, which features stars like Matt Damon and American poker player Chris Moneymaker, will also feature an interview with Kenny Rogers, but we’ve got your sneak peek of Rogers dishing on his hit ‘The Gambler’ right here!

Lionel Richie And Country Music

Rob Garrett — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:57:13 +0000

Lionel was working on a duets album in Nashville and figured he could get a few country musicians to join. When he asked though it seemed like everyone in Nashville wanted in. The album is called Tuskegee and it sure does have a lot