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Kenny Rogers

Country Music Legend Kenny Rogers Dies At 81

Blake Farmer

March 21, 2020

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Country music icon Kenny Rogers, whose hits included “Lucille,” “Lady” and “The Gambler,” died late Friday at his home in Sandy Springs, Ga., his family said in a statement. He was 81.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: country music, Country Music Hall of Fame, Kenny Rogers

A Guide to Country Music Hall of Fame’s Class of 2013

Nina Cardona

April 10, 2013

Kenny Rogers, Cowboy Jack Clement and Bobby Bare were named today as the next three members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. All three were born during the Depression, have experience in multiple genres of music–and very long resumes. Plaques featuring their images will be added to the rotunda at the Hall of Fame […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Anderson, Bobby Bare, Country Music Hall of Fame, Jack Clement, Kenny Rogers

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