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Three Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame.

Tad Pole — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:46:09 +0000

The Country Music Hall of Fame inducted three legendary names into their Class of 2013. The Hall selects inductees in three categories; non-performers, Veteran Era and Modern Era. Click to find out who made the grade. Cowboy Jack Clement While Jack’s work as a singer isn’t as well as known as the lives and careers [...]

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

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:45:51 +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.

Classic Country Duets On Today's Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:14:58 +0000

Country music has been the setting for a number of duets, and today on our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m., we're featuring Mark Gray and Tammy Wynette's 1985 hit, "Sometimes When We Touch". We'll follow it up with another classic, "Islands In The Stream", a number one song for Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton in 1983.

Kenny Rogers On Today's Country Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:04:17 +0000

We salute Kenny Rogers on today's "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with his country hit from 1982, "Through The Years", which also made a big splash (with a name like Greg "Splashin'" McShea, I couldn't resist) on Pop charts. We're featuring Kenny Rogers today as he'll be performing live in concert tonight with his "2012 Christmas And Hits Tour" along with Billy Dean at Turning Stone Resort & Casino Event Center.

Exclusive: Kenny Rogers Talks Christmas & Hits Show at Turning Stone, Helping Connecticut Heal and His Family

Polly Wogg — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:14:13 +0000

Kenny Rogers has been entertaining fans for the holidays with his Christmas & Hits show for 31 years. And he thinks he's been at Turning Stone for every one of those years. He spoke with us about his show and his campaign to raise toys and donations for kids in Connecticut and New Jersey.

Kenny Rogers' Lady On Today's Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:10:43 +0000

On today's "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m., Kenny Rogers is in the spotlight with "Lady", the number one country song on this day in 1980. And once again this year, Kenny Rogers brings his holiday show, "2012 Christmas And Hits" to Turning Stone Resort & Casino Events Center, on December 20th. Also appearing on the bill:Billy Dean.

Kenny Rogers Adds Chittenango High School Choir to Turning Stone Concert

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:24:06 +0000

Kenny Rogers is bringing his ever-popular "Christmas and Hits" show to the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center, Thursday, December 20 and this year there will be an extra added local attraction.

Kenny Rogers + Dolly Parton On Today's Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:10:01 +0000

We have an historic song to kick off today's "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. On this day in 1983, "Islands In The Stream" by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton became the first country song ever to top the country, pop and adult contemporary charts, all at the same time. And, Kenny Roger's "2012 Christmas & Hits Tour" comes to Turning Stone Resort & Casino's Event Center on December 20th, which also features Billy Dean.

Kenny Rogers Interview: Legend Dishes on New Book, Retirement and Duet With George Jones

Kevin Richards — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 18:00:48 +0000

The facts are staggering: Kenny Rogers has recorded more than 65 albums, which have sold more than 120 million units worldwide, ranking him #8 on the R.I.A.A.’s list of top-selling male artists of all time. However, it is the song titles that people will remember forever. Country fan or not, you probably know names like ‘Through [...]

Kenny Rogers' Lady On Today's Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:52:15 +0000

Kenny Rogers has had his share of hits, on both country and pop charts. Today, we begin our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with a number one country song by Kenny Rogers in 1980, "Lady". And on this day in the same year, "Lady" entered the Top 40 charts where it later went to number one as well. And again this year, on December 20th, Kenny Rogers will be appearing at Turning Stone Resort & Casino with his "2012 Christmas & Hits Tour", with Billy Dean also on the bill.

Kenny Rogers & Stephen Colbert Sing 'Islands in the Stream'

Polly Wogg — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:30:52 +0000

Move over Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers has a new duet partner. Stephen Colbert stopped by Good Morning America, where Kenny was doing an interview on his new autobiography, to sing his big duet 'Islands in the Stream.'

Kenny Rogers Releasing Autobiography 'Luck or Something Like It' Oct. 2

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:42:59 +0000

Legendary country star Kenny Rogers will chronicle his more than 50 years in entertainment in an upcoming autobiography. Rogers will release ‘Luck or Something Like It’ tomorrow (Oct. 2) through William Morrow. The book will cover the entire spectrum of the multi-faceted entertainer’s lifelong journey through music, movies and television, from his rock roots with [...]

Duets On Today's Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:10:50 +0000

Today we're featuring duets on our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. We'll begin with one of the great duos, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton with "Islands In The Stream", which went to number one on the country charts in 1983 and was a big pop hit as well. We'll complete the double with Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash's duet, "Jackson", which went to number two in 1967.

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

Kevin Richards — Sat, 30 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 On Today's Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:10:30 +0000

Maybe you've seen Kenny Rogers at one of his live concerts at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. Today, we lead off our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with his number one country hit on this day in 1979, "She Believes In Me". This classic ballad was also a big pop hit.

Kenny And Dottie On Today's Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:10:03 +0000

Today we kick off our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with a classic duet, Kenny Rogers and Dottie West singing, "All I Ever Need Is You". That was the number one song this day back in 1979, and before that it was a huge pop hit for Sonny & Cher. And, check out another story here on Kenny's thoughts on his hit "The Gambler".

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

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:30:30 +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!

2012 CMA Music Festival Lineup Scores Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers + More

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:00:46 +0000

As the star-laced lineup for the 2012 CMA Music Fest is unrolled, it would seem the Country Music Association is saving the most legendary for last. The Association just announced the newest talent slated to set their boots on the stage of Nashville’s LP Field in early June, and they’re undoubtedly adding some of the biggest heavy hitters yet. Among them are legends like Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers, Ronnie Milsap and the Mavericks, who will be reuniting for the show after almost 10 years apart.

Nashville's Don Schlitz Named To the Songwriters Hall of Fame [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:15:28 +0000

Longtime Nashville songwriter Don Schlitz has been named to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. While best know for his Grammy Award winning song "The Gambler", a million seller for Kenny Rogers, Schlitz is responsible for dozens of other country favorites including "Forever and Ever Amen" done by Randy Travis, "I Take My Chances" recorded by Mary Chapin Carpenter and Keith Whitley's "When You Say Nothing At All", later re-recorded by Alison Krauss. According to The Boot he joins a select list of other songwriters slated for induction June 14 in New York City.

The Coward Of The County On The Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:10:19 +0000

One of Kenny Rogers' biggest hits on both country and pop charts is "Coward of the County". It went to number one on the country charts in 1980, and on this day in that same year, the song was number one on the pop charts in England, and stayed there for two weeks. Today, we're featuring "Coward Of The County' on our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m.