This week in 1981, Kenny Rogers was at #6 on the Billboard Top 100 Singles chart with “I Don’t Need You”—one of the Top Adult Contemporary Songs of the 80’s. Air Supply had the #1 song (“The One That You Love”) while Kenny’s close friends @thekimcarnes (“Bette Davis Eyes” – #2) and @theoakridgeboys (“Elvira” – #5) enjoyed spots in the Top 5. #throwbackthursday -Team KR
“It’s more fun to do something for someone else than for yourself.” -Kenny Rogers
Thank God for the memories. This is how we will remember Joe Bonsall … always smiling. Joe and his friendliness, high-energy personality, positive outlook—and of course, that voice(!)—made this world a better place one person at a time. Our hearts and prayers go out to Joe’s family, friends, associates and Kenny’s brothers for life, @theoakridgeboys and their fans. It’s a heartbreaking loss, but we take comfort in the fact there is no doubt an extraordinary reunion going on today. -Team KR
“I just hope I can spread some of the happiness that’s been coming my way.” -Kenny Rogers {📷 by Scott Newton} #kennyrogers #wisdom #lifelessons #kennyisms #behappy #begrateful #livelifebetter #happysunday #lifeislikeasong -TKR
Kenny Rogers & @dollyparton singing together again? That’s music to our ears! A previously unreleased, newly-remixed version of their “lost” duet, “Tell Me That You Love Me,” is available for the first time on the new Kenny Rogers album “Life Is Like A Song” featuring 8 previously unreleased tracks & 2 rarities — OUT TODAY! (available at link in bio) -Team KR
#onthisday in 1995, Kenny Rogers had quite an ace up his sleeve in Las Vegas at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. He filled in for KR impersonator Mark Hinds on “The Gambler” and “Ruby” during Mark’s show and then joined Dolly Parton impersonator Sandy Anderson for “Islands in the Stream.” The audience was not told the real Kenny Rogers would be appearing. -Team KR
This week in 1982, the major motion picture SIX PACK starring Kenny Rogers as race car driver Brewster Baker was released wide in U.S. movie theatres by 20th Century Fox. The theme song to the movie—“Love Will Turn You Around”—was a #1 country hit, #1 AC hit & #13 pop hit performed & co-written by KR. #flashbackfriday -Team KR
Show kindness, patience, and love. #flashbackfriday -Team KR
Happy Red, White & Blue! -Team KR {Photo: Everett Collection}
This week in 1982, Kenny Rogers arrived in a helicopter to Paso Robles, CA and was lowered to the California Mid-State Fair stage from the hovering craft to the wild cheers of his fans. Kenny brought record crowds to the fair, resulting in a wave of fair goers flooding the fair gates as never seen before. Kenny was one of the most popular entertainers to perform at the California Mid-State Fair—appearing there eight times during his career. Only Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw have performed more times at the Mid-State Fair. (Info courtesy of David Middlecamp / San Luis Obispo Tribune and photos by Tony Hertz / Sam Luis Obispo Tribune) #flashbackfriday -Team KR
This week in 1982, Kenny Rogers arrived in a helicopter to Paso Robles, CA and was lowered to the California Mid-State Fair stage from the hovering craft to the wild cheers of his fans. Kenny brought record crowds to the fair, resulting in a wave of fair goers flooding the fair gates as never seen before. Kenny was one of the most popular entertainers to perform at the California Mid-State Fair—appearing there eight times during his career. Only Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw have performed more times at the Mid-State Fair. (Info courtesy of David Middlecamp / San Luis Obispo Tribune and photos by Tony Hertz / Sam Luis Obispo Tribune) #flashbackfriday -Team KR
This week in 1982, Kenny Rogers arrived in a helicopter to Paso Robles, CA and was lowered to the California Mid-State Fair stage from the hovering craft to the wild cheers of his fans. Kenny brought record crowds to the fair, resulting in a wave of fair goers flooding the fair gates as never seen before. Kenny was one of the most popular entertainers to perform at the California Mid-State Fair—appearing there eight times during his career. Only Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw have performed more times at the Mid-State Fair. (Info courtesy of David Middlecamp / San Luis Obispo Tribune and photos by Tony Hertz / Sam Luis Obispo Tribune) #flashbackfriday -Team KR
This week in 1982, Kenny Rogers arrived in a helicopter to Paso Robles, CA and was lowered to the California Mid-State Fair stage from the hovering craft to the wild cheers of his fans. Kenny brought record crowds to the fair, resulting in a wave of fair goers flooding the fair gates as never seen before. Kenny was one of the most popular entertainers to perform at the California Mid-State Fair—appearing there eight times during his career. Only Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw have performed more times at the Mid-State Fair. (Info courtesy of David Middlecamp / San Luis Obispo Tribune and photos by Tony Hertz / Sam Luis Obispo Tribune) #flashbackfriday -Team KR
Kenny Rogers & @dollyparton … does it get any better? We love the sound of their voices together, which makes tomorrow (Friday, June 2nd) a great day for Kenny & Dolly fans! Kenny’s new album, LIFE IS LIKE A SONG, will be available for the first time, including the previously unheard remix of their “lost duet”—”Tell Me That You Love Me.” We can’t wait for you to hear this! Only 1 day to go… #kennyrogers #dollyparton #duet #timeless #lifeislikeasong -Team KR
This week in 1976, Kenny Rogers went into American Studio in Nashville, Tennessee to record “Lucille” in one afternoon session. You could say it was time well spent. -Team KR
“Enjoy every phase of your journey but never allow yourself to become content or complacent.” -Kenny Rogers -Team KR
Happy Birthday to one of our favorite KR fans and collaborators: the amazingly talented @alisonkrauss !! -Team KR // 📷: Jason Henke
We are very saddened to hear about Dave Loggins’ passing this week. A Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, Dave was a four-time Grammy Award nominee who wrote Kenny’s #1 hit, “Morning Desire” (produced by Sir George Martin). Dave also wrote and performed the timeless #1 classic “Please Come To Boston” and had his songs recorded by Don Williams, Johnny Cash, Alabama, Smokey Robinson, Ray Charles, Reba McEntire and Willie Nelson, to name a few. Thank you for all of the great music, Dave! -Team KR
We are very saddened to hear about Dave Loggins’ passing this week. A Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, Dave was a four-time Grammy Award nominee who wrote Kenny’s #1 hit, “Morning Desire” (produced by Sir George Martin). Dave also wrote and performed the timeless #1 classic “Please Come To Boston” and had his songs recorded by Don Williams, Johnny Cash, Alabama, Smokey Robinson, Ray Charles, Reba McEntire and Willie Nelson, to name a few. Thank you for all of the great music, Dave! -Team KR
“Go where the music takes you.” -Kenny Rogers -Team KR
This month in 2015, @treyanastasio introduced Kenny Rogers as a special surprise guest to join @phish on their festival-closing set at @bonnaroo to perform “The Gambler.” The crowd welcomed KR with loud chants of “Kenny! Kenny! Kenny!” -Team KR
“Hard work and perseverance win out in the end.” -Kenny Rogers #mondaymotivation -Team KR Photo Copyright The Estate of Kenny Rogers
This week in 1978, Kenny Rogers released “Love Or Something Like It”—the title track from his fourth solo album. Written by Kenny with Steve Glassmeyer from Kenny’s band, Bloodline, the song went to #1 on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs Chart and Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart. #kennyrogers #loveorsomethinglikeit #classic #timeless #lifeislikeasong -Team KR
Taking a moment to remember the late @_kennyrogers on the release of his first posthumous album ‘Life Is Like A Song.’ It brings us immense joy to know that he chose to include his own rendition of our beloved track “I Wish It Would Rain.” Kenny, your legacy lives on through your beautiful music. Rest in peace, dear friend.
