Story Behind the Song: Kenny Rogers' 'Through the Years' At age 19, he performed the teen-dream ballad on "American Bandstand." As a solo artist, Kenneth Rogers (who'd soon change his stage name to Kenny) recorded a song called "That Crazy Feeling," which was released on Carlton Records. label Imperial Records, then went their separate ways. They cut a few forgettable tracks for L.A. In high school, he formed a vocal group called the Scholars. His version of "Lovesick Blues" won him the grand prize: a half-gallon of vanilla ice cream and a meeting with country star Eddy Arnold. He entered his first talent contest when he was 10. "As early as grade school, I began to see music and singing as a respite from all the awkwardness and embarrassment of growing up poor, shy and often an outsider," Rogers wrote in his 2012 book, "Luck or Something Like It: A Memoir."
The fourth of Edward and Lucille's eight children, Rogers grew up in the San Felipe Courts housing project and was the first person in his family to receive a high school diploma. Kenneth Donald Rogers (called "Kenneth Ray" by his family members) was born in Houston on Aug. He also published several photography books, donated time and money to philanthropic causes, appeared in a number of made-for-television movies and launched an eponymous restaurant chain. He was under hospice care and died of natural causes, Hagan said.ĭuring his six-decade career, the charismatic, husky-voiced singer sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, won three Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He died at home in Sandy Springs, Georgia, representative Keith Hagan told The Associated Press. To make a hotel reservation at Four Winds New Buffalo or for more information on Four Winds New Buffalo, Four Winds Hartford, or Four Winds Dowagiac, please call 1 (866)-4WINDS1, (866)494-6371 or visit Additionally, be sure to like Four Winds on Facebook at and follow on Twitter at for information on the latest offers and promotions.Watch Video: Kenny Rogers: The life and career of 'The Gambler'Ĭountry crossover star Kenny Rogers, known for recording enduring classics like "The Gambler," "Lucille" and "Islands in the Stream" and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on record and on TV, died Friday night. Details on concerts at Silver Creek Event Center are available at Reservations and Information event center can be reconfigured to host a variety of meetings, special events, conferences, and banquets. In addition to hosting concerts, the 17,000 sq. More information on Kenny Rogers is available at Four Winds New Buffalo's Silver Creek Event Center is a 1,500 seat, multi-use facility that is located next to the casino floor. A new exhibit highlighting Rogers' career, "Kenny Rogers: Through The Years," opened on Augat the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. He has also received hundreds of awards for his music and charity work, including three Grammys, 11 People's Choice Awards, 18 American Music Awards, eight Academy of Country Music awards, and six Country Music Association awards, including the CMA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. His "Greatest Hits" album has sold over 24 million copies worldwide.
Rogers has sold more than 120 million records worldwide and is the Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) eighth bestselling male artist of all time with one Diamond album, 19 Platinum albums and 31 Gold albums. The performances, which have become an annual holiday tradition, are the only place fans can hear Rogers' instantly identifiable sweetly raspy vocals on traditional and original holiday songs such as "White Christmas," "Joy To The World," and "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)" alongside several of his 24 number one hits such as "The Gambler," "Lady," "Lucille," "She Believes in Me," "Islands in the Stream," and "We've Got Tonight." Grammy Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Rogers is known for spreading holiday cheer with his festive Christmas and Hits shows.
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Ticket prices start at $65 plus applicable fees. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster Web site, or by calling (800)745-3000. Tickets for the concert can be purchased beginning on Friday, September 12 at 10 a.m. The concert is part of Rogers' Christmas and Hits Through The Years Tour, which features an evening of greatest hits and holiday standards with special guest Linda Davis. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians' Four Winds casinos are pleased to announce an upcoming concert by music legend and American icon Kenny Rogers at Four Winds New Buffalo's Silver Creek Event Center on Friday, December 5, at 9 p.m.