Kenny Rogers's biography
Kenny Rogers is 82 years old singer born at United States of America. He was born on Sunday 21st of August 1938. According to year of birth 1938 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 21st of August means he is Leo. As sign in itself indicates “Lion” or “King”, hence people born under Leo sign are considered to be leaders in every aspects of life. They are royal in nature.
He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be singer. You can know him also as actor, singer-songwriter, musician, entrepreneur, music artist, visual artist, record producer, author, photographer, artist. He is recently known as television actor.
Kenny Rogers's family
Kenny Rogers's ex spouse
Marianne Gordon
Kenny Rogers and Marianne Gordon have been together since 1977 for 16 years. She is known as actor. His ex spouse was born on Tuesday 23rd of July 1946 in Athens.
Kenny Rogers's schools
We found 3 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: University of Houston, Northside High School, Wharton Dual Language Academy.
Detailed informations about his schools
- Attended and graduated from Jefferson Davis High School (now Northside High School) (1956).
- Attended the University of Houston in Houston, Texas, but did not graduate (1958).
Kenny Rogers's career
His main focus is to be singer. He focuses on country music. He is also a member of The First Edition. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays bass guitar.
How did Kenny Rogers die
He died on on Friday 20th of March 2020 when he was 82 years old. Kenny Rogerss death was caused by natural causes. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Kenny Rogers's Awards
- He received award for Favorite Country Single for work Lucille in 1978
- He received award for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work Ten Years of Gold in 1979
- He received award for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work The Gambler in 1980
- He received award for Favorite Country Single for work Coward of the County in 1981
- He received award for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work The Gambler in 1981
- He received award for American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album for work Kenny Rogers - Greatest Hits (1980) in 1982
- He received award for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work Kenny Rogers - Greatest Hits (1980) in 1982
- He received award for Favorite Country Single for work Love Will Turn You Around in 1983
- He received award for Favorite Country Single for work Islands in the Stream in 1985
- He received award for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work Eyes That See in the Dark in 1985
Kenny Rogers's Rankings
- His 1983 duet "Islands in the Stream" with fellow country singer Dolly Parton was ranked the #1 on CMT 100 greatest country duets of all time. The song, however, was originally written for Diana Ross by The Bee Gees (Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb).
Kenny Rogers's Nominations
- He was nominated for Favorite Country Single for work Lucille in 1978
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Album of the Year for work The Gambler in 1979
- He was nominated for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work Ten Years of Gold in 1979
- He was nominated for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work The Gambler in 1980
- He was nominated for Favorite Country Single for work Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer in 1981
- He was nominated for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work Ten Years of Gold in 1981
- He was nominated for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work The Gambler in 1981
- He was nominated for Favorite Country Single for work Coward of the County in 1981
- He was nominated for Juno Award for International Album of the Year for work Kenny Rogers - Greatest Hits (1980) in 1981
- He was nominated for American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album for work Kenny Rogers - Greatest Hits (1980) in 1982
- He was nominated for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work Kenny Rogers - Greatest Hits (1980) in 1982
- He was nominated for Favorite Country Single for work Love Will Turn You Around in 1983
- He was nominated for Favorite Country Single for work Islands in the Stream in 1985
- He was nominated for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work Eyes That See in the Dark in 1985
What Kenny Rogers has done for a first time
- Is a well-respected photographer; was invited to the White House to create a portrait of First Lady Hillary Clinton for the CBS-TV special A Day in the Life of Country Music (1993).
- Member of The New Christy Minstrels and The First Edition before launching a solo career that produced 20 top-40 hits from 1977-84. The singer, guitarist and bassist specialized in easy listening music with a country flavor.
Kenny Rogers's quotes
- Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
- A smart man isn't necessarily one who knows all the answers, but knows where to find them.
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Kenny Rogers's body shape
Lets describe how Kenny Rogers looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.
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