American Songwriter

On This Day in 1979, Kenny Rogers Was at No. 1 With an Album That Helped Cement His Domination of the Country Charts

Forty-six years ago today, Kenny Rogers topped the country chart with an album that introduced two major crossover hits.

Here’s the Crazy Story Behind Kenny Rogers’ Signature Hit, ‘The Gambler’

Kenny Rogers scored the defining hit of his career when he released “The Gambler” in 1978, but he was not the first artist to ...
American Songwriter

Richard Marx’s First No. 1 as a Songwriter Was This 1984 Kenny Rogers Single

And we sat at the piano and he [Kenny Rogers] cut my song. And then he cut two more of my songs, and that launched my ...
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Remembering Kenny Rogers on His Birthday: 10 Songs That Shaped Generations

Celebrate the legendary Kenny Rogers by revisiting 10 of his most unforgettable songs. Kenny Rogers left an unforgettable mark on music, blending country, pop, and storytelling in a way that made ...