95.7 KEZJ - Southern Idaho's New Country » Kenny Rogers http://kezj.com Southern Idaho's Best Country Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:39:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Kenny Rogers Tears Up Talking About Hall of Fame Induction http://kezj.com/kenny-rogers-hall-of-fame-induction/ http://kezj.com/kenny-rogers-hall-of-fame-induction/#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:00:29 +0000 Sterling Whitaker http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=168953 The legendary Kenny Rogers has had one of the most successful and longest-lived careers of any artist of his generation, but he still hadn't achieved the pinnacle of country success -- induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame -- until this year.

]]> http://kezj.com/kenny-rogers-hall-of-fame-induction/feed/ 0 Beth Gwinn, Getty Images 2013 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees Announced http://kezj.com/2013-country-music-hall-of-fame-inductees/ http://kezj.com/2013-country-music-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:30:53 +0000 Christina Vinson http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=168456 The Country Music Hall of Fame just added a little more fame to its halls with the pending induction of Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and Cowboy Jack Clement. It's country music's highest honor, and the three join the ranks of artists such as Reba McEntire and Vince Gill.

]]> http://kezj.com/2013-country-music-hall-of-fame-inductees/feed/ 0 Rick Diamond/Paul Hawthorne/Erika Goldring Kenny Rogers Interview: Legend Dishes on New Book, Retirement and Duet With George Jones http://kezj.com/kenny-rogers-interview-legend-dishes-on-new-book-retirement-and-duet-with-george-jones/ http://kezj.com/kenny-rogers-interview-legend-dishes-on-new-book-retirement-and-duet-with-george-jones/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:00:48 +0000 Kevin Richards http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=125976 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.

]]> http://kezj.com/kenny-rogers-interview-legend-dishes-on-new-book-retirement-and-duet-with-george-jones/feed/ 0 Frederick Breedon, Getty Images Kenny Rogers Thrilled 'The Gambler' Is the No. 1 Country Song of All Time http://kezj.com/kenny-rogers-thrilled-the-gambler-top-country-song-all-time/ http://kezj.com/kenny-rogers-thrilled-the-gambler-top-country-song-all-time/#comments Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:00:18 +0000 Kevin Richards http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=104437 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.

]]> http://kezj.com/kenny-rogers-thrilled-the-gambler-top-country-song-all-time/feed/ 0 Larry Busacca, Getty Images Kenny Rogers Announces Dates for 30th Annual Christmas and Hits Tour http://kezj.com/kenny-rogers-30th-annual-christmas-and-hits-tour/ http://kezj.com/kenny-rogers-30th-annual-christmas-and-hits-tour/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:05:41 +0000 Jeff Giles http://tsminteractive.com/?p=49633 When you’ve been doing something as long as Kenny Rogers has been making music, the milestones are bound to pile up — and sure enough, this holiday season will mark an auspicious anniversary for the country legend.

When Rogers embarks on his annual Christmas and Hits tour this November 25, it’ll mark his 30th straight year of heading out on the road to bring holiday cheer to fans. Billy Dean will join Rogers for the 17-date run, which concludes December 23.

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