A talented young Voice finalist was joined on stage by coach Blake Shelton for a winning performance of classic country song “Islands in the Stream.” Emily Ann Roberts was joined on stage by her coach, Blake, in the finale of the ninth season in this tribute to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Posted by Kenny Rogers on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 “Islands in the stream that is what we […] More
If things had gone according to plan, “Islands in the Stream” would have been an R&B song. It’s hard to imagine it now, especially since the tune became famous as a country pop hit. When the Bee Gees wrote “Islands in the Stream,” they wrote it with R&B singer Marvin Gaye in mind. But instead of […] More
Clad in a black cowboy hat, Blake Shelton took the stage at the Cracker Barrel Country Songs of the Year Concert in 2006. He and many other country singers including Trisha Yearwood, Josh Turner, Hank Williams Jr., and Trace Adkins all performed at this concert paying tribute to country music artists who paved the way for them. Merle Haggard, George Jones, John Denver, Vince Gill, Kenny […] More
In the early 90s, Gaither Vocal Band members Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene wrote a song together title “Mary Did You Know.” The song was first recorded by Christian singer Michael English, and later by the Gaither Vocal Band in 1998 for their Christmas album Still the Greatest Story Ever Told. There's a feeling in the air […] More
Country Music Hall Of Famer Kenny Rogers, perhaps most commonly known for his iconic classic “The Gambler,” took to an open stage in a past performance that has gone viral since its upload back in 2009. With sixteen million views and counting, this ballad titled “Lady,” written by the one-and-only Lionel Richie continues to make women swoon with […] More
Uncle Kracker just keeps amazing us! Ever since we uncovered Uncle Kracker singing George Jones, we’ve been looking for other incredible covers he’s done, and you won’t be disappointed!! In 2011, Uncle Kracker stopped by KUPL FM in Portland, Oregon, and sang a few songs in the Bing Lounge. One of those songs was Kenny Roger’s famous tune, “The Gambler“. […] More
Many artists in the country community were shaken when they learned Prince had passed away at the age of 57 on April 21, 2016. In addition to his work as singer, performer, and musician, Prince was also a talented songwriter with a surprising connection to country music. As it turns out, Prince actually wrote a country song for […] More
Kenny Rogers has lived quite a life in his years on this Earth. While he is primarily known as a country star thanks to songs such as “The Gambler” and “Islands in the Stream,” Kenny has made an impact on multiple other genres. Few artists have ever experienced as much success as he has. With […] More
In the studio already working on another project, The Man in Black and his producer agreed to cut a cover version of a song that they had no idea would become an iconic hit in country music – just months after this recording. It is the fortieth anniversary of the release of Kenny Rogers’ “The […] More
Kenny Rogers‘ “The Gambler” is as timeless as a country song could be. It is considered Rogers’ signature piece, earning him the nickname as “The Gambler.” Even those who know little about Rogers and his music know that he’s the one who sang the Grammy-winning tune. Due to its popularity, “The Gambler” has been covered […] More
If you have ever dreamed of hiring your favorite country singer for a private event like a party or a wedding, look no further. Actually we can’t physically book a singer for an event, but we can tell you some information about it! While we would love it if singers performed at private events out of […] More
In September 2015, Kenny Rogers announced on TODAY that he would be retiring after nearly 60 years in the music business. But Rogers knew he couldn’t retire without offering one last tour to his fans. That’s when he announced his plans to embark on a two-year farewell tour, called The Gambler’s Last Deal. Although it […] More
