Kenny Rogers tickets on sale Sep 20, 2008
Published: Friday, September 19, 2008 1:22 PM MDT Tickets for the upcoming Kenny Rogers concert go on sale Monday beginning at 11. 30 a.m. at the Cam-plex Ticket Office. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top 10 C... Sep 18, 2008
Lady, by Kenny Rogers, 1980. You re Still the One, by Shania Twain, 1997. (Suite101.com)
Love letters from war Sep 14, 2008
She barbecued with friends, and bought tickets to a Kenny Rogers concert ... He had made it home, just in time for the Kenny Rogers concert. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Gennaro FiliceMLB POWER RANKINGS Sep 12, 2008
Kenny Rogers owns a plump 5. 49 ERA and 1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Shopping channel QVC sees music opportunities Sep 10, 2008
QVC has sold music almost since the channel's inception in 1986 and even launched a short-lived record label in the late '90s that released albums by Kenny Rogers, among others. Although QVC has continued to sell music in recent years, "we weren't going after it," Yoegel says. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Dress like a champion, play like one? Sep 7, 2008
Kenny Rogers, Mike Witt. Dennis Martinez. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'East Bound And Down' Singer Dies Sep 4, 2008
Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers (television movies) followed their lead. "I went around the corner to motion pictures," he said in a 1992 AP interview. (Click2Houston, TX)
Jerry Reed, 71; country singer became film star Sep 3, 2008
Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Kenny Rogers followed their lead. Born in Atlanta, Mr. Reed learned to play guitar at age 8 when his mother bought him a $2 guitar and showed him how to play a G-chord. (Boston Globe)
Jerry Reed, 71 Sep 3, 2008
Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers followed their lead. Born in Atlanta, Mr. Reed learned to play guitar at 8 when his mother bought him a $2 guitar and showed him how to play a G-chord. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Kenny Rogers Ready To Quit Music Business? Sep 2, 2008
Kenny Rogers Ready To Quit Music Business ... AP ImageKenny Rogers ... Kenny Rogers Ready To Quit Music Business. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Gathright looking for results at plate Aug 31, 2008
He didn't start against lefty Kenny Rogers on Saturday night. Gathright, sent to Triple-A Omaha to recover from a right shoulder bruise, returned on Aug. 21. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Bat McGrath Returns Aug 30, 2008
McGrath now lives in Nashville, writes songs for other artists including Wynonna and Kenny Rogers, and is married to actress Tricia Cast (Nina on "Young and the Restless"). Email Story. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Buzz Briefs: "Suge" Knight, DMX Aug 29, 2008
Plus: Kenny Rogers, "Survivor: Gabon," Oprah, Kid Rock, Playboy Mansion, Screen Actors Guild ... Kenny Rogers May Hang Up His Hat In Music Biz ... After 50 years in the music business, Kenny Rogers is thinking about hanging up his microphone for good. (CBS News)
Kenny Rogers Says Next Album May Be His Last Aug 29, 2008
(August 28, 2008)--After 50 years in the music business, Kenny Rogers is thinking about hanging up his microphone for good ... "They say having kids at my age either makes you or breaks you and I'm leaning heavily toward break right now, he said. Rogers came out with a career retrospective CD this week called, "Kenny Rogers: 50 Years ... Kenny Rogers may exit music biz. (KWTX.com, TX)
After 50 years, Rogers still excited about hits Aug 28, 2008
(AP) -- Kenny Rogers is proud of his 50-year career, but he can't help but hope that the best is yet to come. "For me, the whole goal is to stay relevant as long as I can," said Rogers, whose career retrospective, "Kenny Rogers: 50 Years," came out Tuesday exclusively through Cracker Barrel restaurants. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Buzz Briefs: Rapper Dr. Dre, Kenny Rogers Aug 27, 2008
Kenny Rogers: Music Just As Good 50 Years Later. Kenny Rogers is proud of his 50-year career, but he can't help but hope that the best is yet to come ... "For me, the whole goal is to stay relevant as long as I can," said Rogers, whose career retrospective, "Kenny Rogers: 50 Years," came out Tuesday exclusively through Cracker Barrel restaurants. (CBS News)
Davies recalled to make start Aug 23, 2008
Sunday: Royals (TBD) vs. Tigers (Kenny Rogers, 9-10, 4. 94), 1:10 p.m. CT Monday: Royals (Gil Meche, 10-9, 4. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Choctaw Nation Labor Day to be filled with music Aug 17, 2008
Saturdays headliners include the pure harmony of the Gatlin Brothers at 6 p.m., concert favorite Neal McCoy at 8 p.m., and the legendary Kenny Rogers at 10 p.m.. Sunday Gospel Singing begins at 2 p.m. with a different group every 15 to 20 minutes until 7 p.m. when the Crabb Family takes the stage. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Smith Wiles Co. founder dead at 52 following hunting accident Aug 15, 2008
He was well-known in the music industry and worked with clients including: Krauss, John Rich, Big Kenny, Naomi Judd, Darryl Worley, Kix Brooks, Alan Jackson, Kenny Rogers and Keith Anderson. Smith began his career in 1978 with a mid-sized accounting firm specializing in real estate and construction accounting. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Aug. 14 edition: Obituaries Aug 15, 2008
He was fortunate enough to work with such musical luminaries as Stevie Wonder, Kenny Rogers, the Moody Blues, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. His work at Kurzweil combined Mr. Guarnieri s love of music and travel. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Out & About for Aug. 14-20 Aug 14, 2008
Kenny Rogers, Aug. 20, Vienna, Va. Legendary country music singer performs hits, including "The Gambler" and "Through the Years." Wolf Trap Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Rogers roasted: Chicken chain shakes up board Aug 12, 2008
FORT LAUDERDALE -- Kenny Rogers, the country singer whose face has adorned the menus of some 300 fast-food restaurants, has been dumped from the board of his namesake chicken chain. Rogers, who owns 15 percent of Fort Lauderdale-based Roasters Corp., is one of an unspecified number of board members who have lost their seats since the company changed hands this summer. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Gambler comes to town Aug 8, 2008
No word on what Kenny Rogers will sing at the Cape Cod Melody Tent tonight, but based on his recent performance at the CMA (Country Music Association) Fest, he hasn't grown tired of "Lady" and "The Gambler," which is a good thing because neither have we. If you can't swing a drive to the Cape tonight, Rogers is at the South Shore Music Circus tomorrow. (Boston Globe)
St. Jean, Quebec Hot Air Balloon Fe... Aug 6, 2008
Country crooner Kenny Rogers closes the event Aug. 17. Info. (Suite101.com)
Keeping score at Wrigley: Vin good, Ozzy really bad Aug 6, 2008
Kenny Rogers (the singer, not the pitcher) He's a pure singer and he did it so well. He was excellent. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
This isn't funny-like-a-clown funny Jul 25, 2008
18 Wheels of Love posted the refrain to The Gambler by Kenny Rogers, as a song that fit the Braves (and it does). Well, he s another part of the song that would work. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Take Me Out ... Jul 25, 2008
Some guest singers nail it, like Kenny Rogers and Eddie Vedder ... " Kenny Rogers, country singer: "He's a pure singer and he did it so well. (The Palm Beach Post)
Commentary: Taking a look at our local teams at the break Jul 24, 2008
26), and Grandpa Kenny Rogers (6-6, 4. 55) have been mysteries to themselves, if not everyone else who counted on them. (Dowagiac News, MI)
But there's no mistaking that voice Jul 23, 2008
On his website, former Doobie Brother Michael McDonald confesses that he's been mistaken for many people over the years, including Kenny Rogers and Captain Kangaroo. We'd say he also has a Santa Claus thing going on. (Boston Globe)
Tigers pour it on against Royals Jul 23, 2008
-- Kenny Rogers frustrated the Kansas City Royals for six innings Tuesday night, then reliever Fernando Rodney dominated them. Rogers got the 7-1 win for the Detroit Tigers but did not return after the. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Larry Olson: Much more than nutrition on the menu Jul 21, 2008
Meals are enjoyed in an atmosphere that on any given day might include music by country and western s Kenny Rogers or Johnny Cash, or polka king Frankie Yankovic and perhaps a game of cards or bingo. It s hearing the laughter, the teasing that goes on. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Taste in music: Readers make their picks Jul 20, 2008
Among the top hits nominated as least favorite: Sugar, Sugar by the Archies; It's Not Unusual by Tom Jones; American Pie by Don McLean; Joy to the World by Three Dog Night; Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.; Horse With No Name by America; Islands In the Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton; Brand New Key by Melanie; Can't Smile Without You by Barry Manilow; I Want Your Sex by George Michael; and We Built This City by Starship. "I see the wide range of music tastes in people every day," says Ann... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tracylyn: Illinois Based Country Pop/Rocker Decides to "Think Big" and Take Her Dreams Down to Nashville and 'Close the Door' with Some of Music Row's Top Songwriters Jul 19, 2008
Co-Produced by Tom Paden, a top songwriter whose tunes have been recorded by Kenny Rogers, Reba McEntire, Restless Heart and Faith Hill, and her father Robert Lendi, Close The Door includes Tracylyns vibrant and colorful interpretations of new songs penned by some of Music Citys best known composers, including Rhean Boyer (Lee Greenwood), Rand Bishop (Tim McGraw, Toby Keith) and Kim Tribble (Martina McBride, Montgomery Gentry). For Tracylyn, it might have been a safer choice to just think... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
All-Star Game at home of Babe & Mick Jul 16, 2008
Lowe, Sabbathia, Sheets, Garland, Oliver Perez, Kip Wells, will head the SP free agent list (Hampton, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, Kenny Rogers, Livan Hernandez are older short-term options). Francisco Rodriguez, Kerry Wood, Todd Jones, Isringhausen, Affeldt, Dan Wheeler, Ohman, Farnsworth, will head the RP signings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Shane Wyatt: Mixing Traditional Flavors with a Contemporary Rockin' Edge, the Minneapolis Based Singer/Songwriter Keeps Country Music's Proud Tradition of Oklahoma Bred Artists Thriving by Riding with 'The Last Cowboy' Jul 16, 2008
A fan of Aldeans 2007 hit album Relentless, the singer contacted producer Michael Knox, in turn hooked him up with Mike Noble, the studio coordinator for the Aldean project whose songs have been recorded by George Jones, Kenny Rogers, and Brooks & Dunn. Noble brought in some of Nashvilles top session cats: drummer Shawn Fichter (Trisha Yearwood), bassist Jimmy Carter (Dierks Bentley, Tim McGraw), guitarist Mike Durham (McGraw, Dave Matthews), fiddler Glen Duncan (Shania Twain, Kenny... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rockin' on the river Jul 13, 2008
Aside from working with a collection of artists as diverse as Hank Williams Jr., Miranda Lambert and Kenny Rogers at the country end of the spectrum to Lenny Kravitz and REO Speedwagon at the rock end, his work can be heard in Ford's "Take a Ride in a Ford" commercial and in movies such as "Escanaba in Da Moonlight" and "The Untouchables.". As a singer/songwriter, he portrays himself as an "every man," and that helps his loyal audience relate well to him. (The News-Herald)
Guest conductors Jul 13, 2008
Trace Adkins '03, '07 Frankie Avalon '98 Lance Bass ('N Sync) '01 Chuck Berry '01 Dick Biondi '05 Michael Bolton '00 Kix Brooks (Brooks '01 Meredith Brooks '02 Jimmy Buffett '98, '99, '03 Peter Cetera '03, '07 Chicago '06 Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) '98, '03 Deborah Cox '99 Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon) '07 Charlie Daniels '00 Dennis DeYoung (Styx) '00 Joey Fatone ('N Sync) '01 John Fogerty '06 Peter Frampton '02 Debbie Gibson '05 Andy Griggs '02 Buddy Guy '98, '99 Mickey Hart (The Grateful... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Braves (and Frenchy) start big week in SoCal Jul 8, 2008
I m not a Kenny Rogers fan (singer not baseball player) but as the song says, gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em. I would love to play poker with some of the bloggers here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AMERICAN LEAGUE More drama at Yankee Stadium Jul 5, 2008
Mariners 4, Tigers 1: Raul Ibaez clanged a solo home run off the windows of a restaurant in right field at Safeco Field and Jose Lopez added a key two-run double off Detroit starter Kenny Rogers in the eighth. Twins 12, Indians 3: Delmon Young hit a three-run home run and had a season-high four RBIs, and Nick Punto homered and also had four RBIs in Minneapolis. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Second Cup Cafe: The Grascals Jul 5, 2008
The Grascals then went on a tremendous musical journey to share the stage with an impressive roster of musicians, including Brooks Dierks Bentley, Patty Loveless, Mac Wiseman, J. D. Crowe, Charlie Daniels, Kenny Rogers, Steve Wariner, Vince Gill and the Jordanaires, among others. The band stopped by the The Early Show's "Second Cup Cafe" Saturday to perform music from their latest album, "Keep On Walkin.". (CBS News -- Early Show)
Schlitz Creek debuts Thursday Jul 2, 2008
Schlitz Creek pulls material from such legends as the Dillards, the Monkees, Bob Seger, Lennon and McCartney, Kenny Rogers, Bill Monroe and Merle Haggard. Their high-energy stage show has quickly made Schlitz Creek a crowd favorite on the local bluegrass festival circuit. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Why the Tigers could and could not contend Jul 1, 2008
And with 40-something Kenny Rogers and youthful Eddie Bonine in the mix, nothing is a guarantee. 3. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Escobar still learning to temper emotions | Braves Jun 26, 2008
I do know who Boras is I also know that both A-Rod and Kenny Rogers did an end run around him after last season ended. So maybe some players hire him and then have a fit of conscience. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Audience warming up to Rodney Atkins Jun 21, 2008
The adopted son of a music-loving family, he was raised on a steady diet of gospel, country (Charlie Rich, Kenny Rogers, Alabama), southern rock (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and southern soul (Ray Charles). His dad liked to say, There s two kinds of music good and bad. (Scranton Times, PA)
More fun stuff Jun 21, 2008
Weekend roundup: Music to please any ear. Published on: 06/19/2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Jun 21, 2008
They performed for years in Las Vegas at the Golden Nugget Casino with the likes of Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, Bryan White and Willie Nelson. Charlie s the bandleader. (Baylorbears.com)
Caribbean Tourism Braces For A Hit Jun 20, 2008
In Antigua, where tourism officials tried to lure visitors over the weekend of June 14-15 with a music festival featuring Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers, most of the tickets sold were to locals, festival chairman Alvin Edwards said. Antigua's tourism board announced in early June that Delta Airlines would soon launch a direct flight from New York to Antigua. (CBS News -- US)
Arts and Crafts to take stage for state Launchpad competition Jun 19, 2008
Drummer Ndugu Chancler, who provided the beat for "Billie Jean" on Michael Jackson's Thriller album and who has also recorded and toured with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Santana and Kenny Rogers, will lead a drum clinic at 12:30 p.m. Bassist Nathan East, who co-wrote the No. 1 hit song "Easy Lover" with Phil Collins and Philip Bailey, and who has recorded, written and performed songs with artists such as Eric Clapton, Elton John and Whitney Houston, will conduct a bass clinic at 1:30 p.m. The... (Chetek Alert, WI)
Flight cuts may hurt Caribbean travel Jun 17, 2008
In Antigua, where tourism officials tried to lure visitors over the weekend of June 14-15 with a music festival featuring Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers, most of the tickets sold were to locals, festival chairman Alvin Edwards said. And while Antigua's tourism board announced in early June that Delta Airlines would soon launch a direct flight from New York to Antigua, the airline itself has not confirmed the change. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Burriss facing friend from the Bay Jun 14, 2008
26) vs. Tigers (Kenny Rogers, 4-4, 4. 74), 7:15 p.m. PT. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Gallery | Kenny Rogers' flair for the exotic | ajchomefinder.com Jun 10, 2008
Kenny Rogers' flair for the exotic ... A few months later, the home went on the market, so Wanda and her husband, singer Kenny Rogers, bought and renovated it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
A hot time at country music's fan festival Jun 9, 2008
"I recorded with Kenny Rogers today, then I wound up getting drunk with Mel Tillis," Rich said backstage. "So it's been a pretty good (expletive) day.". (USA Today)
The best musician you've never heard of: Puckett plays it low-key Jun 1, 2008
" Jerry Puckett's story is not complete without paying tribute to his ears. Yes, his ears. "He can hear two fleas walking across a dog's back and tell you if one of their legs is shorter than the other," Semmes says. "Jerry can hear things the normal person can't," Stroud says. That is why on one of the walls inside Puckett's home studio hangs a framed copy of Tim McGraw's 1995 hit album, All I Want. After McGraw sang the tracks, Stroud - who has worked with everybody from Toby Keith to Kenny... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Country troubador Michael Murphey to perform at Wilma May 31, 2008
Murphey's songs have been recorded by Cher, Kenny Rogers, Lyle Lovett and a host of other pop and country musicians. Earlier this year, Rob Quist, the former lead guitarist and vocalist with the Mission Mountain Wood Band, and Murphey were honored at the Texas Music Awards for their co-written song, Close to the Land. (Missoulian, MT)
The Town Pipers reunite for concert at Scranton’s Century Club May 30, 2008
The Town Pipers have recorded in Hollywood, guested on popular variety shows hosted by Steve Allen and Mike Douglas, and have performed or been associated with a number of famous acts, such as Kenny Rogers, whom Ms. Costa says tried out for a role the group but could not perfect the parts, and Wayne Newton, who performed with the Pipers at their first show ... Career highlights: Radio and television show on the former WARM; toured with the Ralph Flanagan Orchestra; integral part of The Town... (Scranton Times, PA)
Matthews, Angels take on Tigers May 26, 2008
" Leyland will be hoping to unleash the offense that produced 19 runs Saturday against the Twins, not the version that was held to 18 fewer in Sunday's loss. LAA: RHP Jon Garland (5-3, 4.34 ERA) Garland put 10 runners on base in six innings in Toronto on Wednesday night, but only three scored -- and that made him a winner in vintage Garland style. Tough under pressure, he made pitches when he needed them, using his defense to make plays. He had only one strikeout against two walks, yielding... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Macquarie quiet on FTTN bid as TransACT enters race May 26, 2008
For no particular reason that I can discern, a 1979 Kenny Rogers song popped into my head as I was considering the ever more complex morass that is the national broadband network tender which Senator Stephen Conroy defended in his CeBIT keynote speech. Tags. (ZDNet.com.au)
Kenny Rogers puts Buckhead home on the market May 24, 2008
Kenny Rogers, Atlanta's restless Renaissance man, is on the move again ... Kenny Rogers is putting his latest Atlanta residence on the market ... Kenny Rogers (right) and Jim Weinberg started the Kenji design firm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
For sale: Kenny Rogers' Buckhead mansion May 24, 2008
Kenny Rogers puts Buckhead home on the market Family to move to 150-acre estate near Athens ... Kenny Rogers, Atlanta's restless Renaissance man, is on the move again ... Kenny Rogers is putting his latest Atlanta residence on the market. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Real estate briefs of the rich and famous May 24, 2008
Kenny Rogers Lists Mansion in Atlanta. Country-music superstar Kenny Rogers, planning to live full time on a ranch he's building, has put his Atlanta mansion on the market for $7 ... Kenny Rogers, shown in this 1989 file photo. (AZCentral -- Business)
Mining tech gets $14m in $251m free advice scheme May 22, 2008
For no particular reason that I can discern, a 1979 Kenny Rogers song popped into my head as I was considering the ever more complex morass that is the national broadband network tender which Senator Stephen Conroy defended in his CeBIT keynote speech. Are Australia's privacy laws slowly killing Australians by preventing medical professionals gaining access to patient information. (ZDNet.com.au)
Four ways to improve American Idol May 20, 2008
But most of the viewing pleasure that results from these appearances comes in the form of visceral shocks (Kenny Rogers flabbergasting new face) or from contestants whove never heard the mentors music (Jason Castros I didnt know a cat sang it comment to "Cats" creator Andrew Lloyd Webber). Sometimes the fun results from transparent disdain from the mentor herself Gwen Stefani, mostly. (MSNBC -- News)
Indiana, Pa., celebrates Stewart centennial May 14, 2008
There's a marvelous black-and-white photograph of Stewart that was taken by singer Kenny Rogers. There's a life-size minimalist line drawing of Stewart done by a California artist. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Country music superstar Eddy Arnold dies at 89 May 10, 2008
His crossover success paved the way for later singers such as Kenny Rogers. I sing a little country, I sing a little pop and I sing a little folk, and it all goes together, he said in 1970. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Shows on the road May 8, 2008
KENNY ROGERS: Aug 15. All shows at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. (Scranton Times, PA)
