As singer Kenny Rogers told listeners in the country-music parable “The Gambler,” you’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, and know when to run—which is ...

Its classic message helped the tune climb all the way to the top ...

On April 3, 2000, Kenny Rogers, or ‘The Gambler,’ returned to the hill for the Texas Rangers for the first time since his departure after the 1995 season. It was opening day at the Ballpark in ...

Kenny Rogers has sold more than 120 million records and recorded more than 65 albums during more than five decades in the music business. Spanning genres to perform jazz, folk, rock, country and pop ...

Today, Don Schlitz turns another year older—not that time matters much when you’ve already written songs that will live forever. From Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” to Randy Travis’ “Forever and Ever, ...

Country music legend Kenny Rogers turns 80 today. He was born Aug. 21, 1938, in Houston. 2017 was a big year for Rogers. In October he was honored with a star on the Music City Walk of Fame. The next ...