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Facts

Also Known As Kenneth Donald Rogers
Born August 21, 1938 • Houston • Texas
Died March 20, 2020 (aged 81) • Georgia
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1988) • Grammy Award (1979) • Grammy Award (1977)
Notable Works “The Gambler”

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Kenny Rogers smiling and resting his hand on his chin, wearing a light blue collared shirt, with gray hair and beard.
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Alan Jackson wearing a light-colored cowboy hat, sunglasses, and a blue suit jacket, posing outdoors at an event.
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