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Fans of the late Kenny Rogers can say farewell to the music icon by listening to his just-released song “Goodbye”.

Following Kenny Rogers’ March 20 death, Capitol Nashville has serviced his song “Goodbye” to radio.Though it’s unclear exactly when the track was recorded, the swelling ballad was one of the last songs Rogers recorded for Capitol Records, according to the label.

Following the death of Kenny Rogers on March 20, the legend's music swarms Billboard's LyricFind Global and LyricFind U.S. charts dated March 28.Leading the way, "Islands in the Stream," with Dolly Parton, debuts at Nos.

Saint Jhn’s Roses continues to soak up the sun at the top of the Official Irish Singles Chart.

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The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced Thursday (March 26) the star-studded performance lineup for ACM Presents: Our Country. The show will air during the time slot previously scheduled for the Academy of Country Music Awards, which have been postponed to Sept. 16 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsea Ballerini,

The “ACM Presents: Our Country” special that was recently slated to fill in for the postponed ACM Awards next month now has a packed roster of participating country (and a few non-country) artists. The Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions announced more than two dozen acts who’ll participate in the show April 5, including veteran stars of the genre like Shania Twain and fresh ones like Luke Combs.

Actor Bruce Boxleitner is best known for his 1983-1897 CBS series The Scarecrow and Mrs. King, but he also appeared in TV shows including How the West Was Won, Bring ‘Em Back Alive and Babylon 5.

Orville Peck, the Canadian country-crooning luchador sensation, is giving a nod to the late, great Kenny Rogers.

Masked insurgent country singer Orville Peck had a number of special treats for his Peckheads on Monday (March 23) during an hour-plus solo acoustic livestream from his house.In addition to playing most of the songs from his acclaimed 2019 debut, Pony, during the show performed in front of a lit-up cowboys painting, he also busted out a cover of one of his favorite country duets.Just days after the passing of country icon Kenny Rogers, Peck paid tribute by playing a reverent cover of Rogers'

It's coming sooner than you think.

About three years ago, Kenny Rogers sat for an interview with Southern Living – naturally, the conversation turned to Dolly Parton, his longtime friend and singing partner. The question: What’s your favourite memory of Dolly?

Kenny Rogers, the country music singer and actor, died Friday in Sandy Springs, Georgia at age 81. A statement from his family posted on Twitter read that Rogers "passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family."

Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, and Marty Stuart paid tribute to the late Kenny Rogers at the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night.

Country legend Kenny Rogers has died, aged 81.

Lionel Richie's heart is "broken" over the loss of fellow music legend Kenny Rogers. Rogers passed away late Friday night of natural causes, according to a statement from his family.

Former President George W. Bush has sent a sweet message to his late pal Kenny Rogers.

Kenny Rogers always acknowledged he wasn't a hard country singer. "I've always been too pop for country and too country for pop," Rogers told Rob Tannenbaum at Rolling Stone back in 2001, when he was still basking in the afterglow of the success of "Buy Me a Rose," the last single of his to top the Billboard Country charts.

Sandpapery. That’s a word we like to use when we talk about the rasp in someone’s voice, but few singers lived up to the metaphor’s paradox like Kenny Rogers. His voice was a rough, fine, reliable thing that made every sound around it feel smooth.

Lionel Richie has posted an emotional tribute to Kenny Rogers on social media.

Following the death of Kenny Rogers, stars from all different genres of music and generations have paid tribute to the legendary country singer.

Lionel Richie is remembering his late friend, Kenny Rogers.

Dolly Parton is mourning the death of her friend and collaborator Kenny Rogers.

It's never easy losing a friend.

It's never easy losing a friend.

Kenny Rogers, who died Saturday (March 21), was the first major act that Garth Brooks ever opened for. A few months after the release of his 1989 self-titled debut album, Brooks supported the northeast U.S.

"Farewell dear Kenny"

Keith Hagan is a veteran music publicist who worked with Kenny Rogers for 15 years (the two are pictured above). Below, Hagan shares some memories of Rogers, who passed away Friday at the age of 81.

The American singer-songwriter is famous for hits including The Gambler and Coward of the County.