'The family is planning a small private service at this time out of concern for the national COVID-19 emergency. Lionel Richie with Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.Ī post shared by Smooth Country on at 2:52am PDT 'Rogers, with twenty-four number-one hits, was a Country Music Hall of Fame member, six-time CMA Awards winner, three-time GRAMMY Award winner, recipient of the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013, CMT Artist of a Lifetime Award honoree in 2015 and has been voted the 'Favourite Singer of All Time' in a joint poll by readers of both USA Today and People. 'Islands in the Stream' by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers 'Chart-topping hits like 'The Gambler,' 'Lady,' 'Islands In The Stream,' 'Lucille,' 'She Believes In Me,' and 'Through the Years' are just a handful of Kenny Rogers' songs that have inspired generations of artists and fans alike. His songs have endeared music lovers and touched the lives of millions around the world.

The statement continued: 'In a career that spanned more than six decades, Kenny Rogers left an indelible mark on the history of American music. 'Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family.' The statement read: 'The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25pm at the age of 81.

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