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Here’s the crazy untold story behind Kenny Rogers’ signature hit, ‘The Gambler’

Kenny Rogers scored the defining hit of his career when he released “The Gambler” in 1978, but he was not the first artist to record the song. Another well-known star cut it before him, and another ...
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On This Day in 1981, Kenny Rogers Topped Every Billboard Singles Chart With a Hit Lionel Richie Wrote in Just Five Minutes

On this day in 1981, Kenny Rogers reigned atop all four Billboard charts with "Lady," written by Lionel Richie.
American Songwriter

3 No. 1 Hit Country Songs From the 1970s That Simply Don’t Get Enough Praise

You can probably list several No. 1 hit country songs from the 1970s, but we bet you've forgotten about these three.