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  1. On This Day October 29, 1983 – Islands In The Stream By Kenny Rogers And Dolly Parton Became The Number One Song In America

    On This Day October 29, 1983 – Islands In The Stream By Kenny Rogers And Dolly Parton Became The Number One Song In America

    On this day October 29, 1983, Islands In The Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Written by the Bee Gees, the duet became one of the most iconic collaborations of the decade, blending country roots with a smooth pop...
  2. On This Day September 29, 1980 – Lady by Kenny Rogers Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1980 – Lady by Kenny Rogers Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1980 Lady by Kenny Rogers was released. The heartfelt ballad, written and produced by Lionel Richie, became one of Rogers’ most successful and enduring hits, showcasing his smooth vocals and emotional delivery. Lady quickly climbed the charts and became a crossover...
  3. On This Day September 23, 1980 – Kenny Rogers Released Greatest Hits

    On This Day September 23, 1980 – Kenny Rogers Released Greatest Hits

    On this day September 23, 1980 Kenny Rogers released his compilation album Greatest Hits. The collection brought together some of his most iconic songs up to that point, offering fans a definitive set that highlighted his remarkable run of success during the late 70s and early 80s. The album...
  4. On This Day 1983 – Islands in the Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Was Released

    On This Day 1983 – Islands in the Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Was Released

    In 1983, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton teamed up for the release of Islands in the Stream, a duet that would go on to become one of the most iconic collaborations of the decade. Written by the Bee Gees, the song blended country and pop in a way that appealed to a massive audience, showcasing the...
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  5. On This Day: July 16, 1982 – Six Pack Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: July 16, 1982 – Six Pack Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 16, 1982, the family friendly racing comedy Six Pack premiered in theaters. Directed by Daniel Petrie and starring country music legend Kenny Rogers alongside Diane Lane and Erin Gray, the film told the heartwarming story of a race car driver who unexpectedly becomes a father...
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    Kenny Rogers’ “Lady” Reaches #1 in America - November 15, 1980

    On this day, November 15, 1980, Kenny Rogers’ heartfelt ballad “Lady” became the #1 song in America. Written by Lionel Richie, the song resonated with listeners across the country, staying at the top of the charts from November 15 to December 26. “Lady” became one of Rogers’ most beloved hits...

  7. Six Pack (1982)

    Title: Six Pack Tagline: Kenny Rogers is Brewster Baker. His racing career was going in reverse, until six car-crazy kids joined his pit crew and put him back on the track. Genre: Drama,Comedy,Family Director: Daniel Petrie Cast: Kenny Rogers,Diane Lane,Erin Gray,Barry Corbin,Terry...
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