Artist Biographies - Kenny Rogers

	Kenny Rogers Biography

Kenny Rogers' early career took him through stints with the Kirby Stone Four and New Christy Minstrels, then on to the First Edition where he had some huge hits in the late '60s and early '70s. When it seemed Kenny Rogers was just another aging pop star, he signed with United Artists in Nashville and launched the greatest phase of his career as a huge Country star. He scored monster hits like "Lucille," "The Gambler," "Sweet Music Man," "She Believes In Me," and "You Decorated My Life." One song after another hit the top of the Country charts, often crossing over to pop and resulting in huge album sales. For years Kenny Rogers was the dominant singer in the Country field and one of the most popular recording stars in many fields, and he had a roomful of awards to prove it. He went on to star in some very popular TV movies, including The Gambler and Coward Of The County. Kenny Rogers also had a successful TV series and would always, just when it seemed his career was waning, find a way to keep his fabulous career going. In short, there is nobody who has had a career like Kenny Rogers. Kenny Rogers Discography

Kenny Rogers Biography