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When I Say “Play Some Country Music” This Kenny Rogers Performance of His Signature 1970s Classic Is Exactly What I Mean

"The Gambler" nearly slipped away before Kenny Rogers turned it into one of the most iconic songs in country music history. The post When I Say “Play S...

When I Say “Play Some Country Music” This Kenny Rogers Performance of His Signature 1970s Classic Is Exactly What I Mean

"The Gambler" nearly slipped away before Kenny Rogers turned it into one of the most iconic songs in country music history. The post When I Say “Play S...

On the Charts 26 Years Ago, Kenny Rogers Became the Oldest Country Singer To Hit No. 1 at the Time

On May 16, 2000, Kenny Rogers topped the country charts for the first time in more than a decade with "Buy Me a Rose". The post

On This Day in 1980, Kenny Rogers Was in the Middle of a 25-Week Run at No. 1 With an Album That Contained an Iconic No....

Kenny Rogers Turned His Career Around With One Classic Hit

He was nearly 40 before he began his epic chart run. Continue reading…

The Crazy Story Behind Kenny Rogers' Signature Hit, 'The Gambler'

He wasn't the first country star to record the song ... and he nearly passed on it himself. Continue reading…

Remember When Kenny Rogers Made History With His Final No. 1 Hit in 1999?

In 1999, Kenny Rogers made history with "Buy Me A Rose", a song that would become the final No. 1 hit of his career. The post Remember When Kenny Roger...

On This Day in 1977, Kenny Rogers Topped the Country Chart for the First Time With a Song That Got Him Chewed Out by His...

Forty-nine years ago today, Kenny Rogers was at the top of the country chart for the first time with a song his mom didn't appreciate...

Country music icon Don Schlitz, who wrote Kenny Rogers' hit 'The Gambler,' dead at 73

Country Music Hall of Famer Don Schlitz, songwriter behind hits for Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis and The Judds, has died at age 73 in Nashville.

Country Music Fact Checker: Did Kenny Rogers Base “The Gambler” on a Real Person?

Legendary Country Songwriter Behind Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” Has Died: RIP Don Schlitz

Famed songwriter behind hits like "Forever and Ever, Amen", Don Schlitz, sadly passed away at 73. The post Legendary Country Songwriter Behind Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” Has Died...

Watch: Congressman Busts Out Shatner-Esque Rendition of ‘The Gambler’ During House Floor Eulogy for Songwriter

Steve Cohen busted out his version of the 1978  Kenny Rogers hit "The Gambler" on the House floor Monday to eulogize prolific Nashville songwriter Don Schlitz. The post Watch: Cong...

Cover Culture: Wayne Wade / Kenny Rogers – Lady

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Don Schlitz Wrote Most of This Massive Kenny Rogers Hit in 20 Minutes

We have the story behind "The Gambler" a song written by Don Schlitz, which...

Don Schlitz, Prolific Writer of Country Music Hits, Dies at 73

He won a Grammy for the Kenny Rogers song “The Gambler,” and also wrote for Randy Travis, the Judds and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Don Schlitz Best Country Songs: Randy Travis, Keith Whitley, Reba

It began with "The Gambler," Kenny Rogers most well-known hit, but that may not even be Don Schlitz's best song. Continue reading…

Songwriting Legend, Writer of “The Gambler” Don Schlitz Has Died

They gave Don Schlitz all the accolades they could, because Don Schlitz gave us so many of the songs that contributed so much to our lives. Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler,” might have...

Why Kenny Rogers Said His Relationship With Dolly Parton Was “Not What It Sounds Like”

It's clear that Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers always had a special relationship. Here's what Rogers had to say about it in 2024. The post

Don Schlitz Best Country Songs: Randy Travis, Keith Whitley, Reba

It began with "The Gambler," Kenny Rogers most well-known hit, but that may not even be Don Schlitz's best song. Continue reading…

Watch Blake Shelton Honor Don Schlitz With ‘The Gambler’ at ACMs

Blake Shelton closed the 2026 ACM Awards with an emotional performance of “The Gambler” honoring legendary songwriter Don Schlitz. Continue reading…

Watch Blake Shelton Honor Don Schlitz With ‘The Gambler’ at ACMs

Blake Shelton closed the 2026 ACM Awards with an emotional performance of “The Gambler” honoring legendary songwriter Don Schlitz. Continue reading…

Blake Shelton Pays Tribute to the Late Don Schlitz by Leading ‘The Gambler’ Singalong at ACM Awards

The performance follows the legendary country songwriter Schlitz dying at age 73 in April.

Blake Shelton Honors Two Country Music Legend at the ACM Awards With “The Gambler” Tribute Performance

Watch Blake Shelton honor two country music legends with emotional ACM Awards tribute performance of "The Gambler." The post

The Story Behind the 1986 Ballad That Michael Bolton and Journey’s Jonathan Cain Co-Wrote for Kenny Rogers