KENNY ROGERS
Saturday, July 31, 2010
8:15 p.m. • OU-L Concert Stage

Multiple music award winner Kenny Rogers will perform at Ohio University-Lancaster on Saturday, July 31 with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra. By now, Kenny Rogers has become such an icon that it’s easy to forget how he got there. Having recorded more than 65 albums which have sold over 125 million records worldwide, Rogers has won three Grammy awards, 11 People’s Choice Awards, 18 American Music Awards, eight Academy of Country Music awards and five Country Music Association awards and he still loves touring and recording new music.

Just look at the hits: “Lady,” “Ruby Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” “The Gambler,” “She Believes in Me,” “Islands in the Stream,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” “Buy Me A Rose.” Not a ditty among them. Then listen. The sweetly raspy vocals are instantly identifiable as Kenny Rogers - he sounds like nobody else. More importantly, he inhabits each song, making it vivid and tangible.

For five decades, Rogers has delivered memorable songs, drawing fans among rock, pop, soul and country audiences. This summer, Rogers is celebrating 50+ years in show business! When one singer makes such an indelible mark, that’s not mere luck or even simple talent. “I really, really love what I’m doing,” Rogers says. “People survive longer if they love what they’re doing. Because you just don’t quit.” 

Artist's website:
kennyrogers.musiccitynetworks.com

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