On Thursday, September 23rd, the late Kenny Rogers’ life and musical legacy will be celebrated during the upcoming concert special, Kenny Rogers: All In for the Gambler. In addition to being broadcast on CBS, the concert special will stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
The concert was originally filmed in 2017 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The show features performances from Chris Stapleton, Reba McEntire, Lady A, Idina Menzel, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town and more. The artists took the stage to perform several of Rogers’ classic hits, such as “Lady,” “The Gambler,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” and more.
The special includes onstage tributes, as well as stories from the performing artists, as Rogers had recently announced his retirement. Rogers died March 20, 2020. Rogers was 81 years old.
The special concert evening ends with Rogers’ “Islands in the Stream” duet partner and superstar Dolly Parton sharing her favorite memories of Rogers, and also performing a medley of songs, culminating in a finale featuring Rogers himself.
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