Kenny Rogers, ‘The Gambler,’ Would Have Turned 88 in 2026

Born 88 Years Ago Today in a Houston Housing Project, the Legendary Crossover Star, Actor, and Dolly Parton’s Duet Partner

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA - MAY 09 : Kenny Rogers performs in concert, May 9, 1986 at Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California. (Photo by Getty Images/Bob Riha, Jr.) Getting his start as a floppy-haired psychedelic rocker, Kenny Rogers enjoyed six decades as one of the most beloved crossover artists of all time. Charting 120 singles across a variety of genres, he spent more than 200 weeks atop the U.S. pop and country charts and sold more than 10…

Kenny Rogers, ‘The Gambler,’ Would Have Turned 88 in 2026

The country superstar had plenty of hits, but one song became so closely tied to his identity that it practically became his name.