For over fifty years, Kenny Rogers has known when to
hold 'em, when to fold 'em, and when to run. From his
career-launching string of hits with First Edition to
his wildly successful partnership with Dolly Parton,
this writer and performer earned a place among
Nashville's most accomplished and beloved artists, and
has helped shaped music around the world. Now for the
first time, this living legend shares the story of his
incredible rise to fame, including the highs, lows, and
how he's kept going through the most tumultuous times.
Rogers' shares the influences that have shaped him,
including his deep faith and his adherence to hard work.
Here, too, are the artists who have enriched his life,
from Elivs Presely to Dolly Parton to Ray Charles.
Rogers' offers a candid and eye-opening look at the
world of country music, showing how mainstream success
led to crossover partnerships that pushed his musical
boundaries, and ultimately forced him to go against the
trends of the Nashville establishment.With behind the
scenes tales from the road, the secrets behind his
biggest hits, and never-before-told personal vignettes,
this moving memoir reveals how Rogers' life defines an
era in music history that is rapidly fading, a time when
country music wasn't just a brand but a way of
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