The memory of Country Music icon Kenny Rogers lives on!
Fans of the beloved singer-songwriter are eagerly anticipating as his posthumous album has been announced for release soon. The musical project will be filled with previously unreleased gems and rare tracks, including a collaboration with singer Dolly Parton. This will be the first album released on behalf of Rogers since his death at the age of 81.
New Kenny Rogers Album To Be Released Posthumously In June
More than three years after Rogers died peacefully at his home, fans have begun preparing for the bittersweet premiere of “Life Is Like A Song.” Described as “a stunning and emotional song cycle that tells the story of love, life, loss and trust between Rogers and his family,” the June 2 project will feature eight songs.
The songs, drawn from his archives and curated by his wife, Wanda Rogers, were recorded between 2008 and 2011. Some of the tracks include a rendition of Lionel Richie’s “Goodbye,” Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight” and a much-anticipated collaboration. with Parton, “Tell Me What You Love.”
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The project also includes covers of the Temptations’ 1968 single, “I Wish It Would Rain,” and “Love Is a Drug,” which is a “hardened, fist-pumping country rock song” written by the American Music award-winner and longtime collaborator Kim Carnes.
Although some fans took to social media to express their excitement at the upcoming album after that PEOPLE broke the news, a look on Twitter revealed that quite a few fans have Rogers on their minds every day.
For example this netizen Uploaded clip of “The Real West” narrator performing on stage in a white collared shirt and maroon suit, writing, “Kenny Rogers has the most satisfying voice in music.”
Second fan shared together link to “The Gambler,” a single he released in 1979 as part of “The World’s Best Country Album…Ever!” project, adding, “Soooo many memories with this song ??.” Third fan questioned:
“What happens after you finish listening to The Gambler by Kenny Rogers? You press ‘replay.’”
“Someone called Kenny Rogers mean and now my poor soul needs a bandit. Very brave,” said the fourth person tweeted. The fifth Twitter user demanded“Kenny Rogers is always a 10. RIP Kenny.”
It should be noted that the death of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame inductee was announced by his family which was announced in a statement that read:
“The Rogers family is saddened to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25pm at the age of 81. Rogers died peacefully at home of natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family.”
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The statement added that the family is planning a “small private service” due to restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. His family then invited fans to visit the ACM Award nominee’s final resting place at Oakland Cemetery.
Country Music Association Award Winners Presented By Parton In March 2020
While much of the world felt Rogers’ loss through his music, others, like his longtime friend Parton, felt it on every level. The “Jolene” hitmaker opened up about how deep their bond was in a tribute she dedicated to the “You Decorated My Life” singer on Instagram shortly after her death. In the two-part clip, which he uploaded on March 21, 2020, the “Joyful Noise” actor is heard saying:
“I know that we all know Kenny is in a better place than we are today, but I’m sure he’ll talk to God sometime today, if he hasn’t already, and he’ll ask Him to spread the light. to the darkness that takes place here. I love Kenny with all my heart, and my heart is broken.”
Parton held up a framed image of her and her beloved friend at one point, tearfully telling her to “fly high.” The Blast went on to note that the “Coat of Many Colors” singer praised Rogers for being “a great guy and a true friend” in the accompanying caption.
The post, which has garnered over 600k likes, saw thousands of viewers flood the “A Smoky Mountain Christmas” cast with supportive comments. While one claimed that the “District Coward” actress was looking over her, another asked her not to cry.
Several others recounted feeling on top of the world while listening to Rogers’ songs and appreciating his talent.
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