Kenny Rogers Casino Rama
Kenny Rogers has added dates in 2009 to his annual Christmas tour for this year. The veteran country singer performed at a handful of gigs in October, before launching into his 27th Annual 'Christmas & Hits' Tour on the 13th of November. The trek encompasses over twenty concerts across Canada and the Eastern US.
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Kenny Rogers whose signature song is the gambler was the first entertainer to appear at Casino Rama and this was before the entertainment complex was built, since then the list of stars who have appeared there include former Beatle Ringo Starr, country sensation Martina McBride, Classic rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival and the godfather. Kenny Rogers' latest studio album 'Water & Bridges' released in 2006. Music fans should flock to the concerts and expect a whole lot of fun. Kenny Rogers 2008/2009 Tour Dates - Gillette, WY - The Wyoming Center at CAM-PLEX - Great Falls, MT - Four Seasons Arena - Victoria, British Columbia - Save On Foods. Kenny Rogers, whose legendary music career spanned six decades, has died at the age of 81, his publicist Keith Hagan told CNN. Operating since July 31, 1996, Casino Rama is Ontario's only First Nations commercial casino. The Casino offers a complete entertainment experience with over 2,500 slot machines, more than 110 gaming tables, 10 unique restaurants, a world-class 5,000 seat Entertainment Centre, and a 300-room all-suite, full-service hotel, featuring spa and health club facilities.
Hitting the age of 70, the tireless singer has charted over seventy hit singles and has received a number of awards including Grammys, AMAs and CMAs, in addition to a lifetime achievement award. Kenny Rogers' latest studio album 'Water & Bridges' released in 2006. Music fans should flock to the concerts and expect a whole lot of fun.
Kenny Rogers 2008/2009 Tour Dates
11/13/2008 - Gillette, WY - The Wyoming Center at CAM-PLEX
11/14/2008 - Great Falls, MT - Four Seasons Arena
11/16/2008 - Victoria, British Columbia - Save On Foods Memorial Centre
11/18/2008 - Kelowna, British Columbia - Prospera Place
11/19/2008 - Prince George, British Columbia - CN Centre
11/20/2008 - Grande Prairie, Alberta - Crystal Centre
11/21/2008 - Edmonton, Alberta - Rexall Place
11/22/2008 - Lethbridge, Alberta - Enmax Centre
11/24/2008 - Calgary, Alberta - Pengrowth Saddledome
11/25/2008 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Credit Union Centre
11/26/2008 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - MTS Centre
11/27/2008 - Thunder Bay, Ontario - Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
11/30/2008 - Wabash, IN - Honeywell Center
12/01/2008 - London, Ontario - John Labatt Centre
12/03/2008 - Sudbury, Ontario - Sudbury Arena
12/04/2008 - Rama, Ontario - Casino Rama
12/05/2008 - Rama, Ontario - Casino Rama
12/06/2008 - Rama, Ontario - Casino Rama
12/07/2008 - Rama, Ontario - Casino Rama
12/09/2008 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort & Casino Showroom
12/10/2008 - Westbury, NY - Capital One Bank Theatre at Westbury
12/11/2008 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center
12/12/2008 - Atlantic City, NJ - Trump Taj Mahal Casino
12/13/2008 - Atlantic City, NJ - Trump Taj Mahal Casino
12/14/2008 - New Brunswick, NJ - State Theatre
12/15/2008 - Englewood, NJ - Bergen Performing Arts Center
12/19/2008 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Casino Showroom
12/20/2008 - Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid Hudson Civic Center
12/21/2008 - Baltimore, MD - France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
01/23/2009 - Biloxi, MS - Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino
01/24/2009 - Fort Worth, TX - Bass Performance Hall/Fort Worth Symphony
02/04/2009 - Worcester, MA - Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
02/06/2009 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theater
02/07/2009 - Schenectady, NY - Proctor's Theatre
02/11/2009 - Avon Park, FL - South Florida Community College
Kenny Rogers and First Edition singing Don’t Take Your Love to Town in 1972
Kenny Rogers was being interviewed by Dan Rather on The Big Interview, and it gave me a chance to learn more about Kenny Rogers. He told Rather about growing up in Houston in the projects, and that his mother only had a third grade education.
He said he didn’t realize how poor they were, till he started school and realized his family was on another rung.
Dan Rather interviewing Kenny Rogers on The Big Interview
Rogers was born Kenneth Donald “Kenny” Rogers on August 21, 1938, when the president was President Franklin Roosevelt. He had a poor, but happy childhood and his mom told him to be happy where you are, and he remembered that advice during his career.
21 of his songs have reached #1 on the record charts. It was 38 years ago in 1977, when Lucille became his first #1 country hit. Daytime Friends also went to # 1 in 1977. Love or Something Like It went to #1 in 1978, while The Gambler peaked at #2 that year.
Kenny Rogers singing his 1979 hit She Believes In Me
She Believes in Me, You Decorated My Life and Coward of the County went to #1 in 1979. The hits kept coming in 1980 with Lady going to #1. Two lesser known songs reached #1 on adult contemporary charts in 1981, but two of his biggest hits Love Will Turn You Around and Through the Years topped the adult contemporary charts in 1982.
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton singing Islands in the Stream
1983 would see Rogers have #1 duet hits with Sheena Easton on We’ve Got Tonight and Islands in the Stream with Dolly Parton.
His #1 hits in 1984 were Rogers singing with Kim Carnes and James Ingram on What About Me. It went to #1 on adult chart, but only to #70 on country chart. Crazy was his other #1 hit in 1984.
Morning Desirewas his only song that charted in 1985 and it went to #1. Tomb of the Unknown Love was his only #1 song in 1986. Another duet this time with Ronnie Milsap on Make No Mistake, She’s Mine in 1987 was his last #1 hit in the 80’s.
Kenny Rogers singing Through the Years a great song for a 50th wedding anniversary
12 years would pass, before he had another #1 hit. It was Buy Me a Rose, which was recorded with Allison Krauss and Billy Dean in 1999. His only other #1 songs were with Dottie West on When Two World Collide in 1978 and All I Ever Need is You, which was in 1979.
Starred in The Gambler movies
Kenny Rogers starred in a series of movies about The Gambler. He also appeared in 17 other films and television shows. His last movie was a 2001 movie Longshot. His last television appearance as an actor was in How I Met Your Mother six years ago in 2009.
He made six appearances as himself in 2014 and in five of those shows he sang, or was shown singing in a clip Islands in the Stream.
Five Marriages
He talked about his five marriages and how he may have been too selfish, and was away from home too much, because of his concert schedule. He expressed concern that he might not be around too much longer, for his 10 year old identical twin sons, since he is 76 and will be 77 in August.
His current marriage with Wanda Miller will reach 18 years on June 1. He was previously married to Marianne Gordon of Hee Haw fame for 16 years.
Kenny Rogers being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
Country Music Hall of Fame
Kenny Rogers showed Dan Rather the Kenny Rogers exhibit, at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville and it was an impressive exhibit. He was inducted in 2013 and he seemed to be glad that he wasn’t inducted sooner, when he might not have appreciated it as much as he does now.
He sold 10 million copies of his Greatest Hits album, which earned him the prestigious Diamond Award, for selling 10 million albums.
Kenny Rogers Casino Rama Entertainment
Rogers is currently on his Through the Years tour and is showing no signs of slowing down. He sure isn’t doing it for the money, since he is reportedly worth $250 million.
TOUR DATES
WINCHESTER, VA
- March 07, 2015 7:00 p.m.
- Through The Years World Tour
TAMPA, FL
- March 21, 2015 5:00 p.m.
- Busch Gardens – Gwazi Field – Food & Wine Festival
RAMA, ONTARIO, CANADA
- April 10, 2015 9:00 p.m.
- Casino Rama – Entertainment Centre
RAMA, ONTARIO, CANADA
- April 11, 2015 9:00 p.m.
- Casino Rama – Entertainment Centre
LAS CRUCES, NM
- April 24, 2015 9:00 p.m.
- Las Cruces Country Music Festival – Downtown Las Cruces
CHANDLER, AZ
- April 25, 2015 8:00 p.m.
- Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino
ANGOLA, IN
- May 08, 2015 7:30 p.m.
- T. Furth Center for Performing Arts – Trine University
Kenny Rogers Casino Rama Atlantic City
GREELEY, CO
- June 28, 2015 8:00 p.m.
- Greeley StampedeThrough The Years World Tour
LANCASTER, PA
- July 16, 2015 8:00 p.m.
- Through The Years World Tour
Kenny Rogers Casino Rama Hinckley
The Kenny Rogers interview may be repeated on the AXS TV network, so check listings for the times.