Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Don Schlitz, one of Nashville's most storied and decorated songwriters, died April 16 at a Nashville hospital due to a sudden ...

One of the most famous country music songs was recorded by not one, but two of the genre's biggest stars. In 1978, both Johnny Cash and Kenny Rogers recorded "The Gambler," written by Don Schlitz, but ...

A song about a road-weary gambler asking for a cigarette and slug of whiskey in a train car doesn’t exactly scream children’s programming, but in 1979, Kenny Rogers combined the two when he performed ...

As singer Kenny Rogers told listeners in the country-music parable “The Gambler,” you’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, and know when to run—which is ...

Kenny Rogers is fondly remembered for the “gambler” persona, his country-pop crossovers, and various duets with stars like Dolly Parton, Lynda Carter, Kim Carnes, and Dottie West. However, there was a ...

Don Schlitz, known for writing Kenny Rogers’ iconic song “The Gambler,” died Thursday at a Nashville hospital after a sudden illness. He was 73. The Grand Ole Opry and country music hall of famer was ...

Every country fan knows "The Gambler." Scratch that, most avid music lovers know "The Gambler." There was a time when the tune was inescapable. It's also inextricably linked with American ...

Country music legend Kenny Rogers turns 80 today. He was born Aug. 21, 1938, in Houston. 2017 was a big year for Rogers. In October he was honored with a star on the Music City Walk of Fame. The next ...

Don Schlitz, one of Nashville's most storied and decorated songwriters, died April 16 at a Nashville hospital due to a sudden illness. He was 73. During his nearly five-decade career, the North ...

One of the most famous country music songs was recorded by not one, but two of the genre's biggest stars. While reflecting on writing "The Gambler," which was inducted into the Library of Congress ...