Country Legend Kenny Rogers Has Died

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Country music legend Kenny Rogers has died. He was 81.

The sad news was posted to Kenny's social media accounts. Rogers passed away from natural causes Friday night at 10:25pm, surrounded by family at his home.

The three-time GRAMMY award winner had 24 number one hits over a career that spanned more than 60 years. He was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a six-time CMA Awards winner. Rogers was also the recipient of the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 and, in a poll conducted by USA Today and People,  was voted "Favorite Singer of All Time."

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will hold a small, private service, but the family intends to celebrate the life of Kenny with friends and fans in the future.