“ACM Presents: Our Country” on CBS Honors Kenny Rogers on Sunday, April 5 @ 8 p.m. ET
AXS TV Salutes Rogers with a Pair of Classic Concerts Including the Emmy®-Winning 1989 Special ‘Kenny, Dolly And Willie: Something Inside So Strong’ & the 1985 Special ‘Kenny And Dolly: Real Love’ on Monday, April 6 at 8 p.m. ET
“CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit For MusiCares” featuring
Dolly Parton, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires, Jennifer Nettles,
Lady Antebellum, Lionel Richie, Michael McDonald, Rascal Flatts, Randy Houser, Vince Gill and more to air
Wednesday, April 8 at 8 p.m. ET
A&E’s “Biography: Kenny Rogers” follows Rogers’ journey to country singer, actor, and pop-culture icon featuring
Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Chris Stapleton, Reba McEntire, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, Idina Menzel, Jamey Johnson and more on Monday, April 13 @ 9 p.m. ET
All Efforts Supporting ‘Kenny Cares Benefiting MusiCares’ COVID-19 Artist Relief Fund
Text KENNYCARES to 41444 or visit musicares.org/kennycares to donate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Kenny Rogers’ family, friends and fans around the world mourned the passing of American Music icon last month. To celebrate his life’s work, A&E, AXS TV, CBS and CMT have stacked programming beginning April 5 honoring his memory and rich contributions to American music.
“In his final days, surrounded by family, Kenny felt so much love and peace. It’s so special for our family to see that love continue with this posthumous celebration of his life,” shares Wanda Rogers. “These past few months have taught us that life is so precious, and it’s more important now than ever to take a few moments to pause and reflect on how truly blessed we all are and have been. We hope that by sharing his story and music, and some stories about him, we can honor his legacy and help give back to an organization near and dear to his heart, MusiCares.”
“The resilience and strength of the country music community is heartwarming,” said Debbie Carroll, Vice President, Health and Human Services MusiCares. “Our deepest gratitude to the Rogers Family for designating MusiCares as the beneficiary of these efforts. Their support will help the thousands of music professionals in need of assistance with rent, utilities, food and other basic necessities. I’m proud to call Nashville home and I’m so fortunate to be a member of this community.”
Beginning Sunday, April 5 during “ACM Presents: Our Country” on CBS, Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker pay tribute to the 10x ACM Award® winner (beginning at 8 p.m. ET, two-hour special).
On Monday, April 6, AXS TV salutes Rogers with a pair of classic concerts including the Emmy®-Winning 1989 special “Kenny, Dolly And Willie: Something Inside So Strong” and the 1985 special: Kenny And Dolly: Real Love” beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Then, Wednesday, April 8 at 8 p.m. ET, CMT Presents a new 1-hour special, “CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit For MusiCares,” featuring Dolly Parton, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires, Jennifer Nettles, Lady Antebellum, Lionel Richie, Michael McDonald, Rascal Flatts, Randy Houser, Vince Gill and more, all filmed directly from their homes and blended alongside rare archival photos, interviews and performances, with clips and commentary from Rogers. The special will encore on MTV Live at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on April 10 and on CMT at 12:00 p.m. ET/PT on April 11.
On Monday, April 13 @ 9 p.m. ET the week-long celebration culminates with A&E’s premiere of “Biography: Kenny Rogers” which chronicles Rogers’ life from his childhood, through the rise and fall of The First Edition, the iconic release of “The Gambler,” and to the height of his career as a successful solo artist, actor and pop-culture icon. Utilizing live performances and behind-the-scenes moments from Rogers’ 2017 star-studded farewell concert, All In For The Gambler, in Nashville, this “Biography” special pays tribute to a true country music legend. The two-hour documentary also features exclusive photos, a never-before-seen interview and acoustic performance by Rogers himself as well as intimate interviews with family and fellow luminaries including Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Chris Stapleton, Reba McEntire, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, Jamey Johnson and more. You can view the promo here: https://youtu.be/omecKHIo1WU
“Biography: Kenny Rogers” is produced by Blackbird Presents for A&E Network with Keith Wortman, Ken Levitan, Mark Anstendig, and Robert Rauffer serving as executive producers. Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E Network.
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If you wish to support our efforts to assist music professionals in need, visit musicares.org/kennycares.