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[09/08/21 - 11:00 AM]
"Kenny Rogers: All in for the Gambler," A New Star-Studded Concert Special Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Country Music Superstar, to Be Broadcast Thursday, Sept. 23 on CBS
Filmed at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville before Rogers' untimely passing, the live concert features on-stage tributes, artists' anecdotes and inspiring songs performed in front of the music icon himself, as he bid farewell to performing and announced his retirement.

[via press release from CBS]

"KENNY ROGERS: ALL IN FOR THE GAMBLER," A NEW STAR-STUDDED CONCERT SPECIAL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR, TO BE BROADCAST THURSDAY, SEPT. 23 ON CBS

Performances by Chris Stapleton, Idina Menzel, Lady A, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town and Reba McEntire, and a Special Duet Featuring Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers

The life and legacy of country music legend Kenny Rogers is honored in a new star-studded concert special, KENNY ROGERS: ALL IN FOR THE GAMBLER, to be broadcast Thursday, Sept. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Filmed at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville before Rogers' untimely passing, the live concert features on-stage tributes, artists' anecdotes and inspiring songs performed in front of the music icon himself, as he bid farewell to performing and announced his retirement.

Featured artists, including Chris Stapleton, Idina Menzel, Lady A, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town and Reba McEntire, sing some of Rogers' greatest hits, such as "The Gambler," "Lady," "She Believes in Me," "Through the Years," "Lucille," "We've Got Tonight" and more. In a special tribute, Rogers' dear friend and longtime duet partner, global superstar Dolly Parton, takes the stage to share touching memories and anecdotes about Rogers, performing a series of songs that culminate in an emotional finale featuring Rogers himself.

"Kenny Rogers' enormous impact on country music was matched only by the love all the artists and fans showed Kenny on this incredible night," said executive producers Keith Wortman and Ken Levitan. "We are so thrilled to share this special with his friends, family and fans all around the world, as he will remain forever in our hearts."

KENNY ROGERS: ALL IN FOR THE GAMBLER is a production of Blackbird Presents. Keith Wortman is creator and executive producer, with Ken Levitan as an executive producer.

About Kenny Rogers

In a career that spanned more than six decades, Kenny Rogers left an indelible mark on the history of American music. His songs have endeared music lovers and touched the lives of millions around the world. Chart-topping hits like "The Gambler," "Coward of the Country," "Through the Years," "Lady" and "Islands in the Stream" are just a handful of Kenny Rogers' songs that continue to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike. Rogers, with 24 #1 hits, is a six-time CMA Award winner, Country Music Hall of Famer, three-time GRAMMY(R) Award winner, and a recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 CMAs, and was voted the "Favorite Singer of All Time" in a joint poll by readers of both USA Today and People.

About Blackbird Presents

Blackbird Presents is an award-winning creator and producer of premium, music-driven content including all-star concert events, tours, festivals, broadcast specials and films. Some of the biggest music stars in the world have participated in Blackbird Presents shows produced for a large portfolio of studio and network partners. Recent projects include "Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw," "Biography: Kenny Rogers," "Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert," "Peace Through Music: A Global Event For Social Justice, "Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, "The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson," "Outlaw: Celebrating The Music of Waylon Jennings," "I'll Take You There: Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples," "The Life and Songs of Emmylou Harris," "The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music" and "All My Friends: Celebrating The Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman," which earned a GRAMMY(R) Award nomination for Gregg Allman and Taj Mahal's awe-inspiring performance of "Statesboro Blues." Also, Blackbird Presents is the creator and producer of The Outlaw Music Festival Tour in partnership with Willie Nelson, The American Roots Music & Arts Festival in partnership with Eric Church, and The Last Waltz 40 Tour in partnership with Robbie Robertson.

Website: www.cbs.com

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