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Kenny Rogers , born Kenneth Donald Rogers , was a multifaceted American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, record producer, author, photographer, artist, entrepreneur, and guitarist . Born on August 21, 1938, in Houston, Texas, USA , he passed away on March 20, 2020, in Sandy Springs, Georgia .
Rogers completed his education at the University of Houston, Wharton Dual Language Academy, and Northside High School in Houston . He spent most of his professional life in the music industry, residing in Nashville, Tennessee .
Throughout his career, Rogers performed in various genres, including country music, pop music, rock music, soft rock, country pop, adult contemporary music, country rock, and funk . Kenny Rogers was also a pianist and songwriter, winning prestigious awards such as the American Music Awards .
