kenny rogers

He wasn't the first country star to record the song ... and he nearly passed on it himself.

In the annals of singer-songwriter collaborations, there is anthemic greatness, and then there is “Lady.”

On Sept. 14, 1979, Rogers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

"I miss him so much," McEntire says. "He's such a special person and a big-hearted giver."

Dwight Yoakam became a first-time father at an age many dads are looking forward to getting their kids out of the house.

The country icon had quite an eventful life.

One very special person saved the day.

His theatrical debut is now somewhat forgotten by many fans.

His version sounded very different from Rogers' hit.

He had expensive taste in real estate and the money to back it up.