“You’ve got to know when to hold ’em
Know when to fold ’em
Know when to walk away”  -The Gambler

Kenny Rogers sang those lyrics that have become engraved in our everyday conversation and he also sang one of the biggest pop songs of all time ‘Islands In The Stream’, a duet with Dolly Parton.

The Rogers family announced Kenny passed away peacefully at home from natural causes at 10:25 Friday night.  There will be a private family service with a more public one at a later date.  PEOPLE has more on Kenny Rogers’ passing here.

Did you know Prince wrote a song for Kenny Rogers? He did, using one of the many pseudonyms he was the habit of using. Check out ‘You’re My Love’ written by “Joey Coco”.  – Thanks for all the great songs Kenny!