John Handiboe: Hey John, What's Going On?
Country music icon Kenny Rogers celebrated his 70th birthday on Aug. 21, and just a few days later celebrated 50 years in the music industry by releasing a new CD titled, "Kenny Rogers: 50 Years."
Rogers has won three Grammy Awards, 11 People's Choice Awards, 18 American Music Awards, eight Academy of Country Music Awards and five Country Music Association Awards. Over five decades he has recorded more than 65 albums and has sold more than 105 million records worldwide.
According to a press release, Rogers' new album has a selection of some of Kenny's greatest hits plus three new songs.
Rogers has been an entertainment icon for so long, it is easy to forget how he got there. Rogers shares legendary status with the likes of The Beatles, Elton John and Elvis Presley.
Central Florida on Demand's John Handiboe chatted with Rogers about turning 70, his 50-year music career and the possibility of recording only one more album. To see the entire video interview, click on the video icon on this story.
Also, on Central Florida on Demand there is a closer look at the work Rogers has produced over the past five decades as a musician, actor and photographer. That's on Central Florida on Demand, Bright House Networks digital cable channel 300.
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