Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers was an American singer and actor known for country and pop crossover hits like "The Gambler," "Lucille," and "Islands in the Stream." His warm baritone and storytelling style made him one of the best-selling artists of all time.
The phrase know when to fold 'em—from "The Gambler"—has become proverbial advice about knowing when to quit.
Tennessee's largest city
- honky-tonkRough country music venue
- Grand Ole OpryHistoric country music venue
- twangSharp vibrating sound
- westernOf the sunset side
Dolly Parton · crossover · Lucille · cowboy · boots · fiddle · bluegrass · banjo
Vocal music performer
- songwriterOne who composes music
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- solo artistPerformer working independently
- albumUnified collection of recordings
tour · concert · stage · entertainer · hit · record · Grammy · chart
Singing softly, sentimentally
- tenderSoft or sore
- sentimentalExcessively emotional about memories
- romanticConducive to love
- heartfeltDeeply and sincerely meant
emotional · storytelling · narrative · acoustic · soulful · poignant · melody · lyrics
Unverified traditional tale
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- veteranExperienced former soldier
influential · silver hair · distinctive voice · mentor · pioneer · elder statesman · beloved · timeless
Nashville
Tennessee's largest city
- honky-tonkRough country music venue
- Grand Ole OpryHistoric country music venue
- twangSharp vibrating sound
Dolly Parton · western · crossover · Lucille · cowboy · boots · fiddle · bluegrass · banjo · Stetson
singer
Vocal music performer
- songwriterOne who composes music
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- solo artistPerformer working independently
album · tour · concert · stage · entertainer · hit · record · Grammy · chart · crossover
crooning
Singing softly, sentimentally
- tenderSoft or sore
- sentimentalExcessively emotional about memories
- romanticConducive to love
heartfelt · emotional · storytelling · narrative · acoustic · soulful · poignant · melody · lyrics · chorus
legend
Unverified traditional tale
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
veteran · influential · silver hair · distinctive voice · mentor · pioneer · elder statesman · beloved · timeless · legacy
The Gambler
One who risks money
- pokerHearth implement for coals
- bettingStaking money on outcomes
- bluffingDeceiving about one's position
stakes · cards · risk · ante · odds · wager · luck · strategy · chips · dealer
- songwritersBob Dylan, songwriter, lyricists, composer, lyricist
- Country Musichonky tonk, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, CMT, country pop
- Solo ArtistsTaylor Swift, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Cher
- Dolly PartonJolene, I Will Always Love You, Dollywood, 9 to 5, big hair
- Houston MusicScarface, ESG, Chamillionaire
- sitcomssitcom, sitcoms, episode, episodic, season
Kenny RogersSid Vicious
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