LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER KENNY ROGERS INKS LONG-TERM
EXCLUSIVE RECORDING CONTRACT WITH WARNER BROS. RECORDS
NASHVILLE,
Tenn. (March 10, 2012) – Warner Bros. Records and Iconic Entertainer,
Kenny Rogers, have announced they will join forces once again to create
sweet music together. Rogers made the revelation Wednesday night during
his first of two sold-out performances at the Ford Theater in Nashville
as the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s 2012 Artist-in-Residence.
Rogers, whose catalog on Warner Bros./Reprise Records includes a string
of multi-platinum albums and career hits recorded over the span of
several decades, returns to where it all began in 1967 when his career
was ignited with his mega-hit with the First Edition, “Just Dropped In
(To See What Condition My Condition Was In).” Rogers’ new album is being
produced by award-winning producer, Dann Huff, and is scheduled for
release later this year.
“I’m looking forward to returning home to Warner Bros. Records after all
these years,” commented Rogers on his new deal. “Our history
together, combined with the incredible team that’s in place now,
provides the catalyst for a great new relationship going forward.”
“With his unique storytelling ability and
soulful voice, Kenny Rogers’ music has touched generations across all
musical formats. He has not only had a remarkable career but is truly an
American icon,” said John Esposito, President & CEO of Warner Music
Nashville. “Warner Music Nashville looks forward to continuing his
musical legacy but more importantly, having him back home at Warner
Bros. Records.”
Recognized as one of the greatest entertainers and storytellers of all time, Rogers celebrated his 50th year
in show business in 2008. In the incomparable span of his
career, Rogers has sold more than 120 million records worldwide and
recorded more than 65 albums. His long list of timeless classics
includes an impressive 24 #1 hits – “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Lucille,”
“She Believes in Me,” “Islands in the Stream,” and “We’ve Got
Tonight” among them. Two of Rogers’ albums, The Gambler and Kenny, are featured in the About.com poll of “The 200 Most Influential Country Albums Ever”, and his Greatest Hits
album has sold over 24 million copies worldwide to date. He is the
RIAA’s 8th best-selling male artist of all time with 1 Diamond album, 19
Platinum albums and 31 Gold albums.
“The Gambler,” one of the biggest hits of Rogers’ career, spawned five
movies and became the longest running mini-series in the history of U.S.
television seen by 100 million people. Rogers starred as Brady
Hawkes.In addition, Rogers is an accomplished photographer, having
studied under the assistant of photography great, Ansel Adams. He has
published three photography books and authored four books, including one
based on his hit tour and musical, “The Toy Shoppe.”
A selfless humanitarian, Rogers assumed his position at the forefront
of the movement to aid the hungry after the death of his friend Harry
Chapin – leading to the World Hunger Media Awards. He was also a
participant in the “We Are the World” performance which raised millions
for famine relief in Africa. Born in Houston, and raised in a housing
project, Rogers was awarded the Horatio Alger Award in 1990, given to
those who have distinguished themselves despite humble beginnings.