Randy Parton, country singer-songwriter, Dolly’s Brother, Dies 67

Randel Huston Parton (December 15, 1953 – January 21, 2021), known professionally as Randy Parton, was an American singer-songwriter, actor and businessman.

He was the younger brother of Dolly Parton.

Parton was the first person to record the song “Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)” in 1982. Two years later, in 1984, the band Alabama recorded it, and became the group’s 12th straight No. 1 single. Also in 1984, Parton sang a song for the Rhinestone soundtrack; his sister Dolly starred in the film. He also played bass for his sister.

Randy Parton Cause of Death

Randy Parton died of cancer on January 21, 2021, at age 67.

Randy Parton – Roll On (from Pop Goes the Country)

Kenny Rogers, country singer, dies 81

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Hollywood Walk of Fame: September 14, 1979, 6666 Hollywood Blvd.

Kenneth Ray Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) was an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur. He was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Though he was most successful with country audiences, Rogers charted more than 120 hit singles across various music genres, topped the country and pop album charts for more than 200 individual weeks in the United States alone, and sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Kenny Rogers was married five times (with each marriage lasting longer than the previous one) and had five children.

Kenneth Rogers Cause of Death

On March 20, 2020, Rogers died under hospice care at his home in Sandy Springs, Georgia. He died from natural causes. Due to the national COVID-19 emergency, the family is planning a small private service at this time with a public memorial planned for a later date.

Kenny Rogers & The First Edition – Ruby don’t take your love to town
Kenny Rogers – Vocal and Bass Guitar

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