'Islands in the Stream,' 'The Gambler' & More: Kenny Rogers' Biggest Billboard Hits
Kenny Rogers, who died March 20 at age 81, forged an extraordinary career on multiple Billboard charts, most notably on the Hot Country Songs survey.The legend tallied 21 Hot Country Songs No. 1s, among 36 top 10s, from "Lucille," in 1977, through "Buy Me a Rose," with Alison Krauss and Billy Dean, in 2000.Rogers first reached the ranking dated July 19, 1969, with "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town," credited to Kenny Rogers and The First Edition (before he went solo in 1973).