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Aug 21, 1938
Kenny Rogers is born in St. Joseph's Infirmary in Houston. His pop-laced ballads and story songs in the 1970s and '80s make him one of country's best all-time sellers, with more than 25 gold albums. He expands his reach with a lengthy acting career, entering the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013
Jul 8, 1957
Imperial releases The Scholars' single "Beloved." The group includes 18-year-old singer Kenny Rogers
May 15, 1958
Kenny Rogers marries his first wife, Janice Gordon
Sep 15, 1958
Kenny Rogers' first daughter, Carole Lynne Rogers, is born
Oct 15, 1959
Kenny Rogers and his first wife, Janice, separate, a year after the birth of their daughter, Carole Rogers
Jan 26, 1960
Janice Rogers, Kenny Rogers' first wife, files for divorce, accusing him of "cruel, harsh and inhuman treatment"
Apr 25, 1960
A divorce is officially granted to Kenny Rogers and his first wife, Janice. Rogers is required to pay $80 monthly in child support
May 30, 1962
Kenny Rogers' first wife, Janice, files charges against her ex-husband for failure to pay $80 monthly child support. She claims he is $250 in arrears
May 22, 1963
Kenny Rogers files charges against his first wife, Janice, for preventing him from exercising visitation rights with his daughter
Oct 22, 1963
Kenny Rogers marries for the third time, to Margo Anderson, in Houston
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