Kenny Rogers shares a laugh with his eldest son, Kenny Rogers Jr., during a visit to "Extra" at Universal Studios Hollywood on October 3, 2013, in Universal City, California. The country music legend smiles broadly in a light lavender button-down shirt paired with a braided choker necklace, while Kenny Jr. beams beside him dressed in a dark blazer over a vibrant blue collared shirt. | Source: Getty Images
Marianne Arrived as the World Fell for Kenny
After the First Edition broke up, Kenny headed to Nashville, Tennessee, and signed with United Artists in 1976. His solo album "Love Lifted Me" came that year, followed by the self-titled 1977 release that sent "Lucille" into the hearts of listeners.
Oh, that voice. Once Kenny had you listening, he knew exactly how to keep you there.
His fourth marriage began in 1977, when he wed actress Marianne Gordon. As his fame grew through songs such as "The Gambler" and "She Believes in Me," their family grew, too.
Kenny Rogers and actress Marianne Gordon radiate joy following their wedding ceremony at the singer's home in 1977. Standing together outdoors beneath tree branches, Kenny embraces his fourth wife from behind in a tailored suit, necktie, and white boutonnière, while Marianne holds her bridal floral bouquet and clasps his hands, beaming in a strapless gown and delicate pendant necklace. | Source: Getty Images
