In all he did, Kenny influenced me and countless others in country music and way, way beyond.
“I think Little Big Town won the night with that Kenny Rogers song,” one fantweeted.
Anothersaid: “Ok, not a big country guy.
But Little Big Town’s tribute to the great Kenny Rogers was really good.
What a magnificent rendition of Sweet Music Man.
Kenny Rogers passed away at age 81 after he moved into hospice care.
He stopped touring in 2016, but his last show took place in Nashville a year later.
Despite his passing, his music continues to live on through fans and other musicians.
