These twins lost their iconic dad when they were just 15 – He fathered them aged 61 for the sake of his childless wife
Kenny Rogers, the legendary country icon whose voice defined an era, lived a life as dramatic and soulful as the songs he sang. Behind the fame, awards, and sold-out concerts was a man navigating a complicated journey through five marriages, five children, and a devotion to music that often overshadowed everything else.
Rogers never shied away from honesty. He admitted he truly loved every woman he married—but the real problem wasn’t them. It was his relentless commitment to music. “My music always came first,” he once confessed, describing it as a “mistress” that demanded his time, energy, and heart. That devotion strained his relationships and played a role in every breakup.
His first marriage to Janice Gordon began when he was just 19, shortly after the birth of their daughter. Pressured by expectations and unprepared for family life, the marriage dissolved after two years. Rogers stepped aside, allowing Janice’s second husband to raise their daughter—a decision that lingered with him for decades.
Next came Jean Rogers, a marriage that lasted only three years. Then his third relationship with Margo Anderson, which lasted over a decade and brought him a son, Kenny Jr., but eventually crumbled under the growing weight of his rising career.
By the time he married his fourth wife, Marianne Gordon, in 1977, Rogers was a global superstar. Together they welcomed their son Chris and remained married for nearly 20 years. But when Rogers turned 50, the demands of his career reignited, and the marriage ended. Their divorce made headlines after Marianne received $60 million—yet Rogers praised her publicly. “She deserves every penny,” he said, acknowledging her unwavering support during his most turbulent years.