Monday, March 29, 2010

McGraw, Currington, Rucker Join Kenny Rogers' 50th Anniversary Concert Event

More stars are signing on to help Kenny Rogers celebrate his 50th anniversary in the music business. Tim McGraw, Billy Currington, and Darius Rucker are among the latest to join the all-star lineup for the veteran singer's special concert this spring. They're adding to a roster that already includes Dolly Parton, Wynonna, the Oak Ridge Boys, Alison Krauss, and Lionel Richie. Other new additions to the show include Smokey Robinson, Chris Isaak, Sheena Easton, and original members of The First Edition, Rogers' band from 1967 until 1975. "Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years" is scheduled to take place at the MGM Grand At Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut on April 10th, but some participants -- including McGraw, Currington, and Rucker -- will contribute to the show remotely. The star-studded event will be taped for an upcoming TV special.