"The Gambler by Kenny Rogers" 🎼🎸🔊

This week in 1978, Kenny Rogers hit #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with "The Gambler." Written by Songwriters Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame member Don Schlitz, the 3-week country #1 peaked at #3 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and #16 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1980, Kenny won the GRAMMY® Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male for his iconic recording of "The Gambler."