Country Music Legend Kenny Rogers Releases New Autobiography

Legendary performer Kenny Rogers, 73, shares stories from his career, his five marriages, children, and the bumpy "tabloid scandal" period of his life with his new autobiography, "Luck, or Something Like It" making its way to bookshelves tomorrow (October 2nd.)

Rogers shares details about his modest upbringing, his exploration of various genres of music before Country, not to mention the dirty laundry, including the point in his life that he used a restricted phone number and "enjoyed talking with beautiful, alluring women on the phone." Industry folk such as his producers and friends like Dolly Parton are occasionally called on for short stories in their own words.

Roger's 1993 autobiography, "Making It With Music" included the facts and figures surrounding his climb to celebrity. In "Luck or Something Like It," he mentions his hits and awards, but concentrates more on the importance of treating music as a profession, with a sincere attitude about viewing it as a business.

Reviews thus far have been very positive. Book critic Joe Ross writes in Seattlepi, "At seventy-three years old, Kenny Rogers provides a thoughtful account of his life to this point in time, without being overly self-indulgent."

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