On Saturday 21 March 2020, Gene Watson remembered fellow Houston, TX native, Kenny Rogers, who passed away on Friday 20 March 2020, at the age of 85.

‘A true country music legend has passed, Kenny Rogers, at age 81.
Over sixty years in the music business – and a good guy too.
I know we all send our thoughts and prayers to his family. RIP’
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genewatsonmusic.com
‘I had so much respect for Kenny Rogers – he was from Houston, Texas too.
He was a truly unique vocalist and artist who easily transitioned from a group (First Edition), a duo, solo artist and actor.
If he did it, it was the best’
Source
Fox17 Nashville