This late musician lived an intriguing life webbed in fame and fortune. While he was loved by many, it took several years for him to find his one true love that lasted throughout the rest of his lifetime. The singer was married more than once, and he fathered five children before his death at age 81. Although his previous marriages ended in divorce, he claimed to have been deeply in love with his wives at the time of the union.
The star never doubted his love for his previous partners, but there was a compelling desire that suppressed the passion for remaining committed during his marriages. While speaking about his failed unions, he revealed that music was his mistress, a powerful one! Neither his love for his wives nor his kids made him feel the need to save his family. Instead, he disconnected from them and obsessed over his career while feeding a burning desire to make music.
He confessed to his errors and exonerated his previous lovers of any blame in the failed marriages. According to the country crooner, his mistress—music, had the upper hand. While he was an absentee husband, he was a charming partner, and one of his former spouses once publicly declared that he was an impressive person to be with, despite their fallout.
Kenny Rogers’ love life was as storied as his career. At 19, he married his first wife after they welcomed a daughter, but the union ended two years later. He remarried quickly, yet that relationship also dissolved within three years. His third marriage lasted over a decade and brought him a son, Kenny Jr., but constant touring strained the bond. In 1977, Rogers wed actress Marianne Gordon. Together they had a son, Chris, and stayed married nearly 20 years. Their 1993 divorce was among the most expensive in the industry, with Marianne receiving $60 million—a settlement Rogers said she “deserved.”
Four years later, Rogers married Wanda Miller, his fifth and final wife. Despite their 28-year age gap, they shared lasting happiness and welcomed twin boys, Justin and Jordan. Rogers admitted he initially resisted having more children but cherished fatherhood. Wanda remained his soulmate until his passing in 2020, with Marianne continuing to support the family even afterward.
