NEWS BRIEF: Kenny Rogers gets delayed send-off at Oakland Cemetery
Singer finally gets settled
Photo credit: Ben Gray
Two years after the death of singer Kenny Rogers, friends and family gathered at Oakland Cemetery March 20 to honor his life and legacy. The ceremony was hosted by longtime touring partners Linda Davis and Billy Dean and featured fifteen speakers “spinning stories about a life well-lived,” a press release stated.
At a reception following the main event, a new video for the Rogers hit “Goodbye” — written by Lionel Richie — was debuted for guests. It can be seen here: youtube.com
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Oakland Cemetery
Atlanta's most historic and picturesque cemetery holds the remains of Margaret Mitchell, Bobby Jones, once-enslaved individuals, and nearly 7,000 Confederate soldiers.