Watch Jennifer Nettles Honor Kenny Rogers by Singing “Don’t Fall in Love With a Dreamer” on CMT TV Special

CH

Watch Jennifer Nettles Honor Kenny Rogers by Singing “Don’t Fall in Love With a Dreamer” on CMT TV Special

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  April 9, 2020

CMT celebrated the life and career of Kenny Rogers, who passed away on March 20 at age 81, during the TV special, CMT Giants Kenny Rogers, on April 8.

The tribute, which was hosted by Rita Wilson, featured virtual performances and interviews from Dolly Parton, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires, Jennifer Nettles, Lady Antebellum, Lionel Richie, Michael McDonald, Randy Houser, Rascal Flatts, Vince Gill and more. The special was filmed from performers’ homes and blended alongside archival photos, interviews and performances, with clips and commentary from Kenny.

Jennifer Nettles paid tribute to Kenny by singing “Don’t Fall in Love With a Dreamer.” Penned by David Ellingson and Kim Carnes, the tune was the lead single on Kenny’s 1980 album, Gideon. Recorded as a duet with Kim Carnes, the single reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

CMT Giants Kenny Rogers: A Benefit For MusiCares will encore on MTV Live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on April 10 and again on CMT at 12 p.m. ET/PT on April 11.

Watch Jennifer’s performance below.

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Blogs

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024

Luke Combs is really excited to be touring again.  The “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour” kicked off last weekend in Milwaukee and will end in Houston, Texas in August.  Luke sat down with “Country Living” to talk about it, and it seems like he’s just as excited to be touring again as we are…

THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024

“Time” magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2024 include Dua Lipa, Patrick Mahomes, and Michael J. Fox. Production on “Law & Order: SVU” was halted for about 20 minutes, while Mariska Hargitay helped a little girl find her mother.  The girl saw Mariska’s badge and thought she was a real cop. Katy Perry is leaving…

Headlines