'ACM Presents: Our Country' Tribute for Kenny Rogers Draws in Emotional Response From Social Media
04/05/2020 11:31 pm EDT
Rucker actually paid tribute to the later country legend shortly after his passing. It makes the performance Sunday special for the former rocker.
"Years ago I first said that if it wasn't for Kenny Rogers, I don't think I would be in country music. He was that guy when I was a kid - his music and 'Hee Haw' made me perk my ears up and made me say, 'What is this? I want to hear more of that.' He was that catalyst for me to write and create country music. What I said about his inspiration on my music years ago still rings true today. His fingerprints on American music will forever remain. Thank you for the inspiration and for the music. Rest in peace."
Many fans praised the performances, calling it just what they needed and a great way to pay tribute to the late star.
It was also a perfect way to close out the ACM Presents: Our Country special for some fans. The night featured plenty of surprises for fans, but the Kenny Rogers tribute might be the biggest.
Plenty of fans got emotional during the show, with the Rogers tribute closing things out on an emotional high for some. Others had fun watching and expressed it online.
Others had old memories stirred up by the performances and the songs, especially the classic performance.
The certain thing is country music fans were thrilled by the special. If you judge it based on the social media responses, it was a stunning success on short notice.
Disclosure: PopCulture. is owned by Paramount. Sign up for Paramount+ by clicking here.
-
7 Country Music Legends Who Spent Time Behind Bars
-
Rvshvd Drops Country-Fried Cover of Iconic Tupac Song 'Dear Mama'
-
Russell Dickerson Wants You to Know That It's a 'Good Day to Have a Great Day' (Exclusive)
-
Full Prosecutor's Statement Released After Morgan Wallen's Arrest
-
The Jelly Roll Lawsuit, Explained