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Kenny Rogers, the country music legend behind timeless hits like “The Gambler” and “Islands in the Stream,” lived a life as dramatic as his songs. Married five times and father to five children, Rogers spent decades searching for a love that could compete with his greatest passion: music. It wasn’t until his final marriage that he found what he’d been looking for all along.

Rogers freely admitted that music was his “mistress”—a consuming force that overshadowed his early relationships. “My music always came first,” he confessed, taking full responsibility for his failed marriages and absolving his former wives of blame. His career ambitions repeatedly drove wedges between him and those he loved.

His first marriage at 19 to Janice Gordon, prompted by the birth of their daughter, lasted only two years. He remarried immediately to Jean Rogers, but that union collapsed after three years. His third marriage to Margo Anderson endured over a decade and produced his first son, Kenny Jr., but constant touring took its toll.

In 1977, Rogers married actress Marianne Gordon. Their nearly two-decade marriage ended in 1993 with one of entertainment’s most expensive divorces—a $60 million settlement. Remarkably, Rogers harbored no resentment: “She deserves every penny,” he told the *Irish Independent*, crediting her unwavering support during his career’s lowest points.

Then, in 1997, everything changed. Rogers met Wanda Miller, 28 years his junior. Despite initial hesitation about starting a family in his 60s, their marriage flourished. When Miller gave birth to twin sons Justin and Jordan, Rogers was thrilled: “When I was told it was twins, man, I was thrilled.”

This time, Rogers had found balance. His bond with Miller remained unshakeable until his death in 2020 at age 81. She later vowed to honor his memory and celebrate the love they shared—a love that finally matched the depth of his devotion to music.

Kenny Rogers’ journey through marriage was turbulent, but he ultimately discovered the lasting connection he’d always sought, proving it’s never too late to find true love.