NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 14: Inductee Don Schlitz and Kenny Rogers attend the Songwriters Hall of Fame 43rd Annual induction and awards at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – FEBRUARY 21: Don Schlitz performs at The Grand Ole Opry on February 21, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
APRIL 10: ***EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE*** Singers/Songwriters Dolly Parton and Honoree Kenny Rogers Backstage at the Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years show at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods on April 10, 2010 in Ledyard Center, Connecticut. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)