1’s to the top spot on AC (five of his eight AC No. Rogers’ 28 Billboard Adult Contemporary Top 10's rank fifth-best all-time, and he sent the most country No. The first country artist to consistently sell out arenas, Rogers also achieved pop superstardom and reached the pinnacle of worldwide popularity and celebrity few artists have ever attained, performing live for millions of fans. His music has always crossed boundaries, with singles and albums finding frequent success on the Country, Top 40, and Adult Contemporary charts, and in a few instances, on the R&B and Christian charts. Miraculously, he charted a song within each of the last seven decades. 1 hits (including classics like 'The Gambler,' 'Lady,' 'Islands In The Stream,' “Lucille,' 'She Believes In Me,' and 'Through The Years”), 12 No. Rogers sold over 120 million albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling male artists of all-time according to the RIAA, with one Diamond album, 20 Platinum albums and 11 Gold. Written as a farewell to her business partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, expressing Parton's decision to pursue a solo career, the country single was released in 1974. With his staying power and universal appeal on full display, he endeared music lovers around the globe with his amazing songs, heartfelt performances, distinctive voice, gift for storytelling, relatability, showmanship, philanthropy and humility. 'I Will Always Love You' is a song written and originally recorded in 1973 by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar Kenny Rogers enjoyed exceptional success during his storied career of over six decades.