Kenny Rogers' Widow Celebrates Their 29th Wedding Anniversary With Emotional Tribute

Kenny Rogers' widow is keeping the beloved singer-songwriter in her heart on what would have been their 29th wedding anniversary.

Wanda Rogers, who tied the knot with the "Lady" singer in 1997, took to Instagram on Monday, June 1, to mark the emotional milestone following Kenny's death in March 2020 at the age of 81.

"Today is the most special day for me: our wedding anniversary," Wanda, who shared twin sons Justin and Jordan with the late musician, wrote alongside a wedding photo in a message posted on the "If I Ever Fall in Love Again" artist's official Instagram. "Even though I can't touch you, I hold you in my heart forever, Kenny… Justin, Jordan, and I miss you so much. Love, Wanda."

The remainder of the caption recalled the "beautiful ceremony" that took place at Kenny's ranch almost three decades ago in Athens, Ga., which featured a special wedding song written for Wanda by the Grammy-winning artist, as well as his bandmates Warren Hartman and Steve Glassmeyer, titled "As God Is My Witness."

The wedding song includes romantic lyrics such as, "Once in a lifetime, the right love comes by / And with no rhyme or reason, you never know why / You wake up one morning and nothing is the same for you," as well as, "As God is my witness, I'll give you all my love."

Kenny was previously married to Janice Gordon, with whom he shared daughter Carole, from 1958 to 1960. He then tied the knot with Jean Massey later that same year, and the two went on to divorce three years later before "The Gambler" singer married his third wife, Margo Anderson. Kenny and Anderson welcomed son Kenny Jr. before divorcing in 1975, after which the late country music legend married Marianne Gordon two years later. Kenny and Gordon then split in 1993 after welcoming son Christopher together.

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This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 11:37 AM.