After more than five decades of touring and entertaining the world, Kenny Rogers will begin his final world tour on May 13th in Mahnomen, Minnesota.

Rogers announced late last year on NBC’s The Today Show that this upcoming tour would be his last. “The Gambler’s Last Deal” is expected to run into 2017.

Growing up one of my first album purchases was a Kenny Rogers album.  I've been a fan of his for more than 30 years.  And as you can see by the photo above, I finally got to meet him when he played the Dubuque County Fair in 2010.  Despite it being a wet and rainy night it was a great show.

“The Gambler’s Last Deal” concerts will include a reflective look back through Rogers’ storied 50-plus-year career.

Making this rare tour experience even more special, a very limited number of VIP ticket packages will be offered, allowing fans the opportunity to meet Rogers and receive one-of-a-kind “The Gambler’s Last Deal” memorabilia. Two types of VIP packages are available for each show of the tour. For more information, visit:www.kennyrogers.com.

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Here are the first 2 dates for The Gambler’s Last Deal Tour 
May 13 - Mahnomen, MN - Shooting Star Casino
May 14 - Red Wing, MN - Treasure Island Resort & Casino
May 15 - Clear Lake, IA - Surf Ballroom

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