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Kenny Rogers is the father of twins

Wanda Rogers gave birth to the two boys Tuesday morning

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updated 7:16 p.m. ET July 6, 2004

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Singer Kenny Rogers and his wife, Wanda, are the parents of identical twin boys.

The twins were born Tuesday morning in Atlanta, according to Claire Cook with Dreamcatcher Entertainment.

Justin Charles weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and his twin brother, Jordan Edward, weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces.

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Wanda Rogers is an identical twin, and twins also run in Kenny Rogers’ family, Cook said.

The 65-year-old singer has three children from previous marriages.

During his long career, Rogers has had dozens of hits on the pop and country charts, including “Lucille,” “The Gambler” and “Lady.”

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