Do Steve Earle and the Dukes remind you of early Kenny Rodgers....I just found him on Austin City Limits........first time (I think) I've ever heard his music. Haven't made up my mind, yet.
I'd be totally surprised if you'd never heard this song before. It was huge. Regardless, No. Kenny had no vocal range, didn't really have an accent and Steve writes really political stuff, Kenny wrote mostly fluff.