Kenny Rogers' Twin Sons Justin and Jordan Are All Grown Up in Rare Photo from Their 21st Birthday: 'Impossible to Believe'
The late country singer's team shared a photo on his Instagram on Tuesday, July 8, in honor of Rogers' twin sons Justin and Jordan turning 21. In the photo, the two could be seen sitting behind two matching chocolate cakes, which had an Oreo cookie in the center and candles that denoted the year they were turning.
In the rare photo, the twins smiled next to each other as their mom, Wanda Miller, stood behind them, smiling. "It's virtually impossible to believe, but Kenny & Wanda's wonderful young men, Justin & Jordan, celebrated the Big 21 yesterday!" the caption read.
"Please join us in wishing them an incredible year and long, healthy, prosperous lives for decades to come! -Team KR."
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Rogers is a dad of five. Alongside his twin sons, he shares Carole Lynn Rogers, 66, with ex-wife Janice Gordon; Kenny Rogers Jr., 61, with ex-wife Margo Anderson; and Christopher Cody Rogers, 43, with ex-wife Marianne Gordon.
Back in 2023, Justin and Jordan spoke with PEOPLE about the loss of their beloved father and how they keep his memory alive.
'I used to be bullied a lot. I'd come home crying and my dad would say, 'Just keep being yourself. You're very funny,' ' said Jordan. 'Every day I still live up to that.'
The twins were just 16 years old when the singer, 81, died in March 2020. In the years since, they've maintained the traditions they established together, like Super Saturdays, a weekly boys-only trip that included breakfast at McDonald's, the car wash and a stop at Chuck E. Cheese.
'I remember all the fun memories we used to have at Chuck E. Cheese,' said Jordan at the time. 'We still go to that location and we sit at the exact same table that we used to.'
Added Justin: 'I miss everything about him. He was a really fun dad.'
In 2023, the late "The Gambler" singer's team shared a photo of his twin sons graduating from high school.
"Kenny always said 'Friendships come and go, but families are forever.' Indeed," read the caption, showing the smiling twins in matching purple caps and gowns.
"Kenny & Wanda's twin sons, Justin and Jordan, graduated from high school this past Friday. Please join us in congratulating them on this landmark achievement!" the caption continued. "Way to go, guys! Have fun and enjoy the ride…and may all your dreams in life come true!"
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