Category Archives: Kenny Chesney

Contemporary country star Kenny Chesney didn’t have the immediate breakout success that many of his peers enjoyed upon signing with major labels, but gradually built up a significant not long after via hard work, pop-friendly ballads, and a likable, average-guy persona. Chesney was born in Knoxville, TN, in 1968 and raised in the nearby small town of Luttrell, better known as the home of Chet Atkins. He grew up listening to both country and rock & roll, but didn’t get serious about material until college, when he studied marketing at East Tennessee State University. He received a guitar as a Christmas present and set about practicing, and was soon performing with the college bluegrass band. He soon began writing material as well and played for tips in local stages — most frequently a Mexican restaurant — every night he could; additionally, he managed to sell 1,000 albums of a self-released demo album. After graduation in 1991, he moved to Nashville and became the resident performer at the Turf, a rougher honky tonk in the city’s historic district. during he gained experience, it wasn’t the sort of place where he’d be discovered, and in 1992, he moved on to a publishing deal with Acuff-Rose. From there he acquired a record record deal with Capricorn and issued his debut album, In My Wildest Dreams, in late 1993.

Unfortunately for Chesney, Capricorn wasn’t much of a country label; not only was the album underpromoted, but the label’s country division shut down completely not long after its release. Still, it sold 100,000 copies and caught the attention of several big-time major labels. Chesney ended up signing with RCA subsidiary BNA, which issued All I Need to Know in 1995. The record gave him his first two Top Ten favorites in the title track and “Fall in Love.” His follow-up, 1996’s Me and You, became his first album to go gold, thanks to two number two singles in the title track and “When I Close My Eyes.” 1997’s I Will Stand was another gold-selling effort that gave Chesney his first-ever number one hit in “She’s Got It All,” plus another number two with “That’s Why I’m Here.” His big-time breakthrough, however, followed with 1999’s Everywhere We Go, which sold over two million copies and spawned two number one smashes with “You Had Me from Hello” and “How Forever Feels”; it also featured another Top Ten single in “What I Need to Do,” and another, “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy,” that just missed. In 2000, Chesney gave us his first Greatest favorites compilation, and two newly recorded music — “I Lost It” and “Don’t Happen Twice” — went to number three and number one, respectively.

Greatest smashes became Chesney’s second straight double-platinum release and dominated the country LP charts. He followed it with the all-new No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem in early 2002, which gave him his strongest commercial performance yet. It, too, hit number one on the country record charts and spun off four Top Ten singles in “Young,” the number one “The Good Stuff,” the Bill Anderson co-write “A Lot of Things Different,” and “Big Star.” A Christmas album plugged the gap for 2003, and he returned strongly with 2004’s When the Sun Goes Down, which won in the record of the Year category at the Country music Awards. He repeated the win, this time as Entertainer of the Year, with Be as You Are (songs from an Old Blue Chair). Chesney found himself the subject of much press rag fodder in 2005 with his surprise marriage to actress Renée Zellweger (he had composed 1999’s “You Had Me from Hello” after watching Zellweger in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire). The duo split that same year, citing irreconcilable differences, and Chesney gave us the chart-topping The Road and the Radio in November. In the years that followed, Chesney kept busy, releasing Live: Live Those music Again in 2006 and Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates in 2007.

Kenny Chesney: Boys of Fall Video

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Have you heard Kenny’s latest single, “Boys of Fall”? It seems that a summer off touring has allowed Kenny Chesney the time to find more honesty, sincerity, and purity to express in his upcoming album, “Hemmingway’s Whiskey”. The first track to surface “Boys of Fall” carries a wistful and nostalgic tone that puts your right back in those late summers of your teenage years. Take a listen! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_88BGtp1zE] Cheap Football TicketsCountry Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney: “HEMINGWAY’s Whiskey

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After almost three years Kenny Chesney will release a new studio album, “HEMINGWAY’s Whiskey on September 28th. Kenny had this to say about the title of his new release, which was named after a Guy Clark track: “When I heard the song, I knew it was the perfect title for the record. I was sitting in my truck and a friend had given me Guy’s album, which had just come out, and it’s a song that talks about living life to its fullest, being a man about your responsibilities and not compromising. As soon as I heard it, I knew I had to cut it, and call the album that … because it says everything about the way you live your life, and what life can be if you refuse to buy into limits, which — as someone who’s read all his books — is everything HEMINGWAY’s novels revolved around.” Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney with Steve Miller on Crossroads

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Kenny Chesney and longtime friend Steve Miller will share the spotlight on CMT’s Crossroads. Fans, set your DVR for Friday, July 9 at 10 p.m. Eastern for an hour-long episode of CMT Crossroads, where both of theses artists will perform the others hit songs. Miller’s classics such as “The Joker” and “Abracadabra,” along with “You Got Me Dizzy” from his new CD, BINGO as well as Chesney’s hits “Living In Fast Forward” and “I Go Back” will be include in the performance. Miller had this to say about his good buddy Kenny. “From the first time Kenny invited me to play with him in San Francisco at AT&T Park, until this minute he has been a refreshing and wonderful friend,” Miller said. “I love the way he conducts himself, treats his band, crew, fans, and friends. Artists this busy barely have time for saying hello, yet Kenny takes the time to get to know you and shares himself. That is a very rare and endearing quality. He is a great performer, a great writer, and a great guy to roll with. He’s the real deal.” Should be a great show!Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D – Watch Online!

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Yahoo! Movies provides us with  9 different preview clips of Kenny Chesney’s Summer in 3D Movie! Kenny Chesney may not be touring this summer, but fans can still get the live show experience by going to see his 3D concert film which is in theaters now! Take a sneak peek below, then grab some friends, flip flops and ice cold beer and hit the nearest big screen! No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem – Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D There Goes My Life – Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D Blue Chair – Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D Go Back – Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D Last Night – Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D Happen Twice – Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D Fast Forward – Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D Rolling on a River – Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D Trailer – Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney’s Summer In 3D Preview!

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Take a look behind the scenes at the making of Kenny Chesney’s “Summer in 3D”! Kenny Chesney fans may not be able to see him live in concert this summer as he is technically taking this tour season off, but you can still get the concert experience by seeing Kenny on the big screen in full 3D!!! Here’s a sneak peek; [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRre6pagl_c&feature=player_embedded]Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney in 3D

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Kenny Chesney releases the trailer for his 3D movie “Kenny Chesney:Summer in 3D” Soon you will get to see Kenny Chesney in true-to-life form on the big screen which is cool, but even cooler is that it will be in 3D! Kenny is releasing a trailer today that previews his 3D special “Kenny Chesney:Summer in 3D” in conjunction with Sony Pictures. The film is expected to give fans the full concert experience as if they were really there. (I wonder if that comes complete with flip-flops, sand and beach balls?) The film is expected to hit select theaters in April of 2010 which will help tide fans over until Kenny gets back out on tour. According to Chesney: “It’s amazing to me how intense this footage is. It’s me in a way I’ve never seen myself – and I can’t wait to share it with my fans. I put all of myself into my shows, a lot of heart and sweat and stuff most people might not think is all that important, but I do… and always have. This film captures every little detail in a way that makes it even more important than I thought it was when we were working on it, and it makes my fans even more in my face than when I’m onstage, which is great! So I am completely thrilled that there’s something we’re able to give people a taste of the film with. Obviously, it’s not 3-D, but it’s pretty invested in what JOE THOMAS, the director, is trying to help us capture. APRIL is a long way away, and I know I don’t want to wait that long to let people get a peak at what we’re doing.” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjUzzHDYyHg] Kenny Chesney:Summer in 3DCountry Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney Rakes It In

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Kenny Chesney has topped the list of 2009’s top grossing tours with over $57MILLION in ticket sales alone! Kenny Chesney‘s Sun City Carnival tour raked in $57.6 million in 39 shows total, with an attendance of 848,000 and 96% of the seats filled. This was his shortest tour to date, and he charged the lowest ticket prices of any major headliner this year. He was also the only act on the USA Today list to play NFL stadiums across the country. Kenny Chesney will not be touring in the summer of 2010, but he is scheduled to perform at the Bayou Country Superfest on Memorial Day weekend 2010 and at Bamajam in JUNE 2010. For more info, visit our Kenny Chesney Concert page! You can also catch Kenny performing on the 2009 CMA awards November 11th!Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney Rumored to Join Georgia Theater Benefit With ZBB

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Zac Brown Band inspires colleagues as rumors fly that Kenny Chesney has signed on to help save the Georgia Theater! The Georgia Theater is in trouble and needs your help!  Earlier this year the theater suffered a devastating fire, and is now in need of serious restoration funding. The historic venue has been home to infinitely famous bands such as R.E.M, the B-52’s, Drive By Truckers, and of course, the Zac Brown Band. That is why ZBB has stepped up to coordinate a star-studded fundraising event to help rebuild the theater! An all-star lineup of country music artists have signed on to perform at a benefit show at the Fox Theater in downtown Atlanta, GA on October 30th. Proceeds from the event will go directly to rebuilding the historic theater. Confirmed guest performers already include Little Big Town, Joey + Rory, Shawn Mullins, Aslyn, and Oliver Wood. We also have word from a VERY reliable source that Kid Rock, Kelli Pickler, and now Kenny Chesney have also been added to the list! For tickets and more information, visit the Georgia Theater online!Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney’s College Football Moments Get Criticism

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It seems that not all college football fans are fans of Kenny Chesney! In a recent post at SportingNews.com it was made perfectly clear that Kenny Chesney‘s “Our Moment”  clips should be cut from college football on ESPN. While I can’t say that I fully agree, I did get tired of seeing the same clip at almost every commercial break and was relieved to find out that it would not be shown for every game. As it turns out, ESPN is only using these clips, along with others from artist Dave Matthews, for the season opener, very big games, and the last day of the regular season. I guess during those games that will be my “moment” to go grab a drink. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWpJusn12Jc]Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney Is Taking it Slow in 2010

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Kenny Chesney has announced that he will NOT be planning a 2010 summer tour. Kenny Chesney sat down with Entertainment Weekly to discuss his decision to take touring out of his 2010 schedule: “I’m not quitting,” he told the magazine. “It’s just a short pause. It would be easy to keep doing it, because it’s fun and the fans are unbelievable. … Then you realize that at some point you’re missing a part of your life. … I need to recharge creatively and get off the clock of having to be somewhere … and having to keep juggling all these things. And people needing answers. I just felt like this year it finally hit me that I need to get reconnected with my family.” This is a surprising move for one of the top-grossing acts in country music, although not completely unheard of. Kenny Chesney’s last 2009 tour date will be September 19th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Chesney stated he will have some performances in 2010, most likely acoustic performances, just not the big shows. “Something to feed my soul,” he said. “I’ve given a big part of my soul for this for so long, and nothing has really been filling that up. It seems like in the last couple of years, I’ve been on an empty tank. And that’s gotta change.” Country Music Photo Gallery