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Kenny Chesney Lets Fans Stream Entire 'Life on a Rock' Album

Megan Pacella — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:28 +0000

You’ll have to wait until April 30 to buy Kenny Chesney‘s latest album, ‘Life on a Rock,’ but if you’re anxious to hear the award-winning country star’s latest work, you’re in luck. Chesney is letting fans stream the entire new album beginning today. Find the stream on iTunes. Judging by recent interviews, ‘Life on a Rock,’ is [...]

Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson + More to Join Zac Brown Band at the 2013 Southern Ground Music and Food Festival

Megan Pacella — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:49:54 +0000

After a great first run in Nashville last year, the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival will return to Music City September 27-28, 2013. Of course, Zac Brown Band will be back with a host of friends from country music and other genres to make this year's sensory experience even better.

Off the Air With Jeremy: Kenny Chesney Opens Up About Having Kids, His Own Island + More

Jeremy Robinson — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:00:27 +0000

I’m excited to welcome my very first special guest on my daily blog — Kenny Chesney! Click below to hear the entire interview I did with Kenny from my house. You’ll notice that he’s in a studio, while I’m on a cell phone. Ha! You’ll find out why when you listen to it. In the [...]

Kenny Chesney Talks Concert Security in the Wake of the Boston Marathon Attacks

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:00:46 +0000

With the brutal attacks at the Boston Marathon this week so fresh in everyone’s mind, it’s inevitable that people are thinking more in terms of personal safety than usual — and country music superstar Kenny Chesney is no exception. The singer is scheduled to perform in concert at Boston’s Gillette Stadium in August, and he [...]

Kenny Chesney 'Had No Boundaries' for 'Life on a Rock' Album

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:30:52 +0000

Kenny Chesney is getting set to release ‘Life on a Rock,’ an album which he says he had ultimate creative freedom while recording: “It felt like I had no boundaries.” The star lives on an island, which helped inspire the title of the album. His music has long displayed a laid-back island influence, and that [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Kenny Chesney

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:00:41 +0000

In recent years, Kenny Chesney has began to reveal layers of his personal life through his music. Songs from 'Hemingway's Whiskey,' 'Welcome to the Fishbowl' and 'Life on a Rock' are his most personal and introspective to date, but he's still somewhat of a private person, one who shuns social media in favor of retreats to the islands. There are plenty of things even a superfan of the 'Pirate Flag' singer might not know.

See + Meet Kenny Chesney in Seattle

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:17:11 +0000

Kenny Chesney’s set to play in Seattle this summer, and we’ve got your chance to see the country superstar live in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest city – and meet him backstage! Enter below for your chance to fly with a friend to Seattle to see Kenny Chesney live at Century Link field (home of the [...]

Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and Many More Big Names Added to 2013 ACMs Performance Lineup

Christina Vinson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:00:18 +0000

The 2013 ACMs just wouldn’t be complete without performances from the hottest names in country music, and the Academy of Country Music has just announced new additions to the exciting performance lineup, including Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift. Joining them will be other fan-favorite acts, including Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Lady [...]

Kenny Chesney Lives 'Life on a Rock' With Upcoming Album Release

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:32:40 +0000

Kenny Chesney will explore the living conditions of ‘Life on a Rock’ with the upcoming release of his second album in less than a year. Anchored by the project’s first radio offering, ‘Pirate Flag,’ the 10-track collection will hit store shelves and digital retailers on April 30. Chesney’s personal ‘rock’ is presumably the stage, given [...]

Kenny Chesney, 'Pirate Flag' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:39:09 +0000

From the first note, one knows the new single from Kenny Chesney‘s upcoming album is filled with more hope than much of the pensive material on ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl.’ ‘Pirate Flag’ opens softly — with strings and a bouncy mandolin — before Chesney begins to tell his story. It’s a familiar story, because we [...]

Kenny Chesney Ready to Fly His 'Pirate Flag' With New Single Next Week

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:30:03 +0000

Kenny Chesney will wave his ‘Pirate Flag’ proudly next week as he releases the first single from his upcoming studio album to all digital outlets on Jan. 31. “No matter where you are, no matter how you live, there is that part of you that yearns to be free, to say, ‘What the hell…’ and [...]

Kenny Chesney Announces Release Date for New Album

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:30:22 +0000

Perennial country favorite Kenny Chesney has announced the release date for his much-anticipated next album. The as-yet-untitled project will be released on April 30, 2013, the superstar revealed in a statement on Thursday. The album’s release will come just a month after Chesney embarks on his No Shoes Nation Tour. “It’s gonna be an amazing [...]

Kenny Chesney Expands No Shoes Nation Tour With 28 New Dates

Megan Pacella — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:30:20 +0000

Kenny Chesney hasn’t embarked on his 2013 No Shoes Nation Tour yet, but it’s already on the books to be one of the year’s biggest tours. The ‘Come Over’ hitmaker has just added a whopping 28 additional dates to the already jam-packed tour schedule. Last year, Chesney’s Brothers of the Sun Tour with Tim McGraw [...]

Kenny Chesney Records 'Amazing Grace' for 'United in Newtown' Special

Christina Vinson — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000

In the aftermath of the horrific Sandy Hook shootings, the tight-knit community of Newtown, Conn. has received incredible worldwide support. Although nothing could ever fill the deep void left in the small town, many individuals -- including country's own Kenny Chesney -- are finding ways to lend their support amidst devastation.

Kenny Chesney Documentary 'The Color Orange' to Air This Weekend

Megan Pacella — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:00:14 +0000

When people of Middle Tennessee say they “bleed orange,” they’re referring to their undying devotion to the University of Tennessee Volunteers. Kenny Chesney is counted amongst the school’s fans. In fact, the award-winning country crooner loves the Big Orange so much that he produced a documentary about the football team’s history. ‘The Color Orange: The Condredge [...]

Kenny Chesney Spotted With Mystery Lady Friend in Hawaii

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:00:46 +0000

Kenny Chesney may be one to keep his personal life under wraps, but that doesn't stop country fans -- and the media -- from speculating about the superstar's love life. The 'El Cerrito Place' singer was spotted in Hawaii over the holiday with a beautiful brunette, prompting rumors that the relationship is becoming increasingly serious.

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Top 2012 Country Tours

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:00:56 +0000

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw were the top country touring attraction of the year with their Brothers of the Sun Tour, according to Billboard magazine, which has just published its 2012 Year in Music roundup. The massive road trek sold out nine of 23 shows and played to 1,085,382 total fans, raking in $96,458,890 to place seventh in all genres behind such huge mainstream artists as Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga.

Best Country Collaboration of 2012? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:00:12 +0000

The year has ended with a flourish of high-profile collaborations from top country music stars. Jason Aldean pulled two of the hottest males artists in Nashville into the same room to record 'The Only Way I Know' in 2012, while Kelly Clarkson convinced Vince Gill to lend his voice and guitar to 'Don't Rush.' These are the most recent, but hardly the only collaborations from the banner year. What was the best musical match-up from 2012?

Kenny Chesney Announces 2013 No Shoes Nation Tour

Megan Pacella — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:30:41 +0000

Just a few months after his record-breaking Brothers of the Sun Tour with Tim McGraw came to a close, Kenny Chesney is gearing up for another long stretch on the road. And this time, it's all about the fans. Chesney has coined his 17-stadium run the No Shoes Nation Tour, presented by Corona Light.

Win a Trip to See Kenny Chesney Play During the Dallas Cowboys Halftime Show on Thanksgiving

Taste of Country Staff — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:30:24 +0000

Kenny Chesney just announced he’ll be in Dallas, Texas on Thanksgiving, playing the halftime show during the nationally televised game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. The Turkey Day tradition could include you, at Cowboys Stadium… even walking the sidelines. Taste of Country Nights and Columbia Nashville are giving away a trip for [...]