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June 19th in Country Music History

Skeeter Nash — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:58:42 +0000

1960: Loretta Lynn made her debut on the country charts with her first single release, "Honky Tonk Girl," on the Zero label.

1976: Country Music Hall of Fame member Eddy Arnold entered the charts with "Cowboy," his 100th country hit. He was the first artist to accumulate a three-digit figure of hits on that chart.

1982: George Strait's first number one single, "Fool Hearted Memory," was released. George recently scored his 60th chart-topper.

Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw + Others to Take the Stage at 2013 Craven Country Jamboree

Christina Vinson — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:39:14 +0000

This summer, the Craven Country Jamboree -- the longest running music festival in Canada -- will astound fans with a tops lineup of country stars during their annual event. Superstar performers include Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and other fan-favorite acts.

Kenny Chesney Works Out With the Seattle Seahawks

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:07:00 +0000

Kenny Chesney spent some time off catching passes from the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year Russell Wilson last week. Before a show at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington on Saturday (June 1), the country singer worked out with the Seattle Seahawks football team. The video shows Chesney wearing a neon-green T-shirt and Seahawks helmet, [...]

Kenny Chesney Named Hottest Guy of 2013 by People Country

Christina Vinson — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:05:06 +0000

Not only does Kenny Chesney have a huge heart and a pretty sizable bank account to match, but he also has good looks to add to his resume. Not just good looks, but really good looks -- he's recently been named the Hottest Guy of 2013 by People Country.

Kenny Chesney Brings Music to Alzheimer's Patients

Christina Vinson — Sun, 26 May 2013 20:07:34 +0000

'Pirate Flag' singer Kenny Chesney is known for his big-hearted kindness, as portrayed by his generosity to Boston and his support of grieving Newton families. Now, he's helping 'spread the love' in another impacting way, teaming up with non-profit organization Music and Memory to help bring music to Alzheimer's disease and dementia patients.

George Strait Inviting Kenny Chesney on Tour in 2014?

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:33:43 +0000

George Strait is getting set to wrap up the 2013 leg of his two-year farewell tour in his home town of San Antonio, but he’ll be back next year — and ‘warns’ fans to expect the unexpected. In fact, fellow superstar Kenny Chesney might be involved. “We’ve got some surprises up our sleeve, so next [...]

Kenny Chesney Takes Over NYC's Highline Ballroom for Rare Performance – Pictures

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:39:51 +0000

Kenny Chesney is often celebrated as one of the most successful touring acts across all genres — he could easily sell out NYC’s Madison Square Garden, the World’s Most Famous Arena, with relative ease. However, the singer commandeered the tiny Highline Ballroom in midtown Manhattan for an exclusive, invite-only, intimate gig, the audience of which was [...]

Kenny Chesney, 'Life on a Rock' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:03:17 +0000

Kenny Chesney's 'Life on a Rock' album is as revealing of a record as 'Be as You Are' -- more so in some ways. The songwriting isn't as sharp as the 2005 project (the most closely comparable to 'Life on a Rock' in style and substance), but the experiences are as mixed and honest.

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

Megan Pacella — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:13:28 +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 Plays Drinking Game With Ellen

Christina Vinson — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:54:08 +0000

What happens when you put country star Kenny Chesney and comedian Ellen DeGeneres together? You get lots of laughter and a whole lot of fun, plus a lot of drinking. The country singer recently appeared on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ to promote his upcoming album, and DeGeneres told Chesney, who recently announced the launch of his own Blue [...]

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.

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

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:13:52 +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 — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:05:41 +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.

Kenny Chesney Shows Support for Newtown Family

Christina Vinson — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:07:22 +0000

Kenny Chesney is inspirational, with loads of No. 1 hits and high-energy concerts that exemplify his charismatic personality and zeal for music. But one of the most heartwarming aspects of this successful performer is his tender heart, which he recently portrayed in the aftermath of the Newtown tragedy.

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

Christina Vinson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:39:18 +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 Reveals Track Listing for 'Life on a Rock'

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:11:05 +0000

Kenny Chesney is gearing up to release a new album titled ‘Life on a Rock,’ and now we have the track listing for the record — which includes a duet with the legendary Willie Nelson. Chesney lives on an island, and that’s what inspired the title. “It all depends on what kind of rock you’re [...]

Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Named Top Country Earners of 2012

Christina Vinson — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:50:20 +0000

While the music industry is full of musicians who are still trying to 'make it,' Billboard has compiled a list of forty musicians who have been successful in 2012, at least according to their pocketbooks. Many fan-favorite country artists made the cut, an example of the popularity of country music today.

Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton Debut New Videos in This Week's Taste of Country Countdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:35:22 +0000

New music videos from Kenny Chesney and Blake Shelton have shaken up this week's Taste of Country Top 10 Video Countdown. Both 'Pirate Flag' and 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' cracked the list, but neither were able to steal the top spot in their debut week. That battle remains one exclusive to three singers who have been going at it for weeks.

Kenny Chesney, 'Pirate Flag' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:21:09 +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 Lives 'Life on a Rock' With Upcoming Album Release

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:32:40 +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 [...]