Kenny Chesney will be the first to admit he’s a George Strait “wanna-be.” He’d also say that being on George Strait’s stadium tour for two years changed his career. So when Kenny had the opportunity to be a part of George’s Cowboy Rides Away Tour this year, he took it. Kenny played two shows on […]
Kenny Chesney was one of several country stars who honored George Jones at his funeral Thursday. Kenny met Jones early in his career, opened shows for him, and later recorded several duets with him, including “Small Y’All” on Kenny’s Hemmingway’s Whiskey album. Kenny performed at George’s 75th birthday party, and George returned the favor just […]
The Brothers of the Sun tour begins next week, and Tim McGraw says he’s ready. “I’m ready, the band’s ready. Got some great new players, along with the old Dance Hall Doctors, sort of a combination of guys. It was time for a change, time for a different sound, different direction, we haven’t really come […]
This summer, Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw have teamed up for the Brothers of the Sun tour. Opening all 20 stadium shows will be this week’s co-host, Jake Owen. Jake told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton he’s pumped about the summer: “I’m gonna have a pretty good time. Kenny & Tim are in pretty good […]
Kenny Chesney co-hosts the Countdown this week, talking about his Brothers of the Sun tour, featuring Tim McGraw, kickin’ off in June. Kenny explains how the tour came about, what fans can expect, and why they’re only doing stadium shows this year. Kenny also gives and update on his next album, and his reaction to being […]
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Reunite For 2012 ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour Superstars to Perform 19 Stadium Dates For Musical Event of 2012 Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw will reunite for the musical event of 2012, the ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour. The 19-date stadium tour finds Chesney, who consistently has crowds “eating up […]
The year was 2008. In May, Shania Twain announced her separation from husband Mutt Lange. In November, she attended the CMA Awards, where she presented the Entertainer of the Year award to Kenny Chesney. She looked ravishing in a low-cut Missoni gown, and Kenny couldn’t help but notice. After accepting the award, he walked to the microphone, […]
Kenny Chesney loves to play basketball with his crew when they’re on the road. Recently, his tour-mate Billy Currington wanted to join the game. But Billy prefers not to wear shoes. Kenny didn’t want his buddy to injure himself on the asphalt court. Kenny told CCUSA’s Lon Helton, “I bought him a pair of basketball […]
Kenny Chesney takes a break in the Goin’ Coastal tour to co-host the Countdown with Lon. He has great stories from the road, including one where he bought Billy Currington his first pair of basketball shoes. Kenny also admits he forgot the lyrics of his own hit song during the encore in Tampa. Plus where […]
