LIFE Kenny Chesney
LIFE: Kenny Chesney
Country Strong • With an endless supply of songs that celebrate good times and a rock-meets-island vibe, Kenny Chesney has rebooted the C&W format that made him a star.
On with the Show • The energy of a Kenny Chesney concert can only be described as high-octane, with the star rocking hard, leaping high, and rousing the crowd out of their seats.
The Big Dream • Growing up in East Tennessee, Chesney was a big jock, average student, and typical small-town kid. Then, one Christmas, he got a guitar.
When Country Changed Its Tune • Hat acts. Powerhouse female vocalists. Pop crossovers. Nashville in the 1990s, when Chesney entered the business, was breaking from the past.
Beach Vibes and Fun • With 2002’s breakthrough album No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems, Chesney found his voice—and his brand.
Come Together • Chesney is famous for his collaborations with artists of every musical stripe, including Lionel Richie, Uncle Kracker, Dave Matthews, Old Dominion, and others.
Change It Up • Starting around 2007, Chesney began exploring new themes in his music. The songs were less about good times and more about romance and family life.
No Shoes Nation • Chesney’s diehard fans are famous for their high spirits, skimpy beachwear, and waving their trademark skull-and-crossbones flag.
Now and Next • The superstar continues to evolve, building his brand and business interests and exploring new musical inspirations.
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