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Remember When Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney Got Arrested at a George Strait Concert?

Leslie Reynolds — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:01:34 +0000

Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney are two of the hardest-working, most down to earth and most respected men in country music. But they are human, and sometimes humans do stupid things, just like you and me. Just like they did back in 2000 when they got in trouble with the law after opening for the King of Country.

George Strait Inviting Kenny Chesney on Tour in 2014?

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:43 +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 [...]

KNUE 'Artist Spotlight' of The Week – Kenny Chesney [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:55:01 +0000

Kenny Chesney was the guest on the Big D and Bubba show this morning. Those guys get all the fun. But it got me excited about seeing Kenny at Cowboys Stadium in a couple of weeks. Kenny's "No Shoes Nation" tour comes through Texas on May 11. We even have your chance to win tickets to the show.

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

Megan Pacella — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:40:28 +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 [...]

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.

Kenny Chesney Reveals Track Listing for 'Life on a Rock'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:36:05 +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 [...]

See + Meet Kenny Chesney in Seattle

Townsquare Media — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:09:36 +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 Seattle Seahawks) on June 1

KNUE 'Artist Spotlight' of the Week — Kenny Chesney [VIDEO + POLL]

Amy Austin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:32:57 +0000

Billboard just released their annual list of the Top 40 Money Makers in the music business. Madonna and the Boss Bruce Springsteen were at the top of the list, each bringing in more than $30 million. But country artists made up almost half of the top 20.Kenny Chesney was country’s highest earner, coming in at [...]

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 [...]

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

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:03:03 +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 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 and Tim McGraw Top 2012 Country Tours

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:56 +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.

Amy's Country Artist Spotlight – Kenny Chesney [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:15:34 +0000

This week, I’ve decided to spotlight country superstar – Kenny Chesney. I remember when Kenny released his first album In “My Wildest Dreams” in 1994. KNUE was one of the first country stations to spin his single “Tin Man.” Now Kenny Chesney plays NFL football stadiums by the dozen, has four CMA’S as well as [...]

Country Tours Coming in 2013 – Our Top 5

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:06:57 +0000

2012 saw some of the best country music that the country has ever seen. We met some new artists who are going to be huge in 2013. We saw some artists who have been around a while have the biggest year of their lives- like Blake Shelton and Little Big Town. And the year was filled with the biggest and best tours we have ever experienced. And with the tours announced for 2013, there's no doubt the upcoming year will be the best year yet. Here are some of the tours we are most looking forward to next year

Best Country Albums of 2012 — Amy's Top 5 [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:45:48 +0000

As 2012 comes to a close, I thought about all the amazing music this year has brought. There was a slew of great country songs and it’s a challenge to just pick a few of my favorites, but I think I’m up for the task. I chose to highlight the country albums I thought were [...]

Kacey Musgraves + Eli Young Band's Incredible Performance of Kenny Chesney's 'Come Over' [VIDEO]

Buddy Logan — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 21:38:00 +0000

Last night was the 2012 CMT Artists of the Year Concert, and perhaps the most notable performance of the night was when East Texas native Kacey Musgraves joined Denton based Eli Young Band onstage to perform a Kenny Chesney song. Both Musgraves and Eli Young Band will be joining Chesney on tour next year, for [...]

Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney Among Highest-Paid Musicians of 2012

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:00:32 +0000

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who are the highest paid country musicians of them all? That honor goes to country favorites Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney. The superstars, along with Toby Keith, earned spots on the Forbes World's Highest-Paid Musicians of 2012 list. And you know that ain't a bad place to be.

Two Huge Texas Country Artists Set to Open for Kenny Chesney in 2013

Leslie Reynolds — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:15:53 +0000

It's known worldwide that everything's bigger in Texas. It's safe to say that the talent found here falls in that category. Not so sure about that? What if I told you that two of the biggest acts in Texas Country who have made their way onto radios nationwide have been set to open for one of the biggest acts in all of music?