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Information on Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney was born on March 26, 1968 in Knoxville and was raised in Luttrell, Tenn. He attended Gibbs High School and in 1990 graduated from East Tennessee State University. Chesney moved to Nashville and landed a job as a songwriter. He released his first album in 1993.

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The Insider: Kenny Chesney film to reach out, grab you

The Insider: Kenny Chesney film to reach out, grab you

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

Kenny Chesney is finally making a movie. The East Tennessee superstar will star in a concert film called, naturally, “Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D.” It will have a limited run in theaters starting in April 2010. Full story »


CMA Awards poll: Kenny Chesney vs. Taylor Swift

Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

The Country Music Association Awards are Wednesday night on CBS. East Tennessee superstar Kenny Chesney is going for his fifth win as Entertainer of the Year. If he does get the honor, it will set a record for most wins. However, red-hot Taylor Swift is a favorite for the award. Who do you think is more deserving? Full story »


Kenny Chesney talks on weathering the sometimes-fickle concert storm

Kenny Chesney talks on weathering the sometimes-fickle concert storm

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009

By the time he wraps his Sun City Carnival tour at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Sept. 19, Kenny Chesney will be flirting with his seventh consecutive year of moving a million tickets. Economy or not, the masses are still coming out to see Chesney in 2009. Full story »


Kenny Chesney writes new song for ESPN

Kenny Chesney writes new song for ESPN

Monday, Aug. 31, 2009

Kenny Chesney pens new song for college football kick-off Full story »


Chesney, Swift, Sugarland to appear on ABC special

Chesney, Swift, Sugarland to appear on ABC special

Friday, Aug. 28, 2009

Highlights of this summer’s CMA Music Festival will air Monday on ABC, with performances by Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Sugarland, Reba McEntire, Kid Rock and many more. Full story »


Morrow: Kenny Chesney to debut new clothing line Sept. 1

Morrow: Kenny Chesney to debut new clothing line Sept. 1

Monday, Aug. 24, 2009

Superstar Kenny Chesney has a new clothing line that will debut Sept. 1 at the Magic Marketplace in Las Vegas. To mark the occasion, Chesney will perform “a very intimate performance” at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas with many in the clothing industry attending, his peeps say. Full story »


Grudge Match: Kenny Chesney vs. Tony Romo

Grudge Match: Kenny Chesney vs. Tony Romo

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009

We compare two pop-culture subjects to see which you like better. To be included in next week's tally, vote for your favorite before noon on Monday. This week's match: Kenny Chesney vs. Tony Romo. Full story »


Chesney's new single features Matthews

Chesney's new single features Matthews

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kenny Chesney's new single, "I'm Alive," features an old friend: rocker Dave Matthews. Full story »


Kenny Chesney plays free Dallas concert

Kenny Chesney plays free Dallas concert

Monday, May 18, 2009

Kenny Chesney played a free show Sunday night at Pizza Hut Park in Dallas that drew about 25,000 people. The free concert came in the wake of a rain-shortened May 2 performance, though Chesney was not contractually obligated to come back and play again. Full story »


Kenny Chesney debuts new video

Kenny Chesney debuts new video

Friday, May 1, 2009

East Tennessee-born country singer Kenny Chesney releases his latest video on MySpace. Full story »


Kenny Chesney is a playa, and has the keys to prove it

Kenny Chesney is a playa, and has the keys to prove it

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Kenny Chesney, play on, playa. According to one report, the Luttrell native was bestowed keys to the Playboy club while he was in Las Vegas for the Academy of Country Music Awards. He reportedly visited the club a week ago, when two bunnies honored him with the key. Full story »


Kenny Chesney eyes fifth Entertainer trophy from ACM

Kenny Chesney eyes fifth Entertainer trophy from ACM

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Kenny Chesney is going for a fifth. If he wins in the Entertainer of the Year race at the Academy of County Music Awards this year, he’ll have his fifth consecutive Entertainer trophy. He’ll tie with the most wins in that category with Alabama. This year's award will be picked through an online vote. The awards will be broadcast live from Nashville (8 p.m. Sunday, CBS). Reba McEntire will host. Full story »


Happy 41st birthday, Kenny Chesney!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

How should Kenny Chesney celebrate his birthday today? Full story »


Chesney to face online popularity

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

CBS has announced Academy of Country Music fans can vote for Entertainer of the Year this year - a method that Kenny Chesney said he didn't like last year, though he asked fans on his MySpace page to vote for him. D'oh!
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Kenny Chesney plays four-hour 'secret show' at Nashville's Exit/In

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Monday night, it took Kenny Chesney, his full band and guest appearances from Brad Paisley, Brett James, Mark Collie and David Lee Murphy just to sell out the cozy little Exit/In. And the tickets were only $10. Full story »



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