Chesney isn't always comfortable talking about his philanthropy and he's quick to point out that many people have been helping with hurricane recovery. entertainment of diverse audiences. About the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum With this being dubbed the I Go Back Tour, this is the perfect opportunity for Chesney to lean into the theme and deliver a show with a career-spanning setlist that takes fans on a journey through his biggest hits. Learn more about Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock. Course he's had a loss in his family, and he's where he should be with his family, but we're thinking about him. We also use cookies and data to tailor the experience to be age-appropriate, if relevant. Chesney was not on the island, but he opened his home there to friends and neighbors so they could ride out the storm. "The people that I met there didn't care what I did," Chesney said. She was always the first person I saw when I landed and the last person I said goodbye to when I would leave island. My life really changed in 2002, says Chesney. Jill Trunnell. 2023 Cable News Network. Austin Neal, Chris Kappy, Dan Hochhalter, Robert Scovill, Jill Trunnell and Brian O'Connell . art form. And it made me really happy that we got this award for that reason because he really put his belief in it. Museum Editor Michael McCall moderated this discussion centered on the tour-documenting photography and creation of Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward, a museum-quality coffee table book that highlights the intensity of Chesneys shows, connection and development of the fan experience. She was a dear friend to me and to our island community, he wrote. I know what one guitar did for me.". It created this film on my stage so I couldnt move up there, it was like I was on ice. You are now leaving our website and onto another web property, which may include a different set of terms or conditions. Photo by Jill Trunnell. "Today I have to say a very hard goodbye to my friend. Top 10 Touring Acts of the past 25 Years, while consistently playing NFL David Lee Murphy spoke out about the loss in Kenny Chesney's family, after Chesney unexpectedly bowed out of the CMA Awards ceremony only hours before the two were scheduled to take the stage. Chesney wasnt at his island home when it was hit by Irma, but a dear friend took care of Cookie during the storm. In this Feb. 28, 2018 photo provided by Jill Trunnell, country singer Kenny Chesney, foreground center, poses with residents, background from left, Jim Furneaux, Carol Furneaux, Glenda Werbel . She knows how hard it is to leave, how much you miss all those things that make you who you are but also how the only way to chase the kind of dream she has is to do just that. Unfortunately, there is not a lot about their relationship that people know. He was one of the first people that let me know that we won this this morning. For Kenny Chesney, his upcoming I Go Back Tour is all about reconnecting with his fans in the cities that helped launch his career. Select More options to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. Each lost or abandoned pet was transported to West Palm Beach where they wereboarded onto two 50-passenger jets to Norfolk and Statesville, North Carolina, with volunteers driving them to those owners who could be tracked down. . I saw Joe Diffie, and Ricky Skaggs, and Marty Stuart, and Garth [Brooks], and sat next to Martina McBride in the show, and Lionel Richie's in front of me, and Luke Bryan's right there, and FGL's behind me. Tour Dates & Tickets "The thing about making Live in No Shoes Nation," says 8-time Country Music Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney, . The outing will kick . For more than 250 animals and hundreds of residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Kenny Chesney is a hero. "When we realized we weren't getting. On the title track, Chesney's vocals take center stage at the beginning with an acoustic guitar and a single drum beat, as he sings that "God lifted these islands from the ocean." I was spending a lot of time in the Virgin Islands, and the majority of friends that I made there during that time were from New England. Kenny Chesney gives personal look at road life in new book 'Living In Fast Forward'. Know Before You Go: Directions, Parking, and Hotels. You bring them to these people who have been without power for two months and theyre literally crying. Kenny Chesney performs at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday night. When she texted me to sing on the song shed written with some of our friends, I said, Let me hear it, knowing she knew everything about who I was, he continued. But he does know how his music can affect people, which is why he considers this album among the best of his career. Jill Trunnell - Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney stands alone at the top of his own attendance record at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., July 14. The two often keep their personal life away from the spotlight and continue to do the same. 2. Jill Trunnell Kenny Chesney Country singer Kenny Chesney is heading back out on the road and will bring multi-city summer tour to AT&T Stadium in Arlington next summer. Photo: Jill Trunnell. "It was a really emotional day when we went there, just to see the look on their faces when you give them a guitar or a steel drum," Chesney said. The relationship that I have with the fans in New England, its just so special.. The pair sang Half of My Hometown, and everyone applauded their performance. appreciated. St. John was among several Caribbean islands hit last September by the most powerful hurricane to develop over the open Atlantic. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. stadiums across the US over the last dozen years. Immediately after the storm hit, he wrote the title track of his new album, "Songs for the Saints," out Friday. If you would love to donate to Kenny Chesneys Love For Love City Foundation, click, Priscilla Presley Shares Emotional Post On Lisa Marie's Birthday, Kenny Chesney Honors Beloved Friend With Incredible Act Of Kindness, Florida Man Faces Legal Consequences For Hammer Attack On Shark, Dukes Of Hazzard Car Driven By Cast Members Has Been Totaled, Tom Sizemores Manager Releases Upsetting Update On His Condition, Austin Butler Called A True Gentleman For Helping Winners Up Steps At SAG Awards, Actor Who Plays Jamie On Yellowstone Addresses Rumors Of Behind-The-Scenes Drama, Meet William Bill France Sr., The Father Of NASCAR And Racing Legend, Georgia Woman Arrested For Purposely Crashing Into Popeyes Restaurant. }Customer Service. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. In the weeks since the islands were devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the 49-year old has worked tirelessly to bring relief to the people he has called neighbors for the last 17 years. Non-personalized content and ads are influenced by things like the content youre currently viewing and your location (ad serving is based on general location). All rights reserved. He called up John Esposito, the chairman of Warner Music Nashville, and told him he was ready to work with Warner, but he had a caveat. 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Speakers: Main Hang: 48 d&b audiotechnik J8/12; Aux Hang: 44 d&b GSL8; 270 Hang & Delays: 24 d&b V-Series; Subs: 32 d&b SL-SUB; Front Fills: 8 d&b Y10P, Mics: Shure AXT400 Axient, sE Electronics V7MC1 capsule (wireless); Shure, Earthworks, Telefunken, Sennheiser, Beyer, No stranger to Billboards Top 10 list of tours this year marks the 10th year Chesney has been among the top 10 touring acts in his 25-year career Chesney hit the road once again this year with 42 shows generating $114 million from just under 1.3 million tickets sold. Its hard to wrap your head around that number. Please plan to arrive within 15 minutes of your selected tour time(s). Receive daily updates with the best country music videos, news, and more! What we built up there has been built very organically, and its been built over time. I wanted to have a conversation to celebrate the work of these amazing photographers, whose eye has shown people what this looks like, says Chesney, an eight-time Entertainer of the Year award winner. "This fall is gonna say a lot," he recently told the LA Times. It's just really fun. Others like "Trying to Reason (With Hurricane Season)," a duet between Chesney and Jimmy Buffet, who wrote the song, are more lighthearted. She said to me, What about the animals who have been left behind? I said, Youre right. They survived, but his home was destroyed. He said: The only fraud that was committed was me thinking that I knew what it was going to be like, that I really understood what it was like to be married, and I really didnt., Later, Renealso came forward and justified her actions by stating that the term fraud was simply a legal term and is not a reflection of Kennys character., She continued: It made me sad that somehow people were using that as a way to be cruel and calling someone gay as a pejorative, which has fateful consequences. Kenny Chesney. Photo Credit: Jill Trunnell courtesy EBM (EBM) Kenny Chesney beat his own attendance record at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ when his Here And Now 2022 tour landed at the venue this . And I have been one of Kelseas biggest fans ever since. It's just been a really fun day. At the end of the album, Chesney covers a song called "Better Boat," written by Travis Meadows and Liz Rose, which is a poignant description of the struggle of personal recovery. display: none; Kenny Chesney; Photo by Jill Trunnell Chesney, who has earned the nickname of "King of Summer" due to his annual summer treks, took a trip down memory lane when planning the tour. We use cookies in the following ways: (1) for system administration, (2) to assess the performance of the website, (3) to personalize your experience, content and ads, (4) to provide social media features, and (5) to analyze our traffic. "The people that actually rode the storm out in the bottom of my home, I was able to get them off the island a couple of weeks after the storm. Kenny Chesney performs his only concert of 2014 on the Florida-Alabama border Jill Trunnell. Im sure glad our paths crossed on this side. Switch to the DIGITAL edition of FRONT of HOUSE. (Jill Trunnell via AP). Read our Privacy Policy. Many artists have favorite towns, the places that backed them early and helped catapult them to success. Featuring breaking news, artist interviews, exclusive, multi-platform content and much more, Country Now is quickly becoming a go-to online destination for country music fans. Honestly, by the time we get to our two nights in Foxborough, our touring family is pretty tired. In the weeks since the islands were devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the 49-year old has worked tirelessly to bring relief to the people he has called neighbors for the last 17 years. Kenny Chesney performing at Gillette Stadium in 2012. songwriter/superstar. And when he sells the Spread the Love T-shirts at his concerts, he sends us the profits, so thats a steady stream, and 100 percent has actually gone directly to the survivors.. See you on the other.. Arts Commission. About Kenny Chesney All rights reserved. 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