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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 . Chesney be theonly country Musician Spotlight: Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, An Evening with Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil. appreciated. About the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum "A song that's got some depth to it benefits from being listened to a little quieter.". At 9:55 p.m. Saturday, the temperature dipped below 70, a light breeze rustled the flags high above . 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The latest in industry news and products, delivered every Monday. The pair sang Half of My Hometown, and everyone applauded their performance. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Switch to the DIGITAL edition of FRONT of HOUSE. Throughout the Caribbean, the Category 5 storm knocked out power and cell phone towers for weeks or months, damaged roads, airports and hospitals and smashed up boats, businesses and homes. "Man, when those people kicked in and started singing back to me, that just hit me in the heart," Chesney says. Kenny Chesney performs his only concert of 2014 on the Florida-Alabama border Jill Trunnell. Working from home? She was a dear friend to me and to our island community, he wrote. Sarah Rodman can be reached at srodman@globe.com. She was such a huge part of my island life. So Kenny Chesney, his tour manager Jill Trunnell and the Love for Love City foundation partnered with Big Dog Ranch Rescue to make sure all of the animals impacted made it safely to stateside where they could get medical treatment and adopted into loving homes. Speaking about the split he said: I did the only thing I knew to do I ran. Kenny Chesney's ACM performance on April 18 was loved by many. It tells you the kind of person he is and how big his heart is to see him helping in this way.". 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. As soon as I heard that first verse, I was in. in country music, runs through Feb. 2020. "I was spending a lot of time in the Virgin Islands, and the majority of friends that I made there during . Receive daily updates with the best country music videos, news, and more! In this Aug. 18, 2018 photo taken with a fisheye lens and provided by Essential Broadcast Media, country music star Kenny Chesney fills MetLife Stadium during a concert in East Rutherford, N.J. Chesney spends up to three hours on the stage performing a collection of hits pretty much unequaled among contemporaries in any music genre. If you choose to Accept all, we will also use cookies and data to. The program will be made available on the museums YouTube channel Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The EXCLUSIVE panel discussion with Chesney, Allister Ann, Glen Rose, Jill Trunnell, Heather Lose and Holly Gleason will be available on the museums YouTube channel this fall. He had me on his [Trip Around the Sun] tour this summer, and he spent a lot of time in the studio with me. Jill Trunnell. Ed Sheerans wife diagnosed with tumor during pregnancy: Spiraling through depression, Prince Harry describes the rest of his life in five words amid 'Spare' fallout: 'Freedom', Chris Rock plans to address Will Smith Oscar slap in live Netflix special, Prince Harry apology 'demands' from King Charles, Prince William before coronation are 'delusional': experts, Brendan Fraser recalls near-death experience filming 'The Mummy' scene: 'I was choked out', Morgan Evans' dad recalls 'everything' being 'destroyed' in singer's life after Kelsea Ballerini divorce. Austin Neal, Chris Kappy, Dan Hochhalter, Robert Scovill, Jill Trunnell and Brian O'Connell . The relationship that I have with the fans in New England, its just so special.. Joining Kenny Chesney on his I Go Back Tour is his longtime friend and "Half Of My Hometown" duet partner, Kelsea Ballerini. And you know when they got to my home, they were wearing the same clothes they had on that morning (of the storm).". And then another one last year wrote me back after we sent the check, about how she was having trouble with her insurance getting a better prosthethic, and this was like a great Christmas present because she was now able to afford to buy an upgraded prosthetic.. "This fall is gonna say a lot," he recently told the LA Times. He turned that island lifestyle into his brand and the loyal No Shoes Nation that pack out stadiums. "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. In the last month, about 250 animals have been rescued. Though the singer-songwriter may famously shun sleeves as a sartorial choice, he chose to wear his heart on them after the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Arts Commission. Photo: Jill Trunnell. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time. You are now leaving our website and onto another web property, which may include a different set of terms or conditions. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. By: FOH Staff ; January 2019, Showtime; January 15, 2019 ; Share This . It will be a completely new show with a new name, new line-up, and lots of new music. Kenny Chesney Jill Trunnell. Chesney, who is the only country artist in Billboards Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years, had the top-grossing country tour of 2018 according to Pollstar, and is included in the museums exhibition American Currents: The Music of 2018. Read our Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. "That kind of framework lets you be a little more contemplative as you listen," McAnally said. What we built up there has been built very organically, and its been built over time. Gillette is where Chesney dubbed his fan base the No Shoes Nation after his hit single No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems and where a banner bearing that phrase hangs overhead, just like the New England Patriots championship and Super Bowl banners. Every night when he'd walk out, they'd cheer and when the chorus came along, it was something they wanted to sing with us.". For more than 250 animals and hundreds of residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Kenny Chesney is a hero. And it made me really happy that we got this award for that reason because he really put his belief in it. Your guide to staying entertained, from live shows and outdoor fun to the newest in museums, movies, TV, books, dining, and more. With "Not many people know what Kenny has done and is still doing for the rebuilding efforts in the Virgin Islands," said his friend and country star Eric Church. 615.416.2024kmcglumphy@countrymusichalloffame.org, Ebie 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. McFarland RCA Studio B, Hatch Show Print poster shop, CMF supported in part by the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and Tennessee The fans that have been along for the ride since the 90s, the ones he picked up somewhere along the way during the 00s or 10s, or the energetic young crowd that continues to keep artists relevant today? The stop on his "Trip Around The Sun". But in the last few years he has intentionally scheduled them that way, as it serves as something of a family reunion for his island friends. Photo Credit: Jill Trunnell // Watch NSTV From Seattle here: http://bit.ly/NSTVep10 1.4K 79 comments 1K shares Like Most relevant Jimmy Jhosan Paucara the best 7y Wendi Davidson Those arms !!! . or redistributed. 1 single, "Get Along," making him the artist with the most songs to top Billboard's Country Airplay chart, surpassing Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson and George Strait. "I was writing the songs as a lot of the destruction and devastation was happening," Chesney said. The answer is easy: all of them. All Rights Reserved. Kenny Chesney packed in a crowd of more than 40,000 on Saturday for his free Flora-Bama-Jama show at the legendary Flora-Bama Lounge in Pensacola, Florida, right on the Florida-Alabama state line. My life really changed in 2002, says Chesney. Mac McAnally, an acclaimed guitarist and songwriter who worked on the record, said that Chesney kept the instrumentation to a minimum to keep the focus on the lyrics. There were years where he'd step off a tour bus and head straight for a boat. Kenny Chesney has announced that he is postponing his tour to 2022. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. One of the survivors was a skier, and he wanted to create special prosthetics so he could go skiing. We did all we could to try for the people who were struggling there, he recalls. Chesney was distressed when he saw the news of the attack. With rehearsals for the tour already underway, Chesney faces a predicament that few artists in the country music genre have ever experienced. But he does know how his music can affect people, which is why he considers this album among the best of his career. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, . Chesney, who says he is a firm believer in global warming, predicts that the catastrophic storms will continue to be a threat to the Caribbean as well as the United States. If you choose to Reject all, we will not use cookies for these additional purposes. this fall. (AP). "I've never made a record like that in the middle of such anxiety. Esposito absolutely agreed that proceeds of the record should go to the foundation, but beyond that Esposito said the record is just a great album. The songs weve selected range from tracks included on Chesneys 1994 debut project, In My Wildest Dreams, through his latest studio effort, Here and Now. The country star took to Instagram to share the sad news. Today I have to say a very hard goodbye to my friend Maria Rodriguez in the Virgin Islands. View the Songwriter Session: Kelly Archer event page. Museum Contact: Kelly 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. "Today I have to say a very hard goodbye to my friend. August 18, 2014. The latest in industry news and products, delivered every Tuesday. The remaining animals were delivered to facilities in Virginia, North Carolina, Maine, Massachusetts and Missouri, and offered for adoption. Kameron Marlowe Lets Off Some Steam With New Track, Take Me Home, Travis Tritt To Release Rare Proud Of The Country Album, Watch Priscilla Block Get Swarmed By Puppies On The Pupdate, Kip Moore Announces 13-Track Damn Love Album, Including A Duet With Ashley McBryde, Brantley Gilbert Shares High Expectations For Upcoming Tour With Nickelback. There's still a pressing need for help in the islands as hurricane season starts anew this year. The songs aren't sad odes to what was lost, but reflective of the grit and hope necessary to keep going. 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. Tennessee in 1964. Learn more about Dick Curless: Hard Traveling Man from Maine. 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, Angela Warren, Jenna Fox, Jude Woodcock, Jillian Grossman and Bill Stelzer, and foreground from left, Audrey Penn, Ingrid Smith, Eddie Bruce, Chesney, Kim Wild, Jeune Provost and Lauren Magnie at St. John School of the Arts in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. August 22, 2022. That's all I have to say ! display: none; 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. Photo Credit: Erin Lee Allender for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Reflecting on past shows at the venue, Chesney recalls the time several Patriots joined him onstage to belt out Steve Miller Band covers. 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. Weve got to help them too., Once we got past the anxiety of getting water to people and taking care of their basic needs, Jill contacted Big Dog Ranch in Florida and Island Dog Rescue in St. John, St. Thomas and Vieques in Puerto Rico, Chesney continues. Pictured (L-R): Jill Trunnell, Glen Rose, Allister Ann, Kenny Chesney, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young, Holly Gleason, Museum Editor Michael McCall and Heather Lose. Kenny Chesney performing at Gillette Stadium in 2012. You consent to our cookies if you continue to use our website. If a country megastar is only going to perform one concert all year . An American musical force, Kenny Chesney has been heralded as Country musics Jill Trunnell/EB Media/file 2012 "My life really changed in 2002," says Chesney. 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. Market data provided by Factset. 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