Kenny Chesney’s new album, Songs for the Saints, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, selling 77,300 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music. The catalyst for the new 11-song offering was Hurricane Irma, which devastated a number of Caribbean islands in September 2017, including Kenny’s home on St. John. Proceeds from…… MORE
After Hurricane Irma devastated the Caribbean in September 2017, Kenny Chesney mobilized into action by creating the Love for Love City Foundation, a non-profit that has delivered water, food, medical supplies, tools, building materials and more to the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Irma’s destruction also became the catalyst for Kenny’s new album, Songs for…… MORE
Kenny Chesney released his 17th studio album, Songs for the Saints, on July 27. The 11-song offering, which has already spawned No. 1 lead single, “Get Along,” features a collaboration with Jimmy Buffett on “Trying to Reason With Hurricane Season.” “Each one of [the album’s guests] has a tie to my life in the islands,…… MORE
Only one country star is featured in Pollstar’s Top 10 Tours of 2018. Thy name is Kenny . . . Kenny Chesney, who clocked in at No. 8. The list is based on how much money each tour has grossed from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2018, regardless of the number shows performed or ticket…… MORE
Three country stars are featured on Forbes’ 2018 list of the “Top 100 Highest-Paid Celebrities.” No. 45: Luke Bryan, $52 million No. 59: Garth Brooks, $45.5 million No. 87: Kenny Chesney, $37 million With that kind of earning power, don’t let your parents talk you out of pursuing your country music dreams—or boxing for that…… MORE
Kenny Chesney scored his 30th No. 1 single on the Billboard Country Airplay chart as “Get Along” ascended to the top spot this week. Kenny’s 30th chart-topper breaks a tie for the all-time record he shared with Tim McGraw, who has 29 No. 1 singles on the chart, followed by George Strait (26) and Alan…… MORE
Eight-time CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney can add another trophy to his mantle courtesy of the St. John School of the Arts in the Virgin Islands. St. John School of the Arts—which empowers the island’s youth through music, dance, theater and visual arts—presented Kenny with the Sis Frank Hero Award, an…… MORE
There might be a little “dust on David Lee Murphy, but don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside.” David Lee, 59, scored the second No. 1 single of his career this week with “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” which features vocals from Kenny Chesney. The tune topped both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase…… MORE
Kenny Chesney released the track list for his upcoming album, Songs for the Saints, which drops on July 27. The 11-song offering, which has already spawned Top 10 lead single, “Get Along,” features collaborations with Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Buffett and Mindy Smith. “Each one of [the album’s guests] has a tie to my life in…… MORE
Kenny Chesney dropped the title track to his upcoming 17th studio album, Songs for the Saints, which will be released on July 27. The new tune follows Kenny’s May release of lead single, “Get Along,” which is currently No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after eight weeks. The catalyst for the new 12-song offering…… MORE
CBS to Broadcast 5-Hour Star-Studded “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” with Nearly 50 TV Performances – Live Show at Bicentennial Mall to be Anchored by Headliners Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band and Dan + Shay
Lisa’s Pet of the Week is Gypsy! This beauty had a rough time before coming to us, including two broken legs. Now she’s happy, healthy, and ready to bring joy to her forever home!
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Chris Stapleton’s “All-American Road Show” tour has been rescheduled to 2021.