2008 Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney writes and sings songs that reflect his own life and experiences. It just happens to be that he shares a lot of the same experiences and feelings with most of America. He's as typical as they come in a world of loves, broken hearts and lost nights. What aren’t typical are his stellar live performances – and you have the chance to see him live in concert on his Poets & Pirates Tour supporting his most recent release, 2007’s platinum Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates. As if Kenny wasn’t enough of a draw on his own, LeAnn Rimes will join him on tour beginning May 1st, and with guest appearances by Sammy Hagar, Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Gary Allan, Big & Rich and Luke Bryan throughout the tour, tickets are sure to go fast. Get yours today to see Kenny Chesney live in 2008!

'My audience is smart. They are real people who lead whole lives - want to party on the weekend, feel free, but also feel that deep love, raise a family. I know that, because I know them, because I am them ultimately.'

Kenny Chesney was born on March 26, 1968 in Knoxville Tennessee. Raised in Luttrell, home of Chet Atkins, country music never played a big part in his youth. It wasn't until he heard Merle Haggard's 'That's the Way Love Goes' in the car driving home from Tennessee State that Country became his love. Kenny started practicing hours daily and played shows all around campus until graduation. After he finished with school Chesney moved himself to Nashville with hopes of making it in the country music business. It wasn't long after associating himself with The New Traditionalists that he signed a writing contract with Acuff-Rose that led shortly after to a recording deal with Capricorn Records.

Kenny Chesney's debut album In My Wildest Dreams hit the stores in 1993 followed by All I Need to Know in 1995 and Me and You in 1996. In 1997, Kenny released I Will Stand, but it wasn't until 1999 with the release of Everywhere We Go that Chesney had his first smash hit. The album was boosted to double platinum status with the help of his single 'You Had Me From Hello'. At this point BMG decided it would be a good time to gather all of Chesney's favorites for a Greatest Hits CD, and rightfully so. By 2002, the Greatest Hits album was certified triple platinum and Kenny was indisputably one of the hottest faces in the country scene.

Not wanting to stop the grind Kenny released another album in 2002. No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problems has sold over 2 million copies. With the 2002 Billboard Country Single of the Year 'The Good Stuff' under his belt buckle, Kenny Chesney was ready to take the world by storm, and he did. To Kenny, his fans are his friends and in 2003 he had more friends attend his concert tour than any other country artist that year. Tickets fast became a hot commodity, which were hard to come by.

Another release by Chesney is proving to be the most successful yet. When The Sun Goes Down adds a whole new chapter to the Kenny Chesney dynasty. With a history of songs that are heartfelt, true to his country upbringing, full of emotion and feelings and downright fun Chesney is a must see live. From a man whose 2003 tour was bested only by Bruce Springsteen and the Dave Matthews Band you can count on a show that will provide a lifetime of memories.