When the Wailers asked Kenny Chesney to help them finish a song they’d recorded in Jamaica years ago, he never thought that song would mean more than a positive message for those who heard it and an incredible memory in a life of amazing musical collaborations. But when Kenny Chesney – like so many Americans – watched the footage of the Boston Marathon bombings, he knew what he wanted to do: literally “Spread the Love.”
Kenny Chesney with Katie Couric and members of the Boston PD, Boston FD, Boston EMS
There are few people in the world as driven as Kenny Chesney, who released Life On A Rock and launched Blue Chair Bay Rum last week, while knee deep in his No Shoes Nation 2013 Tour that includes 19 NFL Stadiums. But in the takes-one-to-know-one department journalist/talk show host/activist/mother of two, Katie Couric sought her own level of accomplishment when she spent almost the entire show catching up with her friend and fellow make-it-happener, due to air May 13th.
For a man who never intended to make a record, or ever thought this collection of musical sketches would be heard by anybody but his closest friends, Kenny Chesney’s Life On A Rock has hit a nerve with music fans. Though more unplugged and contemplative than what people expect from the 4-time Country Music Association and 4-time Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, Rock debuted at #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top 200 Albums chart (with sales of 152,800). This marks Kenny’s 7th Top 200 album debut and his 12th consecutive Billboard Top Country Albums chart debut.
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Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner Ted S. and our Runner Up Winners Audrey C, Teri V, & Michelle B!!
Kenny Chesney released his highly anticipated new studio album, LIFE ON A ROCK, today April 30. The new album features ten fantastic tracks, including hit single “Pirate Flag.” Also be sure to check out “Stories Behind The Songs” by clicking HERE and watch Chesney give fans additional insight to some of the songs on his new album. Fans will also have a chance to WIN a custom Takamine guitar with a custom Life On A Rock guitar strap.
Like so many, Kenny Chesney watched the bombings at the Boston Marathon in incredulity and horror. The idea that people who’d trained so hard, who’d improved and become better runners for the iconic race – and those who’d turned out to cheer them on – would be injured was unthinkable. Like so many, he didn’t know what to do; like so many people, he wanted to make a difference.
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