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Kenny Chesney Biography (Country Musician Who has Received Twelve 'Country Music Association Awards' & Eleven 'Academy of Country Music Awards')

Birthday: March 26, 1968 (Aries)

Born In: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

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Kenny Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. He started his career in 1994 with the release of his debut album ‘My Wildest Dreams’. By 2014, he has sixteen hit albums to his credit. Among these, twelve have been certified gold and two have been certified platinum. Worldwide he has sold more than 30 million albums. In addition, he has produced more than forty singles, which have reached Top Ten Chart on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs. He has also found time to go on 14 musical tours. ‘The Big Revival Tour’ undertaken in 2015 attracted 1,358,026 audiences and grossed $114,094,584 in ticket sale. His ‘No Shoes Nation Tour’ undertaken the previous year was also a great success. In all, he has won the Billboard Touring Award for Top Package Tour for five consecutive years between 2005 and 2009, and again in 2011. Chesney has also won numerous awards for his albums and has been honored as ‘The Entertainment of the Year’ consecutively from 2005 to 2008. In addition, he has also produced a documentary on his favorite football star Condredge Holloway Jr.

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Birthday: March 26, 1968 (Aries)

Born In: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

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Also Known As: Kenneth Arnold Chesney

Age: 57 Years, 57 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Renée Zellweger

father: David Chesney

mother: Karen Chandler

siblings: Jennifer Chandler

Born Country: United States

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Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Males

U.S. State: Tennessee

Ancestry: Irish American, British American

Notable Alumni: East Tennessee State University

City: Knoxville, Tennessee

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education: East Tennessee State University

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  What is Kenny Chesney's best-selling album?

  Kenny Chesney's best-selling album is "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems," which has been certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA.

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  What is the meaning behind Kenny Chesney's song "Summertime?"

  "Summertime" by Kenny Chesney is a feel-good song that captures the essence of carefree summer days and memories.

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  How many No. 1 hits has Kenny Chesney had on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart?

  Kenny Chesney has had over 30 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart throughout his career.

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  What inspired Kenny Chesney to start his own line of rum?

  Kenny Chesney was inspired to start his own line of rum, Blue Chair Bay Rum, after spending time in the Caribbean and falling in love with the lifestyle and culture there.

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  What is the significance of the "No Shoes Nation?"

  The "No Shoes Nation" is the dedicated fan base of Kenny Chesney, known for their passion for his music and live performances, creating a strong sense of community among his fans.

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American PeopleAries MusiciansMale MusiciansAries GuitaristsMale Guitarists Childhood & Early LifeKenneth Arnold Chesney, popularly known as Kenny, was born on March 26, 1968 in Knoxville, Tennessee. His father, David Chesney, was an elementary school teacher and his mother, Karen Chandler, was a hair stylist. He has a younger sister named Jennifer Chandler.As a child, Kenny studied in Gibbs High School. In the beginning, he dreamt of becoming a star athlete. However, he had to abandon that dream as he did not grow taller than 5’8”.Kenny graduated from Gibbs High School in 1986. In the same year, he received his first guitar as Christmas present from his mother. He soon taught himself how to play the instrument. This was also the time, he started composing songs.After graduating from Gibbs High School, Kenny enrolled at East Tennessee State University to study advertising. Around 1987, he began to perform in a small club near his college campus at a remuneration of $5 per hour.In 1989, Kenny recorded a musical album and released it on his own. The album sold 1000 copies and with that money, he bought a new guitar.Kenny Chesney graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1990. He then headed for Nashville, where he performed at local clubs and became the resident singer at ‘The Turf’.In 1992, Kenny was spotted by Clay Bradley, the head of writer relations of Broadcast Music. He referred Kenny to Troy Tomlinson of Opryland Music Group. At the audition, Kenny sang five songs, which greatly impressed Tomlinson. When Kenny left the audition, he already had a songwriter’s contract in his hand.Continue Reading Below