Chesney to Premiere Movie in Knoxville

by Josh | 03.09.2010 | Posted In: Special Appearances, Summer In 3D

Kenny Chesney will attend a premiere next month in Knoxville, TN for his “Summer In 3D” movie, according to WBIR:

National country star and East Tennessee’s own Kenny Chesney is set to appear at a movie premiere in Knoxville next month, to benefit Variety, the Children’s Charity.

It’s one more in a long string of high-profile movie premieres Regal has brought to Knoxville.

This one will be held on April 14 at Regal’s Pinnacle theater in Turkey Creek.

General admission tickets will cost $25 and go on sale on Friday, March 12 at 9 a.m. at the Pinnacle Stadium 18.

After walking the red carpet, Chesney will address the theater and say a few words about the movie. Guests will enjoy a catered reception in the lobby, as The Chillbillies perform.

As for the movie, it was filmed over six nights in five locations: Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Seattle, Foxboro, and Indianapolis during the Sun City Carnival tour.

Sony Pictures will be releasing Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-D presented by The Hot Ticket on April 21, in select theaters nationwide for a limited engagement.

Find out where “Summer In 3D” will be playing near you and get tickets now!

(H/T Teresa)

60,000 Fans Turn Out for Chesney in Houston

by Josh | 03.05.2010 | Posted In: Set Lists, Tour

Fresh off his CMT Crossroads taping in Nashville on Tuesday, Kenny Chesney made his way to Houston, Texas Thursday night for a show at Reliant Stadium. The performance was part of the multi-day Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

The set list was similar to what was played at many of last year’s shows. Check it out here.

The Houston Chronicle has an article on the show:

The country superstar kicked off his Thursday set at RodeoHouston with Beer in Mexico and Keg in the Closet, tunes that had cups in the air
– alcoholic and otherwise. (It was his first show of 2010.)

This was Chesney’s first time back on the spinning stage since 2005 and his sixth overall appearance. He was backed by a band that was a little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll and anchored by a horn section.

Chesney is an energetic performer, and his songs have connected in a big way with fans. He strummed a black guitar decorated with a skull and crossbones, pacing around the stage in a faded T-shirt and tight jeans.

Read the full article here.

Chesney’s next show will be in Las Vegas on May 14th, the first of four shows scheduled at The Joint at the Hard Rock in Sin City. View the 2010 tour schedule here.

(photo Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle)

See if ‘Summer In 3D’ is Coming to a Theater Near You

by Josh | 03.04.2010 | Posted In: Summer In 3D

Kenny Chesney’s upcoming 3D movie “Summer In 3D” will be released in nearly every state and in several Canadian provinces.

View the theater listings here to see if your local cinema will be showing the film.

If your theater isn’t listed, you can request it be added here.

“Summer In 3D” will be in theaters April 21st – May 2nd.

The 3D footage for the movie was shot over six nights in five locations — Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Seattle, Foxboro, and Indianapolis — using a total of 22 3D camera rigs. The rigs included state-of-the-art systems from 3ality Digital, which were outfitted with Sony 1500-series professional digital cameras. 3ality Digital’s advanced, fully-automated 3D camera systems are known for their sub-pixel image alignment and ability to adjust shots dynamically, making them well-suited for live events such as concerts and sports. The high image quality also reduces time spent in post-production, making immersive, 3D filmmaking no more difficult than 2D production.

Joe Thomas, director of the film, added, “Kenny is an incredible talent, whose live shows define what the concert experience should be about. This 3D movie, its production, and the access that Kenny gave to our cameras, will give his fans an unprecedented opportunity to see, up close, the true strength of this man’s attraction to the millions that have seen him live.”

Chesney Playing Houston Rodeo Tonight

by Josh | 03.04.2010 | Posted In: Tour

Though Kenny Chesney is taking a year off from major touring, he’s still playing a few festivals and other dates, the first of which is tonight at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

If you attend the show, please help us out with the set list.

The Rodeo is a two and a half week long showcase of the biggest names in country music. Alan Jackson opened on Tuesday and Dierks Bentley played last night. In the next two weeks there will be performances by Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Gary Allan, and Brooks & Dunn. See the full lineup here.

See all of Kenny’s scheduled tour dates here.

More on Chesney and Steve Miller at Tootsies

by Josh | 03.03.2010 | Posted In: Special Appearances, Videos

Country Standard Time has more details on Kenny Chesney and Steve Miller’s appearance at Tootsies after their CMT Crossroads taping:

The pair walked down the ally between the Ryman and the bar, went in the back door and made their way to the front stage and straight into Miller’s classic Fly Like An Eagle.

“If you’re at the Ryman… and you want to do it the way the old Opry stars did, everybody knows it was out the back door of the Ryman, cross the ally and sneak in the back door of Tootsies. Kristofferson drank there, and Willie. Hank Williams, Patsy Cline. If I was gonna show my friend what this experience was all about – especially after a night as great as our ‘Crossroads’ taping had been… then we had to do Tootsies.”

Taking the stage at a little bit before 11, the pair played into Wednesday morning on the tiny stage in the front window. Beyond Miller classics like Take The Money & Run, Abracadabra, The Joker and Rock’n Me, the pair also played Hank Williams Sr.’s Mind Your Own Business, Chesney’s Livin’ In Fast Forward and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Love Struck Baby.

“The thing about Steve Miller is he’s a music guy, not a genre guy. He loves everything and sees the sweet spot on Hank Sr. as easy as he does Jimmy Reed… and that’s what makes being onstage with him so much fun – and what makes his songs hit people in so many places at one time. And you know it’s funny, because those songs are such a part of who we are, when I looked out at the crowd – at the Ryman or at Tootsies – you could tell that everyone listening was suddenly 17 years old again and right in that moment of being young, being free and being so alive and in love with music.

“But what’s funny, for me, is as much as I have a time and place for every one of those songs… and those are powerful memories, just look at ‘I Go Back,’ after tonight, those songs for me are going to be standing onstage with one of my idols, getting to live one of those crazy dreams you have when you’re a kid. Those impossible dreams are every bit as much a part of the music as anything.”

Below is a fan-shot video posted on Youtube of Kenny and Steve singing “Living in Fast Forward”:

Steve Miller and Kenny Chesney Rock Out at “Crossroads” Taping

by Josh | 03.03.2010 | Posted In: Special Appearances, Television Appearances

On Tuesday night in downtown Nashville, Kenny Chesney and Steve Miller teamed up for an incredible session of CMT Crossroads. The taping was at the legendary Ryman Auditorium… a first for a “Crossroads” episode.

The set began with Chesney and Miller performing “Living In Fast Forward,” which took three tries for everyone to get it right for the cameras. It was followed by “I Want My Rib Back”, a rare song that Miller picked from Kenny’s debut album In My Wildest Dreams. The other Chesney song that the pair sang together was “I Go Back.” After this, Miller left the stage and Chesney and the band sang his new single “Ain’t Back Yet.” Kenny said it was their first time doing it live.

Steve Miller then performed “Fly Like An Eagle” and a newly recorded single called “Hey Ya.” After this, Chesney joined Miller again and did “Abracadabra” (which also took three tries), “Dizzy,” “The Joker,” “Rockin’ Me,” and “Jet Airliner.”

Towards the end of the show, Steve Miller told Kenny they should go over to Tootsies Orchid Lounge and play some more after they were done at the Ryman. Sure enough they showed up and rocked the small bar on Broadway.

Chesney Earns Four ACM Nominations

by Josh | 03.02.2010 | Posted In: Awards

Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire announced the nominations for the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Tuesday morning and Kenny Chesney earned four nominations:

• Entertainer of the Year
• Male Vocalist of the Year
• Vocal Event of the Year (artist) for “I’m Alive” with Dave Matthews
• Vocal Event of the Year (producer) for “I’m Alive” with Dave Matthews

If Chesney wins Entertainer of the Year, it will be his fifth win in the category. He is currently one of only three acts in Academy history to achieve four wins for Entertainer of the Year. For the third year in a row, fans will vote on Entertainer of the Year. Chesney won it the first year and Carrie Underwood won last year.

Voting opens Thursday at VoteACM.com.

Lady Antebellum leads the field with seven nominations, followed by Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood with six, and Taylor Swift with five nominations. Brad Paisley and the Zac Brown Band also earned four nods each.

The ACM Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 18th at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on CBS.

Here’s who Chesney is up against:

Entertainer of the Year

• Kenny Chesney
• Toby Keith
• Brad Paisley
• George Strait
• Taylor Swift
• Carrie Underwood
• Keith Urban
• Zac Brown Band

Top Male Vocalist of the Year

• Kenny Chesney
• Brad Paisley
• Darius Rucker
• George Strait
• Keith Urban

Vocal Event of the Year

• Hillbilly Bone – Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins
• Honky Tonk Stomp – Brooks & Dunn with Billy Gibbons
• I Told You So – Carrie Underwood featuring Randy Travis
• I’m Alive – Kenny Chesney with Dave Matthews
• Seeing Stars – Jack Ingram with Patty Griffin

CMT Crossroads Taping Tonight in Nashville

by Josh | 03.02.2010 | Posted In: Special Appearances, Television Appearances

Kenny Chesney will tape his second episode of CMT Crossroads tonight in downtown Nashville. He’s teaming up with the legendary Steve Miller, famous for such hits as “The Joker”, “Rockin’ Me”, “Jet Airliner” and “Fly Like An Eagle.”

Several lucky fans will be at the taping, courtesy of giveaways on Chesney’s Facebook page and Twitter account. No Shoes Radio also gave away tickets.

This will be Chesney’s second “Crossroads.” In 2003 he recorded an episode with John Mellencamp.

We’ll post details on the show Wednesday.

Kenny Chesney iPhone App Available Now!

by Josh | 02.22.2010 | Posted In: Downloads, No Shoes Radio

The official Kenny Chesney iPhone app is now available in the iTunes app store!

Kenny Chesney teased it earlier from his Twitter and Facebook accounts, and it hit the app store on Sunday evening, rather than Monday. (We first reported on the app back in January)

Here’s Kenny describing the features:

Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts on the app.

Here’s the full description from the app page:

With the official Kenny Chesney app, fans can interact with Kenny and each other like never before! This FREE app brings together one of the most successful artists of the last decade and the most cutting edge technology available to give fans an experience that is unique to the iPhone.

Features include:

No Shoes Radio: Get live streaming access to No Shoes Radio, Kenny’s internet (and now mobile) radio station! Fans can access Kenny’s musical world beyond his hits and “capture the vibe at the tailgate parties, the backstage hallways and the unguarded moments on his tour.” No Shoes Radio includes live performances, dressing room jams and tunes from Kenny’s iPod ranging from reggae, classic and contemporary rock and everything in between. With a set of headphones or a cheap audio cord, you’re ready to take No Shoes Radio with you around town, on your stereo, in your car, on your boat… Wherever you roam, your soundtrack on No Shoes Radio is coming too.

Touring: View tour dates, purchase tickets, invite friends to come along, use the iPhone GPS to get directions and even set your own countdown.

Merchandise: Browse official Kenny Chesney items, from t-shirts to stickers and guitar picks, and buy them with ease.

News: Get the latest info on all things Kenny, including exclusive updates and links to Kenny’s official Facebook, and MySpace.

Twitter: Track updates to Kenny’s personal Twitter account, access the No Shoes Radio tweets, and read what other Kenny fans are tweeting about. The app comes complete with an integrated Twitter client, so you can tweet directly from the app with your personal account… without interrupting No Shoes Radio. Jump in and join in the conversation!

Media: See the latest photos and videos from Kenny and listen to your favorite Chesney hits. Check out the fan photos and your Kenny cover songs from YouTube. You can also purchase music and videos direct through the iTunes store.

There are many more features and surprises for you to discover in the Official Kenny Chesney app.

As a gift to the incredible fans who make the music possible, we invite you to share Kenny’s favorite music on No Shoes Radio, customize your background to make the app your own, and enjoy the many features and functions on one of the most innovative apps around… All for free.

Chesney Teases iPhone App, Out Tomorrow!

by Josh | 02.21.2010 | Posted In: Downloads, No Shoes Radio

We reported on it last month, and now the wait is nearly over. On Monday, Kenny Chesney will release his own official iPhone/iTouch app for free through the Apple iTunes App Store.

“The sun and the sand in the palm of your hand” is the phrase posted on a teaser image here. It was sent out Sunday afternoon on Kenny’s Twitter and Facebook.

This promises to be a very rich app. Looking at the pictures, it will include the ability to play No Shoes Radio, information on the tour and ticket sales, an online store, media, and news.

The image also shows a “connect” option with the Twitter symbol, and since tweets have been sent from the app, there will apparently be built-in support for tweeting straight from the app.