Many of you now have smartphones or e-readers like the Kindle. Did you know Chesney World offers optimized versions of the site for viewing on the go?

Just this week we added a mobile-friendly version of the site. Open up the site on your smartphone and you’ll find a stripped-down page that loads quickly and focuses mostly on getting you the text in articles. Any images included in stories are still displayed, and navigation is quick and easy. At the bottom of the mobile page is an option to turn off the mobile theme to view the full site. If on the full site you want to go back to the mobile site, you can do so at the bottom of the page.

If you’ve got a Kindle, you can get Chesney World’s full articles (with images) auto-delivered wirelessly via Whispernet! The subscription runs $1.99 per month and includes a 14-day free trail.

Get CW on your Kindle now! You can also find it by searching for “Kenny Chesney” in the Kindle Store right from your device.

This is just another way to get the best and latest Kenny Chesney news. You can also stay connected through Facebook, Twitter, and E-Mail Updates.

A month ago we told you that Kenny Chesney was on Twitter with the username @chesneyofficial. Though there are still no tweets from Kenny or his people, we may be a step closer as they’ve taken over the @kennychesney username.

If you were already following @chesneyofficial then you will automatically be following @kennychesney as Twitter simply made the name change with all other things staying the same.

Sign up for Twitter now. It’s free, quick, and easy. Once you are signed up and logged in, simply click here and then click Follow to add Kenny Chesney to your list of friends.

In the mean time you can follow us for the latest and best Kenny Chesney news at twitter.com/ChesneyWorld. We’re also on Facebook.

Thousands of people around the world are joining Twitter each day and you can now add Kenny Chesney to the list. The official Chesney Twitter account is twitter.com/kennychesney.

It will mainly be Kenny’s inner circle doing the tweeting as Kenny is a very busy man, but following him on Twitter will give you an inside look into the tour and the man himself. It’s a great tool for celebrities because they can send messages directly to fans and bypass the filter of the media.

You’ve no doubt heard of Twitter by now, but are you not sure what exactly it is? Here’s how it’s described by Wikipedia:

Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that enables its users to send and read other users’ updates known as tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 bytes in length. Updates are displayed on the user’s profile page and delivered to other users who have signed up to receive them. Senders can restrict delivery to those in their circle of friends (delivery to everyone being the default). Users can send and receive updates via the Twitter website, SMS, RSS (receive only), or through applications on their computer and cell phones.

Apps are available for most smartphones, including BlackBerrys (I recommend UberTwitter) and iPhones.

Sign up for Twitter now. It’s free, quick, and easy. Once you are signed up and logged in, simply click here and then click Follow to add Kenny Chesney to your list of friends. No “tweets” have been sent out yet but we’re told that in the near future they will begin sending out updates.

In the mean time you can follow us for the latest and best Kenny Chesney news at twitter.com/ChesneyWorld. We’re also on Facebook.

We recently celebrated our one year anniversary and since it came within a week of the release of Kenny Chesney’s new album “Greatest Hits II” we decided to give a couple of copies away!

The winners have been notified and will get their albums shortly. Thanks to all who entered and we look forward to holding more contests in the future!

And if you aren’t already, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Today marks the one year anniversary of ChesneyWorld and we are celebrating by giving away two copies of Kenny Chesney’s upcoming album “Greatest Hits II” which is set for release on May 19th!

To enter to win, simply sign up for e-mail updates or follow us on Twitter. Not a member of Twitter? It’s free, easy, and quick to sign up and once you begin following ChesneyWorld it’s the best way to get Kenny Chesney news throughout the day because we tweet breaking news immediately.

If you are already signed up for e-mail updates and/or following us on Twitter then you are already entered! We’ll choose the winners on May 19th.

It’s been a great first year and we are very thankful for all of you who visit ChesneyWorld and participate with comments and on our forum. I’d also like to thank all of our news tipsters and the forum moderators: Garrett, Randy, and Seth.

Thanks for visiting ChesneyWorld and we look forward to providing you with the best source for Kenny Chesney news and information for many more years to come!

WSSL FM in Greenville, SC is running a contest to meet Kenny Chesney when he performs at the Bi-Lo Center on May 21st. One of our forum moderators, Garrett (username “CarolinaPirate”), entered the contest and we would like you to help Garrett win!

To enter the contest Garrett sang ‘Kennyokie’ to “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy”. Watch his entry by clicking here and scrolling down to Entry #37.

Then please click here and vote for Entry #37 Garrett M.

Thanks, and let’s push Garrett over the top!

Are you “social networking” yet? Well we are! Now you can keep up with ChesneyWorld through Twitter and Facebook.

And if you aren’t already, sign up for e-mail updates and join our forum!

It was another stellar year for Kenny Chesney in 2008. 14 stadium shows, over a million tickets sold, several awards, and a new girlfriend all contributed to Chesney’s enormous success.

Here’s some of the highlights from 2008:

Poets & Pirates Tour

• Played to 1,187,622 fans at 46 shows, 14 of which were stadium shows
• Tour grossed $86 million – 6th highest grossing tour across all genres
• In April, Chesney injured his foot on stage in South Carolina

Awards

• CMA Entertainer Of The Year (3rd consecutive year, 4th overall)
• ACM Entertainer Of The Year (4th consecutive year)
• ACM Vocal Event Of The Year (“Find Out Who Your Friends Are” with Tim McGraw and Tracy Lawrence)
• IEBA Large Venue Artist of The Year
• Billboard Eventful Fans’ Choice Award
• Billboard Top Package Award
• Country Airplay’s Country Music Artist Of The Year
• CMT Online’s Most Digitally Active Male Artist
• Earns first ever Grammy nomination for Best Country Collaboration for “Shiftwork”

Charts

• “Lucky Old Sun” debuts at #1 on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top Country Albums
• 3 Number One singles: “Beer In Mexico”, “Better As A Memory”, and “Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven”
• Sets record this decade with 24 straight singles reaching the Top 10 on Billboard Country Chart
• Billboard’s Top Country Albums of 2008: “Lucky Old Sun” at number 21, “Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates” at number 9

Personal

• Chesney turned 40 in March, and many celebs attended his birthday party in Nashville, including Roger Clemens, Junior Seau, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Jennifer Nettles, Dierks Bentley, and Kix Brooks
• Joins the board of Plan!t Now
• In November it was reported that Chesney has been dating former Miss Tennessee Amy Colley for a few months
• In multiple interviews, Chesney opened up about his marriage and annulment from Renee Zellweger

Sports

• In July, Chesney threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park before the Red Sox – Yankees game
• Also in July, Chesney visited the White House and sang the national anthem at the first ever White House Tee Ball All Star Game
• In August, the New Orleans Saints invited Chesney to practice with them for a day at training camp
• In October, Chesney appeared on ESPN’s College Gameday at Vanderbilt in Nashville

Other

• No Shoes Radio launches on XM Satellite Radio in July
• In September, it was reported that Chesney was developing his own rum

And for us, ChesneyWorld launched in May and we’ve had a great first year. Thanks to all of you who have visited, and who’ve signed up for the daily e-mail updates. We look forward to providing you the most Kenny Chesney news and information again in 2009!

ChesneyWorld would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thanks for visiting ChesneyWorld!