July

2010

Kenny Chesney To Debut “The Boys Of Fall” Video On ESPN

For singer-songwriter Kenny Chesney, a career trademark has been his drive to take his music and fans to new places and provide them with new experiences, whether it’s a network TV special, 3D movie, duets with Dave Matthews and Uncle Kracker or sold-out stadiums from coast to coast. On Monday, August 2, Chesney again steps onto new turf as the music video for his hit single, “The Boys Of Fall,” makes its world premiere on ESPN’s SportsCenter. This unique, four-minute video edit will air twice – just before 12:00 Noon, with another airing at the conclusion of the 2:00 pm edition (all times Eastern).

While “The Boys of Fall” is a tribute to the sensations, the moments and the memories of playing football, the music video enhances those emotions with footage from the pee-wee to the professional level, highlighted by some of the biggest names in the sport.

“Every day we see the world of sports come to life on ESPN, and I’m thrilled that ‘The Boys of Fall’ has found a home there,” said Chesney.

On Tuesday, August 3, the full-length eight-minute version of the music video will be available at all outlets including VEVO, CMT and GAC. The eight minute version will also be available on ESPN.com and ESPNRise.com through the week beginning Aug. 2. The full length version, co-produced by Chesney, has been a labor of love for him. “As a songwriter you crave inspiration, and I have never been more inspired than I have been in the past year listening to the lessons and the wisdom from these men and many more who have touched so many lives through the game of football!”

Chesney explains, “I have friends in this video…a lot of my heroes are in this video…so many players and coaches that have shaped the lives of generations are a part of this and it has been one of the highlights of my life to film it with Shaun Silva and Don Lepore!”

After just two weeks of radio airplay, “The Boys of Fall” is already a Top 15 hit at country radio, ranking among the fastest-rising singles of Chesney’s career. On Tuesday, August 3, the song will be available for purchase at all digital retailers.

“The Boys of Fall” is the debut single from Chesney’s forthcoming album, Hemingway’s Whiskey, which will be released on September 28.

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July

2010

Rascal Flatts To Headline Country Thunder 2011

As Country Thunder comes to an end tonight with the headlining performance of Kenny Chesney, officials have just announced 2011′s headlining act. Rascal Flatts will headline the 4-day festival, taking place on July 21 – 24, 2011 in Twin Lakes, WI.

For the latest info about Country Thunder, including ticketing and campsite information, visit CountryThunder.com.

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July

2010

Kenny Chesney Skyrockets Into Billboard’s Top 20

With the highest debut since Garth Brooks‘ “More Than A Memory” back in 2007, Kenny Chesney‘s “Boys Of Fall” comes in at No. 17 on Billboard’s Country Songs chart this week, it’s first week on the airwaves. This gives Kenny 2 of the top 4 debuts on the chart in it’s history.

According to Billboard.com, the following songs are the highest country debuts in the chart’s history…

Debut Position, Title, Artist, Chart Date
1, “More Than a Memory,” Garth Brooks, Sept. 15, 2007
16, “Don’t Blink,” Kenny Chesney, Sept. 8, 2007
17, “The Boys of Fall,” Kenny Chesney, July 31, 2010
17, “Once in a Lifetime,” Keith Urban, Sept. 2, 2006
18, “Good Ride Cowboy,” Garth Brooks, Oct. 22, 2005
19, “I Saw God Today,” George Strait, Feb. 23, 2008
19, “The Thunder Rolls,” Garth Brooks, May 18, 1991
20, “So Small,” Carrie Underwood, Aug. 18, 2007

“Boys Of Fall” is the first single from Kenny’s upcoming album, Hemingway’s Whiskey, which will be released on September 28.

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July

2010

Fall Album Releases

The fall season is always a busy time for new album releases, but this year is especially busy with new albums dropping from many of country music’s biggest superstars. To help keep you on track of all the new music headed your way, here’s a complete list…

Blake Shelton – All About Tonight (8/10)
Trace Adkins – Cowboy’s Back In Town (8/17)
Little Big Town – The Reason Why (8/24)
Jamey Johnson – The Guitar Song (9/14)
Zac Brown Band – You Get What You Give (9/14)
Randy Houser – They Call Me Cadillac (9/21)
Steel Magnolia – Steel Magnolia (9/21)
Kenny Chesney – Hemingway’s Whiskey (9/28)
The Band Perry – The Band Perry (10/5)
Toby Keith – Bullets In The Gun (10/5)
Darius Rucker – Charleston, SC 1966 (10/12)
Sugarland – The Incredible Machine (10/19)
Taylor Swift – Speak Now (10/25)
Reba – TBA (11/9)

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July

2010

Preserve The Parks PSA W/ Kenny Chesney

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July

2010

Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum 2011 Calendar

Taylor Swift & Miranda Lambert are among the country stars included in the 2011 edition of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s official calendar. The calendar also includes portraits of Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Sugarland, George Strait, Toby Keith, Little Big Town and Keith Urban.

The 2011 Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum calendar costs $13.99 and is available at the museum and at retail outlets nationwide.

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July

2010

Clint Black & Kenny Chesney At The ESPY Awards

Country music was well-represented at this week’s ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. Clint Black performed a fun skit on the show and Kenny Chesney found himself on the other side of the podium as he presented the award for Team of the Year to the New Orleans Saints.

You can see more photos of Clint & Kenny HERE.

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July

2010

Listen To Kenny Chesney’s “The Boys Of Fall”

Kenny Chesney released his new single, “The Boys Of Fall,” to radio this week. The song is the debut track from his upcoming album, Hemingway’s Whiskey, which hits stores September 28th.

Listen to the new song below:

What do you think of the new song?

Click HERE to listen to Chesney chat about “Boys Of Fall.”

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