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Performing in front of a crowd of thousands? No problem. Saying the blessing at dinner? That can prove to be too much pressure for Kenny Chesney. See? Country music stars are just like us regular folks. Even the great, Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Chesney gets nervous when he’s asked to say the blessing at a small gathering. There’s no doubt that saying grace comes with a lot of responsibility, and the “Summertime” singer recently shared that he […]

The post “I Crumble”: Why Kenny Chesney Would Rather Play A Stadium Than Pray Over A Family Dinner first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Kenny Chesney made a surprise revelation about The Sphere during an appearance on Rob Lowe’s podcast earlier this week.

The post Kenny Chesney Offers Surprise Revelation About Performing at the Las Vegas Sphere appeared first on Wide Open Country.

This is our birthday gift to Dolly Parton, who turns 80 years old on Monday (Jan. 19). Continue reading…

And yet, the kangaroo didn’t get a song credit. Continue reading…

Declared a favorite modern songwriter by distinguishing music fans, Drayton Farley has taken inspiration from fellow Alabaman songwriters like Jason Isbell and amassed a song catalog that is the envy of many.

The post Drayton Farley Announces New Album “A Heavy Duty Heart” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

It’s hard not to get lost in the immersive experience that the Las Vegas Sphere has to offer. Kenny Chesney can attest to that. The country music superstar with countless No. 1 hits (like “Summertime” and “When The Sun Goes Down”) played at the shiny new venue last summer, and was actually the first country artist to headline the Sphere. The magnificent music center that took five years to build (and opened in 2023) had previously hosted bands like U2, […]

The post “Help Me… I’m Lost”: Kenny Chesney Admits The Las Vegas Sphere Was So Intense He Forgot His Own Lyrics first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

News broke last week that legendary guitarist Bob Weir, a founding member of The Grateful Dead, passed away at the age of 78. Family shared the news on social media last Saturday, describing him as, “a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music.”

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Timely advice from Reba. It’s been nothing short of a wild six months for Cody Johnson. If you recall, back in October, the Texas native suffered a huge blow when he blew out his eardrum. Just a month later, however, the “Dirt Cheap” singer would shock the country music world by taking home his first-ever CMA Male Vocalist of the Year award, snapping Chris Stapleton’s four-year winning streak. Despite the huge night in Nashville during the CMAs, the burst eardrum […]

The post “Be Still”: Cody Johnson Reveals The Best Advice He’s Received From Reba McEntire first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

She’s kicked into high gear due to a key TV opportunity. Continue reading…

It ain’t easy being Kenny Chesney. The country star just shared some of the stuff he does to stay in shape, and it sounds pretty intense.

The post Plasma Exchanges, Cold Plunges, and More: Kenny Chesney Tells All on the “Witchcraft Stuff” That Keeps Him in Shape for Tour appeared first on Wide Open Country.