Paisley, Urban rock CMAs; Strait sets trophy record Nov 14, 2008
Kenny Chesney's one win was big: entertainer of the year, for the third time straight and the fourth in five years ... That went to Kenny Chesney for the third straight year and fourth time overall, tying Garth Brooks' record. (USA Today -- Life)
SPEECHES, CLIPS, MORE: Get even more details from The Tennessean Nov 14, 2008
After the awards were handed out, the night was just beginning. Play our special edition of hangman and test your CMA knowledge. (USA Today -- Life)
WINNERS: See a list of all the artists who took home CMA Awards Nov 14, 2008
Kenny Chesney accepts the award for Entertainer of the year ... Entertainer of the year Kenny Chesney. (USA Today -- Life)
Chesney wins fourth country award Nov 14, 2008
Singer Kenny Chesney has won country music's top prize - entertainer of the year - for a fourth time at the Country Music Association Awards (CMA) ... CMA AWARDS WINNERS Entertainer of the year - Kenny Chesney Female vocalist - Carrie Underwood. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Chesney snags top country music honour Nov 14, 2008
Kenny Chesney won only one of the seven awards he was nominated for at the CMA Awards, but he sure made it count. Chesney took home his fourth entertainer of the year trophy Wednesday, tying Garth Brooks for the most wins in the category, considered the night's top honour. (Globe and Mail)
Jennifer Hudson Has Not Been Invited To Perform At Inauguration, Obama Camp Says Nov 14, 2008
An inauguration committee hasn't even been formed yet,' president-elect's transition official says (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lil Wayne Performs With Kid Rock At CMA Awards -- But Doesn't Say A Word Nov 14, 2008
MC reprises his VMA performance with Rock on 'All Summer Long,' but doesn't rap (VHI.com -- Music News)
Move over, Garth; Chesney tabbed CMA's top entertainer again Nov 13, 2008
Kenny Chesney was nominated for seven awards last night, but won only the biggest prize ... NASHVILLE - Kenny Chesney won his fourth entertainer of the year award - tying Garth Brooks for most wins in the category - at last night's CMA awards, a ceremony highlighted by a lavish performance by Taylor Swift, a surprise appearance by rapper Lil Wayne, and the return of one of country's biggest stars, Shania Twain. (Boston Globe)
Kenny Chesney wins country music entertainer award Nov 13, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Kenny Chesney captured country music's top prize -- entertainer of the year -- for the fourth time in five years on Wednesday in an awards show that also saw big wins for Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and traditionalist George Strait. "It's very wonderful to stand up here and hold this trophy for the fourth time. I love what I'm doing," said the black-clad Chesney, who tied Garth Brooks for most wins of the Country Music Association's top award. (Reuters)
Alan Jackson having a 'Good Time' with 4 CMA nods Nov 13, 2008
Kenny Chesney is the lead nominee with seven and is seeking his third straight - and fourth overall - entertainer of the year award. If he wins, Chesney would tie Garth Brooks for most wins. (FOX 11, AZ)
Country Music Association Award winners Nov 13, 2008
Entertainer of the Year: Kenny Chesney. Male Vocalist of the Year: Brad Paisley. (WREG.com, TN)
Country Music Association Announces... Nov 13, 2008
Leading contenders in this year's contest, which is known as "Country Music's Biggest Night," included Kenny Chesney, with a total of seven nominations; Sugarland's frontwoman, Jennifer Nettles, with six nods; perennial favorite George Strait, who nabbed five nominations; and Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley, both of whom garnered a quartet of nominations each ... CMA Album of the Year: Lee Ann Womack and Josh Turner presented Texan George Strait who won his first CMA Award for Male Vocalist of the... (Suite101.com)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Nov 13, 2008
Kenny Chesney won only one of the seven awards he was nominated for at the CMA Awards, but he sure made it count. Newsletter. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Hitmaker goes for three in a row at awards Nov 13, 2008
Kenny Chesney leads Country Music Association nominees ... (CNN) -- Kenny Chesney has won entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards two years in a row ... Kenny Chesney has seven Country Music Association Award nominations. (CNN)
Swift gets gong at country awards Nov 13, 2008
Casey Beathard, composer of songs for Kenny Chesney and Billy Ray Cyrus, was named songwriter of the year ... Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gregg Allman and Kenny Chesney were among the singers who performed in a tribute to Williams Jr, son of country music legend Hank. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
It's like '07 Nov 13, 2008
Kenny Chesney took home entertainer of the year for the fourth time in five years ... -I ve never been a huge fan of Kenny Chesney but you have to give the man credit: he exudes charisma on stage and his vocals are impeccable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sugarland, Chesney win big Nov 13, 2008
- Kenny Chesney took home his third straight entertainer of the year trophy at Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards ... - Kenny Chesney took home his third straight entertainer of the year trophy at Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Today in History Nov 13, 2008
Kenny Chesney nabs entertainer of the year for the. Kenny Chesney wins CMA's Entertainer of the Year; Michael. (Yahoo News)
List: 2008 CMA Nominees Nov 13, 2008
Entertainer Of The Year Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley George Strait Sugarland Keith Urban ... Male Vocalist Of The Year Kenny Chesney Alan Jackson Brad Paisley George Strait Keith Urban ... "Don't Blink," Kenny Chesney (Produced by Buddy Cannon and Kenny Chesney BNA Records). (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Kenny Chesney, George Strait top CMA Awards Nov 13, 2008
Kenny Chesney, George Strait top CMA Awards ... Kenny Chesney, George Strait top CMA Awards ... - Kenny Chesney took home his third-straight Entertainer of the Year trophy at the CMA Awards on Wednesday. (AZCentral -- News)
Chesney, Paisley, Sugarland are winners at Country Music Awards Nov 13, 2008
In Nashville, Kenny Chesney takes entertainer of the year prize for the fourth time in five years ... Kenny Chesney repeated as entertainer of the year, winning the top prize for the fourth time in five years. (Los Angeles Times)
Chesney Wins CMA's Entertainer Of The Year Nov 13, 2008
CMA ImageKenny Chesney ... Kenny Chesney has taken home his third straight entertainer of the year trophy at the CMA Awards. (Click2Houston, TX)
Tilda Swinton, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley Nov 13, 2008
But the show's top award, Entertainer of the Year, went to Kenny Chesney, the fourth time he had won the award. George Strait became the most-honored artist in CMA Awards history at the ceremony, a show highlighted by a lavish performance by Taylor Swift, a surprise appearance by the rapper Lil Wayne, and the return of one of country's biggest stars, Shania Twain. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Alan Jackson having a 'Good Time' with 4 CMA nods Nov 13, 2008
Kenny Chesney is the lead nominee with seven and is seeking his third straight and fourth overall entertainer of the year award. If he wins, Chesney would tie Garth Brooks for most wins. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson, Chesney compete for top country awards Nov 12, 2008
(AP) - Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney compete Wednesday night for top honors at the 42nd annual Country Music Association awards. Twelve awards will be presented during the live three-hour telecast beginning at 8 EST on ABC. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley are co-hosts. (WREG.com, TN)
BALLOT: Who's poised to win big at the CMAs? Nov 12, 2008
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley George Strait Sugarland Keith UrbanShould/will win: At a time when many acts struggle to fill arenas, Chesney packs stadiums ... MALE VOCALIST Kenny Chesney Alan Jackson Brad Paisley George Strait Keith UrbanShould/will win: Paisley, co-hosting this year's show with Carrie Underwood, should have a short walk to the mike as he accepts his second award in this category ... SINGLE Don't Blink, Kenny Chesney Gunpowder & Lead, Miranda Lambert I Saw... (USA Today -- Life)
Chesney, locals on tap Nov 12, 2008
KENNY CHESNEY Shorthand description: Laid-back, fun-lovin studmuffin. Why he ll win: With three No. 1 hits over the past year, he was the top concert draw this past summer, grossing more revenue per show than the Police or the Dave Matthews Band. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Taylor Swift wins big at BMI Awards Nov 12, 2008
Beathard co-wrote several recent hits including Kenny Chesney s Don t Blink and George Strait s How Bout Them Cowgirls. Swift co-wrote Teardrops On My Guitar. (KHOU.com, TX)
Brian Wilson Nov 12, 2008
While Wilson was playing the Ryman, Kenny Chesney, who also sang the song on his latest album, was playing an unannounced show with reggae band The Wailers across the alley at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge. The second set: After a 20-minute intermission, five string players joined the band for a start-to-finish performance of That Lucky Old Sun, a song suite celebrating Southern California. (USA Today)
Hank Williams, Jr., Taylor Swift, Casey Beathard and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville Earn Top Honors at BMI Country Awards Nov 12, 2008
First named BMI Country Songwriter of the Year in 2004, affable hit-maker Casey Beathard co-wrote five of the songs in the most-performed list to claim his 2008 Songwriter of the Year title: Rodney Atkins Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy), Kenny Chesneys Dont Blink, George Straits How Bout Them Cowgirls, Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyruss Ready, Set, Dont Go and Tracy Lawrences Find Out Who Your Friends Are, featuring Kenny Chesney and Tim... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bright named CEO of Word Entertainment Nov 11, 2008
Its catalog includes No. 1 hits by Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney and Martina McBride. Mark will bring a lot of excitement and talent to Word Entertainment, Word Chairman Mike Curb said. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
MORE: Chesney leads CMA nominations Nov 10, 2008
Kenny Chesney leads CMA nominations with seven - USATODAY.com ... Kenny Chesney leads CMA nominations with seven ... Kenny Chesney, the Country Music Association's reigning entertainer of the year, dominated the CMA Award nominations on Wednesday, receiving seven, including album of the year. (USA Today -- Life)
Special Olympians brimming with enthusiasm Nov 8, 2008
Andy Hedstrom's coaches say he looked like country singer Kenny Chesney before he grew his mustache. "Now, I'm Tim McGraw." Hedstrom said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Performers and Presenters Announced for 'The 42nd Annual CMA Awards' Nov 8, 2008
Previously announced performers include co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney with The Wailers, the Eagles, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, James Otto, Kellie Pickler, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and a surprise guest. Previously announced presenters include Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Heidi Newfield, Swift, Josh Turner, Lee Ann Womack,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Get Behind the Scenes Access to 'The 42nd Annual CMA Awards' Nov 8, 2008
Artists scheduled to perform during this year's CMA Awards include co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and The Wailers, the Eagles, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, James Otto, Kellie Pickler, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban. The VNR feed schedule and satellite coordinates are as follows: Feed Dates: Feed Times: Monday, Nov. 10 10:00-10:30... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards Nov 6, 2008
Kid Rock, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney will headline the third Stagecoach Country Music Festival, to be held April 25-26 at Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif. Tickets for the event, which is produced by Goldenvoice, the Messina Group and Moore Entertainment Group, go on sale Nov. 14. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
11/7: Carrie Underwood in Glendale Nov 1, 2008
" Reach the reporter at or 602-444-8043. Type Size: Karl Walter/Getty Images Carrie Underwood performs at Stagecoach, California's Country Music Festival in Indio, California. More on this topic When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Jobing.com Arena, Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue Tickets: $29.80-$49.80 Details: 623-772-3800, Carrie Underwood on . . . . . . her quick success after Idol: I'm so blessed and I'm so lucky and I've gotten to experience so much. If it were all taken away tomorrow, I think I'd... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cher Returns to Caesars Palace With Performances in 2009 Oct 31, 2008
Recent and current promoted concert tours include Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Prince, Bon Jovi, Usher, Nickelback, Kenny Chesney, Rod Stewart, and Paul McCartney. AEG Live also co-produces the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MUSIC NOTES: Sugarland, Kellie Pickler at arena Oct 31, 2008
Sugarland has been challenging Little Big Town as the most common opening act, warming up the arena stage twice for Kenny Chesney and once for Brad Paisley in the past three years. Meanwhile, Kellie Pickler has opened arena shows twice in little more than a year: For Paisley (a different show than Sugarland's) and Rascal Flatts. (Florida Times-Union)
Lucky old Willie hits chart again Oct 27, 2008
But the No. 56 debut of That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) -- credited to Kenny Chesney with Willie Nelson -- is the first chart appearance by the country legend in almost five years. Nelson was last on the survey in January 2004 with another Chesney collaboration, the holiday song Pretty Paper. (Times Colonist)
Kenny Chesney Gets Personal Oct 25, 2008
Kenny Chesney on The Early Show Friday (CBS) ... Harry Smith interviews country music star Kenny Chesney about his new album, Lucky Old Sun, and what inspired the music that the artist says is more personal than ever ... (CBS) Kenny Chesney has been blazing a trail through the country music world at a furious pace. (CBS News)
Top 10 concerts tours Oct 25, 2008
by Larry Rodgers - Oct. 24, 2008 12:11 PM The Arizona Republic. The concert tour that Metallica just launched in Glendale is expected to be one of the biggest outings of the fall and winter. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Willie Nelson shines on country singles chart Oct 24, 2008
But this week's No. 56 debut of "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)" -- credited to Kenny Chesney with Willie Nelson -- is the first chart appearance by the country legend in almost five years. Nelson was last on the survey in January 2004 with another Chesney collaboration, the holiday song "Pretty Paper.". (Reuters)
T.I. Returns To No. 1 On The Hot 100 Oct 24, 2008
Keith has 14 chart-toppers this decade, ahead of Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney, who have 12 each. The Offspring's "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" is No. 1 on Modern Rock for a fifth week and Metallica's "The Day That Never Comes" remains atop Mainstream Rock for a fourth. (Billboard.com)
Kenny Chesney Gets Lucky on the Charts Oct 23, 2008
Kenny Chesney might just be country music's lucky star ... Lucky Old Sun, Kenny Chesney2. (E! Online)
Kenny Chesney Scores Fifth Chart-Topping Album Oct 23, 2008
Katie Hasty, N.Y. Kenny Chesney scores his fifth No. 1 on The Billboard 200 and eighth Top Country Albums as "Lucky Old Sun" (BNA) moves 176,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan. However, this marks the lowest sales debut for one of his studio album since "Everywhere We Go" bowed with 30,000 at No. 51 in 1999. (Billboard.com)
Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, William Shatner Oct 23, 2008
It's lucky No.5 for the country star Kenny Chesney: His new album, "Lucky Old Sun," opened at No.1 on the U.S. Billboard album chart, becoming his fifth record to reach the top spot. It sold 176,000 copies in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
T.I.'s Paper Trail Loses Billboard #1 To Country Star Kenny Chesney's Latest Oct 23, 2008
New LPs from Ray LaMontagne, Keane and Lucinda Williams debut in next week's top 10 (VHI.com -- Music News)
New releases Oct 20, 2008
Soundtrack: Various/ High School Musical 3: Senior Year (Walt Disney) Country: Hank Williams III/ Damn Right, Rebel Proud (Curb) Country: Kenny Chesney/ Lucky Old Sun (BNA) Rock: Of Montreal/ Skeletal Lamping (Polyvinyl) Rock: Electric Six/ Flashy (Metropolis) Country: Lee Ann Womack/Call Me Crazy (MCA Nashville) R&B: LaBelle/ Back to Now (Verve) Ambient: Fripp and Eno/ No Pussyfooting (DGM/Inner Knot) Emo: Escape the Fate/ This War Is Ours (Epitaph). VIDEO GAMES - SIMULATIONGuitar Hero World... (Boston Globe)
Jolie's 'Changeling' among week's Best Bets Oct 20, 2008
MusicLucky Old Sun is a really personal record, Kenny Chesney told Great American Country. It comes from some pretty deep places. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Willie Nelson coming to Waterloo Dec. 3 Oct 20, 2008
Moment of Forever, produced by Kenny Chesney, hit store shelves earlier this year. Tickets for the Waterloo show are 69. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Regional Special Events Center celebrating 10 years Oct 19, 2008
A quick look at the framed, autographed posters in the lobby's side office reveals signatures by Kenny Chesney, Kanye West, the Drifters, Nickelback, Guster, John Mayer and Brad Paisley. Pittman said that family acts like Sesame Street Live, Disney on Ice, Ringling Brothers Circus and the Doodlebops have been some of the best-selling acts RSEC has hosted in its history. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Kenny Chesney, Taj Mahal have new CDs Oct 18, 2008
APKenny Chesney does his heroes George Strait and Jimmy Buffett proud on his latest set, which has a free-and-easy feel befitting its island inspiration ... NEW YORK - Kenny Chesney, Lucky Old SunKenny Chesney does his heroes George Strait and Jimmy Buffett proud on his latest set, which has a free-and-easy feel befitting its island inspiration. (MSNBC -- Music)
Kenny Chesney spills his island soul Oct 18, 2008
Courtesy of Glen Rose"Ive always had an island soul to me," country star Kenny Chesney says of his love of boating in the Caribbean ... In his high-energy concerts, Kenny Chesney sings about a hillbilly rock star out of control, livin in fast-forward ... Whats Kenny Chesneys Caribbean song all about. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bon Jovi, Springsteen, Police Lead Touring Award Finalists Oct 17, 2008
TOP PACKAGEJay-Z/Mary J. Blige, DreamJourney, Heart, Cheap TrickKenny Chesney, with Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, Gary Allan, others. BREAKTHROUGHHannah Montana/Miley CyrusJonas BrothersMichael Buble. (Billboard.com)
RED-CARPET AFFAIR: Spend an evening in Cameron with the 'stars' Oct 16, 2008
Miller said show patrons will hear Peggy Hirth as Ethel Merman, singing "There's No Business Like Show Business;" Donna Waltz as Loretta Lynn, "Coal Miner's Daughter;" Damien Jones as Billy Gilman, "Oklahoma;" Loretta Mitchum as Janis Joplin, "Me and Bobby McGee" a capella; Kaitlyn Williams as Hannah Montana, "Who Said;" Todd Coleman as Kenny Chesney, "Back Where I Come From;" Robert "Teddy" Bair as Elvis Presley, "American Trilogy;" Davis as Frank Sinatra, "New York, New York;" Victoria Mack as... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Tim McGraw upset about greatest hits record Oct 15, 2008
It also includes two tracks not previously released on any of McGraws albums: Find Out Who Your Friends Are with Tracy Lawrence and Kenny Chesney, and Nine Lives with the rock group Def Leppard. Sure I love the songs and I dont want to take anything away from all the creative people who were part of making those records. (MSNBC -- Music)
5 American Music Award nods for Alicia Keys Oct 15, 2008
Country male artist: Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley. Country female artist: Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood. (MSNBC -- Music)
Economy can't cool summer tour earnings Oct 15, 2008
Country star Kenny Chesney No. 2 a year ago was the top grosser this summer, pulling in $62. 7 million, followed by The Police, Tom Petty, Dave Matthews Band and Bruce Springsteen. (USA Today -- Life)
Tim McGraw upset by label's decision Oct 15, 2008
The 12-track disc includes McGraw hits going back to 1995 up to his current single, "Let It Go." It also includes two tracks not previously released on any of McGraw's albums: "Find Out Who Your Friends Are" with Tracy Lawrence and Kenny Chesney, and "Nine Lives" with the rock group Def Leppard. "Sure I love the songs and I don't want to take anything away from all the creative people who were part of making those records. But the whole concept is an embarrassment to me as an artist."In the... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
CD releases for Tuesday, Oct. 14 Oct 15, 2008
Kenny Chesney, Lucky Old Sun. Johnny Cash, Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, (Legacy Edition). (Winona Daily News, MN)
Alicia Keys leads American Music Award nominees Oct 15, 2008
Country: Male artist: Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley; Female artist: Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood; Band, duo or group: Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland; Album: "The Ultimate Hits" (Garth Brooks), "Still Feels Good" (Rascal Flatts), "Carnival Ride" (Carrie Underwood). Rap/Hip-Hop: Male artist: Flo Rida, Lil Wayne, Kanye West; Band, duo or group: G Unit, Three 6 Mafia, Wu-Tang Clan; Album: "American Gangster" (Jay-Z), "Tha Carter III" (Lil Wayne), "Graduation"... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Singer/Songwriter and Community Activist Robin Avery Talks with SmoothIndieStar.com about Being Environmentally-Friendly and Her Single, "Light The Way" Oct 15, 2008
For the week of August 1, Light The Way was included as part of the TM Jones Hit Disc that also had cuts from superstars Tim McGraw, Natalie Cole and Kenny Chesney, as well as singer/comedian Wayne Brady and Dutch sax sensation Candy Dulfer. TM Studios distributes these discs to over 5,400 stations worldwide, as well as satellite and internet networks, websites and the Armed Forces Radio Network. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'2008 American Music Awards' Nominees Announced Oct 15, 2008
2008 American Music Awards' Nominees Announced: Financial News - Yahoo. Source: dick clark productions, inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ASCAP honors Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire Oct 14, 2008
EMI Music Publishing won publisher of the year for songs including How Long (Eagles) and Never Wanted Nothing More (Kenny Chesney). Songwriters including McEntire, Lyle Lovett, Buddy Miller, David Lee Murphy and Brent Rowan won the Silver Circle honor in recognition of 25 years or more of membership in the performance rights organization. (MSNBC -- Music)
