Kenny Chesney
Kenneth Arnold Chesney is a famous American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist with over 20 albums and 40+ top 10 hits, 32 of which hit number one.
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Kenny Chesney is an American country music artist and songwriter. He is widely considered one of the most successful and influential country singers of the 21st century, having earned numerous awards, including four Entertainer of the Year awards from the Academy of Country Music and CMA. He has had 30 singles reach the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs list.
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5 Interesting Facts about Kenny Chesney
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Started a Music Festival
Kenny Chesney founded the annual music festival in East Tennessee, called “Kenny Chesney’s No Shoes Nation Music Festival”, which has become one of the most popular country music festivals in the US.
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He Played Professional Baseball
Before becoming a country music star, Kenny Chesney played professional baseball for three years with the minor league teams in Nashville and Knoxville.
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First Country Music Star with a #1 Rap Hit
Kenny Chesney was the first country music artist to have a #1 rap hit song when his collaboration with Nelly, called "Boys of Fall", topped the Billboard Rap Songs chart in 2010.
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Owned a Private Island
Kenny Chesney owns a private island off of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands called St. John's Plantation, which he purchased from former Virgin Islands governor John P. deJongh Jr. in 2007.
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Has Won 4 Academy of Country Music Awards
Kenny Chesney is one of only three artists to have been awarded four Academy of Country Music Awards: Top Male Vocalist, Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, and Video of the Year.
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Kenny Chesney is an American country singer born on March 26, 1968 and is currently 55. He is best known for his popular hits over the years such as "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems" and "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy," and is considered one of the most successful country artists of all time.
Kenny Chesney has an estimated net worth of $190M. His wealth comes from his success as a country music star and brand endorsements. He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and has had several hit singles throughout his career, making him one of the most successful country musicians of all time. He also earns money through his endorsement deals with companies like Corona and Jeep.