Kenny Chesney

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Kenny Chesney

Introduction:

“No shoes, No shirt, No problems. Blues what blues…hey I forgot them. The sun and the sand and a drink in my hand with no bottom and no shoes, no shirt, and no problems! (Lyrics on Demand). These are the lyrics of infamous country legend Kenney Chesney. Kenney Chesney is a leading artist in the country music industry. Earlier in his life, he experienced several set backs and disappointments on his way to becoming a country singer. Nashville, TN was very difficult on this young song writer, as it was the same to others. However, with persistants and dedication, Kenny Chesney finally made a name for himself, and is now a “Big Star.”

Country Music History

Unlike other genres of music, country music did not begin until August 1, 1927. On this day in Bristol, Tennessee, Ralph Peer signed Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family to recording contracts for Victor Records. These two acts set the tone for others to follow – Rodgers with his unique singing style and the Carters with their extensive recording of old-time music (Roughstock’s History of Country Music). However, it was not until 1950 when the “Nashville Sound” began. The “Nashville Sound” is defined as a blend of pop and country music. This is the category of country music in which Kenny Chesney falls into.

K.C's History:

Kenney Chesney grew up in a very small town called Luttrell, Tennessee. There, he was what you would call a typical “red neck.” He was a starter on his high school football team and his heart was broken by his high school sweetheart. Additionally, he idolized country singers like “Conway and Waylon, George Jones and Lefty Frizzell, Willie nelson and George Strait and Merle haggard, Vern Gosdin and John Conley and whatever ...

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...Chesney has sold over eight million albums.

Conclusion:

Kenney Chesney has definitely made a name for himself in the country music industry. Through his had work and persistence, this guy from a small town in Tennessee has become a “Big Star.” Although Kenney Chesney is known thought the world, Chesney said for me, it’s “about the guy in the baseball hat and the girl that guy thinks is pretty. Real life the double platinum boy, who finds his solace in the ocean, realizes doesn’t’ always who up with the glided edges and profound pronouncements – you gotta find the truth as it rolls by with tan lines, an easy smile and a twinkle in its eye. And you know, so far, that’s worked just fine” (Official Website).

Works Cited:

href="www.roughstock.com"Rough Stock

href="www.kchesney.com"The Official KC Homepage

href="www.lyricsondemand.com"Lyrics on Demand

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