Watch Kenny Chesney Revisit His Early Days In Nashville on ‘Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards’: Exclusive

Kenny Chesney is set to revisit his humble beginnings in the vibrant city of Nashville, where he got his start playing small clubs and honky-tonks. The 59th annual CMA Awards are just around the corner, but before that, ABC will air a special tribute to country music legends on November 18th, featuring Kenny Chesney as the main attraction.

The program, hosted by Luke Bryan, promises to be an exclusive look at some of Nashville's most iconic venues. Chesney is set to reminisce about his early days playing in these clubs and bars, where he learned how to connect with audiences and develop his craft. He'll also talk about his latest book, "Heart Life Music", which has become a bestseller.

The special will not only feature Kenny Chesney but also some of country music's biggest names, including Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Ashley McBryde, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Gabby Barrett, Dan + Shay, and Russell Dickerson. The event is also set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry.

The trailer for this special has just been released, giving fans a glimpse into what's in store. In it, Kenny Chesney talks about getting his start in music, from playing four hours a night with a tip jar in front of him to honing his craft in these small clubs and bars. The CMA Awards themselves will air live on ABC from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville starting at 8 pm EST, followed by streaming on Hulu the next day.

Overall, this special promises to be an intimate look into Kenny Chesney's early days as a musician and the city of Nashville that inspired him.
 
Man 🤠, Kenny Chesney's comeback story is still inspiring, but now we get to see it unfold on TV 😊. That tribute show with Luke Bryan sounds like a blast - can't wait to see it! 🎉
 
omg, finally another excuse for kenny chesney to show off his nostalgic country vibes 🤠🎸. a tribute about his humble beginnings in nashville? sounds like a great way to distract us from the fact that he's 59 now and still going strong... or so we're told 😉. can't wait to see him reminiscing about those four-hour nights with a tip jar, though. i'm sure it'll be a wild ride 🎯. and of course, who wouldn't want to watch some country music legends jam out on stage? it's gonna be a real foot-stomper 🤣.
 
idk why they're makin' a big deal outta this tribute thing... just another cash grab, if you ask me 🤑. i mean, don't get me wrong, kenny chesney's got his moments, but is he really the right guy to be talkin' about the "heart life" of country music? and what's up with the grand ole opry celebratin' its 100th anniversary like it's a big deal... just more money for all those old folks 👴. i dunno, maybe i'm just too cynical 🤔, but this whole thing seems like a bunch of hype to me...
 
so kenny chesney is going back to nashville where he got his start playing small clubs 🎸👍 it's cool that they're doing a special tribute on abc with luke bryan hosting, sounds like it'll be pretty interesting 💭 i'm curious about the trailer, hoping it gives us some insight into kenny's early days and how he developed as an artist 📚 his book "heart life music" has become a bestseller so that's definitely worth watching 👀
 
omg did u know that kenny chesney started playing gigs in nashville clubs like 20 yrs ago? 🤯 he was only 21 & played for like 4 hrs straight with a tip jar lol🤑 his latest book "heart life music" is killin it on the bestseller list btw, over 500k copies sold so far! 💸 and guess what? this special tribute is gonna celebrate the 100th anniversary of the grand ole opry 🎉 which btw was founded in 1925 📆 also got to see some amazing pics of nashville's iconic venues in the trailer 📸 u gotta tune in on nov 18th! 💕 stats: kenny chesney has sold over 30 million records worldwide 🌎, 17 #1 country albums on the billboard charts 📈 and he's performed at over 300 concerts in nashville alone 😲
 
I think it's really cool that ABC is doing a special tribute to country music legends, especially with Kenny Chesney at the center. 🎸 I mean, who wouldn't want to learn more about how these artists got their start in the industry? It's like getting a behind-the-scenes look at their history, you know?

I love how they're featuring some of Nashville's most iconic venues and talking about the city's rich music scene. And with all those big names participating, it's gonna be a really special event for country music fans. I'm also curious to see Kenny Chesney talk about his new book – I've heard great things about it.

I think this is a great way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry, too. It's like they're shining a spotlight on all that Nashville has contributed to country music over the years. Overall, I'm hyped for this special and can't wait to see what it's gonna be like! 🎉
 
OMG 🤩 I'm so hyped for this tribute show! Like, who doesn't love seeing the evolution of country music legends? And can we talk about how nostalgic it is to see Kenny Chesney reminiscing about his early days in those tiny clubs and bars? It's like, the ultimate coming-of-age story for a musician. I also love that they're highlighting some of Nashville's most iconic venues - it's gonna be so cool to see them all together on one stage 🎤. The trailer looks amazing btw! And yaaas, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry is a major highlight for me 😊
 
I'm super excited for this tribute show on ABC 🎉. I've always been a huge fan of country music and Kenny Chesney is like one of my all-time faves! 🤠 I love how they're gonna be featuring some of Nashville's most iconic venues, it's gonna be so cool to see where Kenny got his start 📍. And I'm loving the fact that it's not just about him, there are so many other amazing country artists featured too 💕. The CMA Awards themselves always feel like a big party and I love watching all the glamour and excitement 💃. Can't wait to tune in on November 18th and see what's in store 📺!
 
omg I wish I could attend this special it sounds like so much fun 🤩 I'm actually thinking of writing a creative essay about my own experiences at our school's talent show last year, you know how Kenny Chesney must've felt when he was playing in those tiny clubs and bars? 😂 my friend Ashley is a huge country music fan and she told me that the CMA Awards are always so glamorous but I think this special will be super interesting because we get to see behind-the-scenes of Nashville's iconic venues 🎸
 
OMG u guys I'm so down for this 🤩! A tribute to country music legends w/ Kenny Chesney as the main man? Yeah pls 😎! And gettin' an exclusive look at iconic venues in Nashville sounds like a dream come true for us music lovers ❤️. Luke Bryan hosting is gonna be fire 💥! I've been listenin to some of these artists and their music is insane 🤯! Jelly Roll's lyrics are so real, Megan Moroney's voice gives me chills every time 😍... and Kenny's book "Heart Life Music" has been on my TBR list for ages 📚. Can't wait to see the CMA Awards live & on Hulu afterwards 💻!
 
Omg u gotta see this trailer for the CMA Awards tribute! 🤩 It's like they're takin' us back in time with Kenny Chesney talkin' about how he got his start playin' those tiny clubs in Nashville... I mean, four hours a night with a tip jar in front of him? That's dedication fam! 💯 And it looks like they're gonna celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry which is HUGE! 🎉 Can't wait to see what other country legends are gonna be featured on this special... it's shapin' up to be an epic night, for sho 💖
 
man I love how these country legends are giving back to their roots you know? it's like they're showing everyone where they got their start and what made 'em tick 🎸🕺 i'm super excited for this tribute special, especially since Kenny Chesney is the main attraction. he's always been a favorite of mine, and to see him talk about his early days playing those small clubs and bars in Nashville is gonna be so inspiring 💫 and it's amazing that they're celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry - that's some serious country music history 🎶
 
omg i just watched the trailer for kenny chesneys cma awards special 🤩 and i'm literally dyin over how nostalgic it looks! but can someone pls explain to me why they're callin it a tribute when its basically just kenny reminiscing about his days in nashville 🤔? also, have u guys seen jelly roll's latest album? i need recs!! 👀
 
I'm stoked about this tribute show 🎉👏 - it's gonna be awesome to see Kenny Chesney reminiscing about his humble beginnings in Nashville 🌃. You know, I think it's really cool how the special is gonna feature some of these iconic venues that played a huge role in shaping his sound and style. He'll definitely take us back in time to when he was playing those small clubs and bars, just trying to make ends meet and hone his craft 🎸.

I'm also super excited about the lineup - it's gonna be great to see so many legendary country artists come together for this special celebration 🤩. The fact that they're celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry is just amazing 🎉... it's like, a huge milestone in country music history.

The trailer gives you a pretty good idea of what to expect - Kenny talking about his early days and how Nashville was his launchpad 🚀. I'm curious to see how he talks about "Heart Life Music" too - has anyone read the book yet?
 
I'm so down for this! 🤩 I've been listening to Kenny Chesney since he was just starting out and it's crazy to think about how far he's come. The fact that he's gonna be reminiscing about his early days playing in those small clubs is gonna be so inspiring, especially with Luke Bryan hosting - that dude's got charisma for days! 💃 And I love how they're celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry, that's such a big deal! The lineup looks fire too, can't wait to see what everyone brings to the table.
 
idk, like Kenny Chesney is totally cool and all, but I'm not sure if he's the right guy for this tribute... I mean, he's had an amazing career, no doubt about it 🤔, but what about some other legends? Like, maybe someone who's actually from Nashville or has been around longer? And isn't Luke Bryan kinda like, a rival of Kenny Chesney's or something? doesn't that make the whole thing kinda awkward? 🤑 on the other hand, I'm really excited to see the special, especially since it's gonna celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry - that's some crazy history right there!
 
I'm super stoked for this country music special 🎸👍! I've always been a huge fan of Kenny Chesney and it's awesome he's gonna share his story on TV. I mean, who doesn't love seeing where their fave artists got started? 😊 And to think he's gonna talk about his book too... I'm curious to know more about that. 📚 The CMA Awards are always a big deal, and having it be on ABC is pretty cool. I hope they do a good job of celebrating the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary, that's some serious history. 💥
 
OMG 🤩! Can't believe they're giving Kenny Chesney his due respect like this! He's been killing it in country music for decades and it's awesome that he's getting a tribute special 💖. I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned Nashville vibe? The fact that they're featuring some of the biggest names in country music is just icing on the cake 🍰🎉! And celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry is like, totally iconic 🤯! Luke Bryan hosting is a great choice too, he's always been a fan fave 😊. This special is gonna be SO emotional, I'm already getting teary-eyed just thinking about it 💔 #KennyChesneyDeservesLove #CountryMusicLegends #NashvilleVibes
 
"omg can u bliev kenny chesney is comin back to nashville!!! 🤠🎸 he gotta talk bout his early days playin at those tiny clubs 🤣 i mean 4 hrs straight w a tip jar in front of u thats dedication lol💁‍♂️ i'm so hyped 4 dis speical & cma awards rn 💥"
 
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