Kenny Chesney to Take Summer of 2010 Off
By: Matt Bjorke
In an article posted to the Entertainment Weekly website, country music superstar Kenny Chesney told Whitney Pastorek that he will be taking the summer of 2010 off. "I can say that I don’t see myself with the foot on the gas pedal as hard as it’s been down for 16 years," he Told EW in June. What does this mean for his popular touring series? Well, it means that -for 2010 at least- Kenny Chesney will not be touring next summer. He will take the time to stop and smell the roses. He will, very likely, return for at least a few dates in 2011, perhaps choosing to follow the George Strait path, that is to do shows only on weekends and about 20 of them a year.
What Chesney was adament about was that he was not retiring from touring, saying:
I’m not quitting! I’m not quitting. It’s just a short pause. It would be easy to keep doing it, because it’s fun, and the fans are unbelievable. But I don’t know — then you realize that at some point you’re missing a part of your life. My life has been a lot about parking lots. I need to recharge creatively, and get off the clock of having to be somewhere just because, and having to keep juggling all these things. And people needing answers. I just felt like this year it finally hit me that I need to get reconnected with my family.
So Chesney will 'relax' and 'reconnect' with his family and his creative juices in 2010. Hopefully this means he'll return refreshed with great music and an even greater tour in 2011.
What do you think? Do you think Kenny will lose his place as one of country's top draws to somebody else (Jason Aldean? Sugarland?) or will he return the summer 2011, not missing a beat with a bigger, stronger tour. Do you even care that Kenny Chesney is 'relaxing' in 2010?
READER'S COMMENTS
Barbara says:
Posted: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Oi there roughstock..I believe everyone needs a break from their everyday life even bright stars...shoot doing the samr thing over and over again and not being able to enjoy his boat or go fish'n shoot I bet it's eat'n that boy up inside...I know it would me if I could n't go fishing on my boat...anyway...let'm take his year off...everybody need to reconnect or connect and stay connected to family...but his is such a large family and it goes on and on...he's got his born family, music family, true friend family, fan family, and heck the man needs to think about starting his own family...shoot there may be one know that he likes and wants to know..but we don't know that...and I know without a shadow of doubt he'll be back and he'll be stronger than he has ever been...and the songs are gonna knock us clear out of the boat and as for the other artists..let them boast in their glory..they all have great songs..man right now there are so many great artists and eventually everyone is gonna want a break..cause time goes by so fast and you want to soak it all up and be with the people you love and love you..yeap that's what it think how about you all....bp
Carol says:
Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2009
Becky, why do you keep going to his shows if his shows are so "repetitive". I love Kenny and his shows. Why don't you GET A LIFE!!
Rebecca says:
Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
I have to disagree. I think Kenny's shows are great and to be honest there really isn't much repetition. Except for he always sounds great and looks good. His shows leave me wanting more. We all need some time off, to do some soul searching and just paln old living for a change. I am proud of Kenny, because he lives in a world where he could easily allow himself to get lost. He noticed he needed to find just where it is he wants to go, best of luck!
Becky says:
Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Good, he was getting too repitious with his tours and music. Get a life and growup a little Kenny.
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