Kenny Chesney Dishes on "American Kids"

Kenny Chesney knew he had something special when he heard “American Kids,” but what he probably didn't realize is that the tune would become a summertime anthem for young adults. 

Kenny Chesney knew he had something special when he heard “American Kids,” but what he probably didn't realize is that the tune would become a summertime anthem for young adults. 

The new single hit country radio and iTunes on Friday, June 20, and it has already become an instant hit, debuting at No. 27 on the Billboard chart and No. 31 on MediaBase. With little more than two days play, it topped iTunes Country Songs chart and hit the all-genre Top 10 over the weekend.

“I knew it was one of the freshest things in a long time when I heard it,” says Chesney. “And then I heard it on the radio, and I couldn’t believe how great it sounded! ‘American Kids’ sounded as freewheeling and free-spirited as the folks I’m singing about... and no matter how old you are, I promise, unless you were one of those kids who just didn’t like fun, you know just how alive this feels.”

Chesney has been creating trends rather than following them since his breakthrough No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems and When the Sun Goes Down, he was seeking something that was fun but didn’t sacrifice innovative songs or unique approach that have seen him teaming with Dave Matthews, Uncle Kracker, the Wailers and Grace Potter on a series of outside the lines No. 1's.

“I never want to repeat myself,” laughs Chesney. “When you’ve had the kind of songs I’ve been able to find, it gets harder every time. But I believe creativity is something you create – with time, passion and talented friends! I hate not playing to the fans this summer, but the response to ‘American Kids’ tells me it was the right thing.”

“American Kids” was penned by Shane McAnally, Luke Laird and Rodney Clawson.

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