KENNY CHESNEY (Nominated for Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the Year.)
Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney began his career playing dive bars and small clubs while attending East Tennessee State University. He made the move to Nashville after college, but found it difficult to land a songwriting or record deal. He continued honing his skills in the bars on Nashville's Lower Broadway. The hard work paid off when he was discovered at a songwriter's showcase and offered a recording contract with Capricorn Records. After Capricorn closed, Chesney signed with BNA Records, where he has released three Gold, one Platinum and four multi-Platinum albums; scored nine No. 1 hits including "There Goes My Life," "When The Sun Goes Down," "The Good Stuff" and "You Had Me From Hello;" and won many awards and honors. In 2004, Chesney came in second only to Prince in number of concert tickets sold in all genres with more than 1 million. With the November release of his latest album The Road And The Radio, his 10th album for BNA, Chesney has cemented his place as one of the top artists in Country Music. The debut single from the album is "Who You'd Be Today." On Nov. 23, watch him on the ABC Television Network special, "Kenny Chesney: Somewhere In The Sun.
CMA Awards:
Album of the Year 2004 When The Sun Goes Down - BNA
Entertainer of the Year 2004
(Bio and Award Listing courtesy the Country Music Association)