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Kenny Chesney was born on March 26, 1968 in Knoxville, Tennesse. He grew
up in nearby Luttrell (home of Chet Atkins). As a child he listened to
both country and rock n’ roll. Surprisingly, unlike many other musicians,
Chesney did not grow up thinking about music. It was not until he was
attending college at East Tennessee State University that his focus
zoomed into country music. While attending school, he received a guitar
for a Christmas gift. Chesney practiced everyday and eventually joined a
blue grass group composed of his fellow students. He then began writing
his own music and playing at local Mexican restaurants to earn tips.
While at school, he made a self-titled demo album. The album sold over
one thousand units.

After graduation in 1991, Chesney moved to Nashville (country music’s
capital). He became a regular at the honky-tonk bar, Turf, in the broken
down historic district of the city. In...