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Any time Kenny Chesney takes a year off, he feels disconnected from the life that is No Shoes Nation. Proclaimed “The King of the Road” by the Wall Street Journal , there is something that happens when he takes one of country music’s most exceptional set of songs and shares them with the people who live their lives inside his many hits.

Given that it’s been three years since he’s played a full-on concert, when the four-time Country Music Association and four-time consecutive Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year hits the stage, he’s coming with everything he’s got. For those who are used to his high-velocity presence and shows that make people smile for days, Chesney decided to up the ante – and has added Keith Urban multi-instrumentalist Danny Rader on guitar and Col. Bruce Hampton & The Aquarium Rescue Unit drummer Nick Buda .

“When we were looking at where to go, what to do next, it was interesting to see the chemistry with different people,” Chesney explains. “So many great musicians came out, which took all of us to a new place in how we see these songs, what they’re capable of. But in the end, because this is a band, not just a group of musicians who back someone up, what Danny and Nick brought was a freshness that hits hard and lifts everything up in some pretty great ways.

“Wyatt, Harmoni, Kenny Greenberg, and Jon are all still here – and bringing that magic like they always do. But adding the new players, they’re going to some pretty great places. We’ve not gone into the big room yet, but I can tell you from the run-throughs, it’s awesome.”

Buda, who left the jam band world to concentrate on session work, went to Boston’s acclaimed Berklee School of Music on the recommendation of Sting’s longtime drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. Rader, a three-time Academy of Country Music Award winner, most recently for 2017 Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year, plays bouzouki, mandolin, banjo and accordion as well as the electric guitar that’s tangled with Keith Urban live since 2010.

“When you’re playing as many different kinds of music as we’re actually playing every night – it’s rock, it’s reggae, it’s calypso and singer/songwriter stuff – having players who switch gears without people feeling it; using that chemistry really makes things electric onstage. We’re still in the early phases of this, but I think once we get out on those big stages, it’s going to be awesome with where these songs are going already.”

Here And Now 2022 kicks off April 23 at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium. Presented by Blue Chair Bay Rum and fueled by MARATHON, the much anticipated tour reunites one of the most voracious fan bases with the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar whose songs have defined summer in the 21st Century. With an emphasis on electric guitars, a meaningful backbeat and enough joie du vivre to guarantee a good time no matter where you are in your life, Chesney’s tours have attracted over a million fans every year he’s engaged in an actual tour since 2002 – and this year, he’s on track to maintain that status.

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SHAME ON YOU KENNY. THE TWO ON YOUR BAND WERE FIRED FOR NOT TAKING THE COVID SHOT…..SHAME ON YOU

Yup, and didn’t even do it himself. Basically had the manager call say are you getting the shot. If the answer is no then you are being replaced. Being in a band in a lot of ways is like being with a second family. You don’t treat family this way. It shows how much respect he has for his band members. Pretty much zero

It was not Kenny’s decision, it is required by the venues.

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Well Carol Elliott…first off. It wasn’t the venues and second off it’s how Kenny handled it with two guys who have been with him for 25 and 20 years. He claims they are family but he didn’t have the common decency to talk to them and has his manager do the dirty work.

U people are all wrong!!! Get the facts right before u comment! And yes he did get himself vaccinated! ‍♀️

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Kenny Chesney Announces 2023 I Go Back Tour with Kelsea Ballerini

by Alli Patton November 21, 2022, 1:49 pm

“When a year is as hot and alive as 2022 was you don’t want to try to recapture that magic,” country star Kenny Chesney said in a statement.

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Instead, the singer has brainstormed ways to make his next tour even bigger than the last. All the while, he promises to bring his shows to fans residing off the beaten tour path.

“I still have the sounds of diesel engines and No Shoes Nation in my head,” the country star continued. “And that made me ask, ‘What else could I do? What would be something that would put me every bit as much in the music and give No Shoes Nation another reason to believe? How can we reach those people who might not come to stadium shows, who live a little off the obvious path, but who love this music every bit as much.”

That’s when it hit him to go back the way he came. The “I Go Back” way. Fittingly, his upcoming tour is named and inspired by his 2004 hit, “I Go Back.”

“That song is about holding all those things that shaped you very close, recognizing how special they are – and keeping them alive any way you can,” he said. “So, I decided that rather than just go repeat what we did, I wanted to take this band and these songs to a lot of the cities we played on our way up! Let’s call the tour I Go Back – and do just that.”

Chesney wants to bring the energy of those early days of touring to his upcoming run of shows. “I remember coming up, the craziness of so many of those dates,” Chesney said. “Markets where people were using chain-cutters to get onto the lawn because we were so sold out in the Carolinas… and that’s a kind of energy that should never be left behind. For all those fans – based on how good last year felt – I want to bring what was coming off that stage to you, where you are, so we can all have that kind of experience together!”

Joining Chesney on the road will be fellow Tennessee native, Kelsea Ballerini. “Kelsea understands everything about where I come from, because she’s from there, too,” Chesney said of his tour mate. “She’s a writer, a girl who sings from her heart and isn’t afraid to honor where she comes from. To me, there was no other choice for this tour.”

The two collaborated on Ballerini’s 2021 single and No. 1 hit, “half of my hometown.”

“Music has taken me so many incredible places,” Ballerini said. “Around the world, singing with some of my heroes in pop, alternative and contemporary music, but singing with Kenny is going home. He was the only voice I heard on ‘half of my hometown,’ and when he comes in, it’s just like hitting the Knoxville city limits. So to be able to go out to those cities like the place he and I grew up with an artist who’s accomplished what he has, it’s a lot like going home.”

The I Go Back Tour will kick off on Mar. 25 at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania, and will criss-cross the country for a 21-date trek.

American Express Card Members can purchase tickets in select markets before the general public beginning Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, Dec.1 at 10 p.m. local time. General on-sale will begin Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. local time.

Kenny Chesney I Go Back Tour Dates:

Mar. 25 – State College, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center Mar. 30 – Wichita, KS @ INTRUST Bank Arena Apr. 1 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center Apr. 6 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena Apr. 8 – Wilkes-Barre Township, PA @ Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza Apr. 12 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at the BJCC Apr. 14 – Jacksonville, FL @ Daily’s Place Amphitheater Apr. 16 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Tortuga* Apr. 25 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena Apr. 27 – Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena Apr. 29 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum May 4 – Moline, IL @ Vibrant Arena at The Mark May 6 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena May 9 – Grand Forks, ND @ The Alerus Center May 11 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Denny Sanford Premier Center May 13 – Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena May 18 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum May 20 – Evansville, IN @ Ford Center May 25 – Charleston, SC @ Credit One Stadium May 27 – Orange Beach, AL @ The Wharf Jul. 22 – Des Moines, IA @ Hy-Vee Indy Race*

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Kenny Chesney to Embark on Nostalgic I Go Back 2023 Tour with Kelsea Ballerini — See the Dates!

Kicking off in March, the tour will see Chesney play shows for fans "who might not come to stadium shows, who live a little off the obvious path, but who love this music every bit as much..."

Kenny Chesney is going back to his roots.

Shortly after his massive Here and Now 2022 Tour wrapped in August, the country superstar announced on Monday that he's embarking on the I Go Back Tour with opening act Kelsea Ballerini next year, which will see Chesney hit cities outside of major markets — and many that he hasn't played since his rise to fame.

Launching March 25 at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania, the I Go Back Tour will feature shows in North American locations including Lexington, Kentucky, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma before wrapping July 22 at the Hy-Vee Indy Race in Des Moines, Iowa — with more dates set to be added.

Chesney, 54, opened up about the tour's inspiration in a press release, telling fans that he was thinking about how to "recapture the magic" after concluding the Here and Now Tour.

"I still have the sounds of diesel engines and No Shoes Nation in my head — and that made me ask, 'What else could I do? What would be something that would put me every bit as much in the music and give No Shoes Nation another reason to believe?'" he stated, noting that he wants to play for fans "who might not come to stadium shows, who live a little off the obvious path, but who love this music every bit as much..."

The thought led the 12-time CMA Award-winner to think about his 2004 hit single "I Go Back," written about how music can remind you of important life moments.

"That song is about holding all those things that shaped you very close, recognizing how special they are – and keeping them alive any way you can," he continued. "So, I decided that rather than just go repeat what we did, I wanted to take this band and these songs to a lot of the cities we played on our way up! Let's call the tour I Go Back – and do just that."

Elsewhere in the press release, Chesney recalled playing some of the cities during the early years of his career, noting the "craziness" of the shows in "markets where people were using chain-cutters to get onto the lawn because we were so sold out in the Carolinas."

"That's a kind of energy that should never be left behind. For all those fans — based on how good last year felt — I want to bring what was coming off that stage to you, where you are, so we can all have that kind of experience together!" added Chesney.

Fans can expect to see the musician perform songs from his catalog that "time stamp people's lives" and "serve as the touchstone for memories in the making."

He said in the statement, "For people to come out and either live these songs again, or hear them for the first time? Who knows what will happen? But I know whether it's 'American Kids,' 'Get Along' or 'You And Tequila,' every single person knows exactly what we're singing about and singing along to together."

In another press release, Chesney spoke about choosing Ballerini, 29, as the tour's opening act following their 2020 duet "Half of My Hometown."

"Kelsea understands everything about where I come from, because she's from there, too," said the musician, referencing the fact that both he and Ballerini grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee.

"She knows how hard it is to leave, how much you miss all those things that make you who you are... but also how the only way to chase the kind of dream she has is to do just that. It's a tough call when you love home the way we both do, but for kids like us, there was never really a choice," added Chesney.

He then recalled the origin of "Half of My Hometown," noting that Ballerini texted him to record the duet: "As soon as I heard that first verse, I was in. And I have been one of Kelsea's biggest fans ever since. She's a writer, a girl who sings from her heart and isn't afraid to honor where she comes from. To me, there was no other choice for this tour."

Ballerini also spoke about collaborating with Chesney on both the song and tour in the press release, acknowledging their hometown connection.

"Music has taken me so many incredible places," she said, noting that she's collaborated across genres. "But singing with Kenny is going home. He was the only voice I heard on 'half of my hometown,' and when he comes in, it's just like hitting the Knoxville city limits. So to be able to go out to those cities like the place he and I grew up with an artist who's accomplished what he has, it's a lot like going home."

Tickets for the I Go Back Tour go on presale for American Express card members in select markets from Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. local time through Dec. 1 at 10 p.m. local time. The general public gains access to tickets the following day at 10 a.m. local time.

See the full list of dates for Chesney's I Go Back Tour below.

March 25 - State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center

March 30 - Wichita, KS - INTRUST Bank Arena

April 1 - Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center

April 6 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena

April 8 - Wilkes-Barre Township, PA - Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

April 12 - Birmingham, AL - Legacy Arena at the BJCC

April 14 - Jacksonville, FL - Daily's Place Amphitheater

April 16 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Tortuga

April 25 - Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena

April 27 - Greenville, SC - Bon Secours Wellness Arena

April 29 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum

May 4 - Moline, IL - Vibrant Arena at The Mark

May 6 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena

May 9 - Grand Forks, ND - The Alerus Center

May 11 - Sioux Falls, SD - Denny Sanford Premier Center

May 13 - Lincoln, NE - Pinnacle Bank Arena

May 18 - Fort Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

May 20 - Evansville, IN - Ford Center

May 25 - Charleston, SC - Credit One Stadium

May 27 - Orange Beach, AL - The Wharf

July 22 - Des Moines, IA - Hy-Vee Indy Race

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Kenny Chesney will revisit some of the tour markets that marked the early days of his career when he launches his 2023 I Go Back Tour. The outing will kick off on March 25 at State College, Pennsylvania’s Bryce Jordan Center the first of 21 dates that will criss-cross the country , including stops in Lexington, Kentucky; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Lincoln, Nebraska and more.

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“Music has taken me so many incredible places,” Ballerini added. “Around the world, singing with some of my heroes in pop, alternative and contemporary music, but singing with Kenny is going home. He was the only voice I heard on ‘half of my hometown,’ and when he comes in, it’s just like hitting the Knoxville city limits. So to be able to go out to those cities like the place he and I grew up with an artist who’s accomplished what he has, it’s a lot like going home.”

See the full I Go Back Tour dates below:

March 25: State College, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center March 30: Wichita, KS @ INTRUST Bank Arena April 1: Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center April 6: Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena April 8: Wilkes-Barre Township, PA @ Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza April 12: Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at the BJCC April 14: Jacksonville, FL @ Daily’s Place Amphitheater April 16: Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Tortuga* April 25: Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena April 27: Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena April 29: Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum May 4: Moline, IL @ Vibrant Arena at The Mark May 6: Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena May 9: Grand Forks, ND @ The Alerus Center May 11: Sioux Falls, SD @ Denny Sanford Premier Center May 13: Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena May 18: Fort Wayne, IN  @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum May 20: Evansville, IN @ Ford Center May 25: Charleston, SC @ Credit One Stadium May 27: Orange Beach, AL@ The Wharf July 22: Des Moines, IA @ Hy-Vee Indy Race* *previously announced

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KENNY CHESNEY Announces Dates For “I Go Back 2023 Tour”

Having played to over 1.3 million fans on his Here And Now 2022 Tour , including breaking his personal best at many of the 21 NFL stadium plays, this summer, Kenny Chesney returned to touring with a major burst of everything good. The only country artist to make Billboard ’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Past 25 Years for the last 14, Chesney wanted to find a completely different way to honor No Shoes Nation for his 2023 concerts.

“When a year is as hot and alive as 2022 was,” Chesney explains, “you don’t want to try to recapture that magic. Or maybe it’s me. I still have the sounds of diesel engines and No Shoes Nation in my head – and that made me ask, ‘What else could I do? What would be something that would put me every bit as much in the music and give No Shoes Nation another reason to believe? How can we reach those people who might not come to stadium shows, who live a little off the obvious path, but who love this music every bit as much…

“And that’s when it hit me: ‘I Go Back.’ That song is about holding all those things that shaped you very close, recognizing how special they are – and keeping them alive any way you can. So, I decided that rather than just go repeat what we did, I wanted to take this band and these songs to a lot of the cities we played on our way up! Let’s call the tour I Go Back – and do just that.”

Kicking off at State College, PA’s Bryce Jordan Center on March 25, the 8-time Entertainer of the Year is set to rock Penn State’s hometown with a vengeance. The 21-date I Go Back 2023 Tour will criss-cross the country, returning to the places Chesney first caught fire including Lexington, KY, Grand Rapids, MI, Lincoln, NE and Oklahoma City, OK as well as headlining the Hy-Vee Indy Race in Des Moines and Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

“I remember coming up, the craziness of so many of those dates,” Chesney says of his tour’s inspiration. “Markets where people were using chain-cutters to get onto the lawn because we were so sold out in the Carolinas… and that’s a kind of energy that should never be left behind. For all those fans – based on how good last year felt – I want to bring what was coming off that stage to you, where you are, so we can all have that kind of experience together!”

With a few more shows to announce, I Go Back 2023 is set to focus on the same musical intensity and high energy performances that marked the East Tennessean’s precedent-setting concerts. Having been raised in Knoxville, Chesney knows the power of bringing music to the fans – and wants to recognize the bond that live shows create among friends of all ages.

“These songs time stamp people’s lives,” Chesney says. “They put people in their lives, but they also serve as the touchstone for memories in the making. For people to come out and either live these songs again, or hear them for the first time? Who knows what will happen? But I know whether it’s ‘American Kids,’ ‘Get Along’ or ‘You And Tequila,’ every single person knows exactly what we’re singing about and singing along to together.”

I Go Back 2023 is Presented by Blue Chair Bay Rum. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets in select markets before the general public beginning Wednesday, November 23 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, December 1 at 10 p.m. local time.

Kenny Chesney I Go Back Tour: March 25 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center March 30 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena April 1 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center April 6 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena April 8 – Wilkes-Barre Township, PA – Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza April 12 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC April 14 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place Amphitheater April 16 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Tortuga* April 25 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena April 27 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena April 29 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum May 4 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena at The Mark May 6 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena May 9 – Grand Forks, ND – The Alerus Center May 11 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premier Center May 13 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena May 18 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum May 20 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center May 25 – Charleston, SC – – One Stadium May 27 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf July 22 – Des Moines, IA – Hy-Vee Indy Race*

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Kenny Chesney is gearing up to head back out on the road on his first major stadium run since last summer's Goin' Coastal Tour. Not only is he sharing the stage with his fellow country music superstar Tim McGraw , but also famed Nashville musician Kenny Greenberg.

Greenberg is the Academy of Country Music's 2012 Guitarist of the Year and a veteran session musician in Music City who has previously collaborated with Bob Seger, Willie Nelson and Etta James. The legendary guitarist has frequently worked with Chesney on past musical projects, including the singer's forthcoming new album 'Welcome to the Fishbowl' (in stores June 19) and his previous album, 'Hemingway's Whiskey.'

"Kenny is one of the best guitarists out there today, period," Chesney says of his fellow Kenny, Greenberg. "He's been a great friend and collaborator over the years, right through 'Welcome to the Fishbowl,' and it's going to be amazing to have him at the party each night this summer."

Greenberg will join Chesney's already solid band of musicians, which includes Wyatt Beard (keyboards), Sean Paddock (drums), Steve Marshall (bass), Clayton Mitchell (guitar), Jim Bob Gairrett (steel guitar) and Jon Conley (guitar/fiddle).

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18 Stadiums, Old Friends, New Friends, No Shoes Nation

After His Intimate I Go Back 2023 Tour, the Eight-Time Entertainer of the Year

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DETROIT – Kenny Chesney knows how to throw the summer into high gear. Having spent last spring and early summer with his taking-it-to-the-roots I Go Back 2023 Tour of those arenas and markets where he rose to major headlining status, the only country artist to be on Billboard ’s Top 10 Touring Artists of the Last 25 Years for the past 14 years is bringing old friends and new to 18 full-scale stadiums with a few more major surprises to come. 

Joining Chesney is the multiple GRAMMY-winning Zac Brown Band , enjoying their 12th CMA Group of the Year nomination; 2023 CMA Song of the Year and New Artist nominee Megan Moroney ; and multiple-week No. 1 “When The Sun Goes Down” duet partner Uncle Kracker , known for his own hits “Follow Me” and “Drift Away.” 

“I wanted a name that suggested – obviously – when all the good stuff starts to happen. The one thing I’ve learned about No Shoes Nation and these stadium shows is they start the good times 

early and they just keep it going,” Chesney says of his 2024 tour name. “But we all know, when the sun goes down, that’s when people really get loose and enjoy themselves. 

“That was the thing about Kracker and my song. It captured a vibe and a moment so perfectly. No matter how much fun you’re having all day long, ‘ everything gets hotter when the sun goes down...’ I know from years of experience that’s true. 

“So, I can’t wait to get back out there, stadium-sized ’cause there’s nothing like 60,000 members of No Shoes Nation singing these songs. It’s gonna be awesome.” 

Kicking off April 20, 2024 at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium, the tour will run through August 23 at Foxborough, Mass.’s Gillette Stadium for what has become a tradition: closing out the tour in a venue Chesney has played to well over a million people. Tickets for these major stadium shows will go on-sale next Friday, Nov. 17. 

“Zac Brown Band understands high-energy country, the same way Alabama did, and they’ve got our friend Caroline Jones in their line-up now, too,” Chesney says of the group joining as direct support. “Megan Moroney isn’t just one of the smart new voices in country, she’s really bringing a sense of heart and joy to the music – and I’m fired up to be bringing her out to No Shoes Nation. 

“And Uncle Kracker has been part of so many fun times, crazy moments and memories made, it always kicks things up a notch when he’s out there with us. So, it really is old friends, new friends and a whole lotta love.” 

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 - Violating the no smoking policy. As a reminder, smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited inside of the stadium. This includes the use of electronic cigarettes, other vaping devices, marijuana (including prescription) and all other tobacco-related products. Violators found smoking or chewing/spitting tobacco inside of the stadium are subject to immediate ejection.

 - Attempting to access areas without the proper ticket and/or credential, or misuse of tickets and/or credentials, or sitting in a seat other than your assigned ticket location.

 - Failing to provide a ticket and/or seating information to a Ford Field representative upon request.

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 - Offenses against anyone including players, coaches, officials, opposing team fans and staff will not be tolerated including foul language, racial slurs, verbal abuse, or throwing objects.

 - Interference with the progress of the game.

 - Sale, promotion, exchange or giveaway of unauthorized handouts, items or goods.

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• All guests entering the drop-off and pick-up area must enter the southbound service drive from Mack Ave.
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• Post-show pick-up staging will begin at 10 PM.
• Click here  to view diagram for rideshare drop-off and pick-up location.

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• Looking to save some steps but parking is a little further from the stadium? Check out The People Mover and Q Line as both will be in operation before and after the event. Click here for a map to see where you can hitch a ride from either. 
• Worried about your phone losing power? We got you covered! Charging stations are located around the concourse at Sections 100, 112, 127, 133, 225, 236 Comerica Gridiron Club (Level 3), South Club & all suites.
• We recommend staying hydrated with water throughout the event. Please note that outside beverages and reusable water bottles are not permitted into the stadium on event day. 
• Visit our Lions Loyal Marketplaces located at section 100 and 120 for possible shorter concession lines since they offer grab n go service! We feature other grab n go concessions at Sections 112, 113, 115, 117, 119, 226, and 234. 
• Restrooms located behind the stage may not be as busy (Sections 135 – 140 and 240 – 246).

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• Parking a little further from the stadium? Check out The People Mover and QLINE as both will be in operation before and after the event.
• Plan your route to Ford Field with the MDOT MiDrive map that shows construction around town and options to see live cameras and traffic.

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• Song played from tape Rock 'n' Roll Train ( AC/DC  song) Play Video
• Song played from tape We Do Play Video
• Living in Fast Forward Play Video
• Beer in Mexico Play Video
• Keg in the Closet Play Video
• Here and Now Play Video
• Reality Play Video
• Til It's Gone Play Video
• Summertime Play Video
• Save It for a Rainy Day Play Video
• No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems Play Video
• Guitars and Tiki Bars Play Video
• Somewhere With You Play Video
• I Go Back Play Video
• Get Along Play Video
• Never Wanted Nothing More Play Video
• Take Her Home Play Video
• When the Sun Goes Down (with Uncle Kracker ) Play Video
• Drift Away ( Mentor Williams  cover) (with Uncle Kracker ) Play Video
• The Good Stuff Play Video
• All the Pretty Girls (with Megan Moroney ) Play Video
• You and Tequila ( Grace Potter  cover) (with Megan Moroney ) Play Video
• Young Play Video
• American Kids Play Video
• Setting the World on Fire ( P!nk  cover) Play Video
• Everything's Gonna Be Alright ( David Lee Murphy  cover) Play Video
• Out Last Night Play Video
• How Forever Feels Play Video
• Don't Happen Twice Play Video

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• Drift Away by Mentor Williams
• Everything's Gonna Be Alright by David Lee Murphy
• Setting the World on Fire by P!nk
• You and Tequila by Grace Potter
• No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems
• The Good Stuff
• American Kids
• Save It for a Rainy Day
• Til It's Gone
• Beer in Mexico
• Living in Fast Forward
• Keg in the Closet
• When the Sun Goes Down
• Somewhere With You
• Guitars and Tiki Bars
• Take Her Home
• All the Pretty Girls
• How Forever Feels
• Don't Happen Twice
• Out Last Night
• Here and Now
• Never Wanted Nothing More

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Summer vibes rule at concert with Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band at American Family Field

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A burst of rain dampened the tents, billowing pirate flags and clothes worn by the throngs of tailgating revelers in the American Family Field parking lot before Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band’s stadium show Saturday night.

But that storm — and the one that arrived just as Chesney’s set began, causing the stadium to close the outfield panels making for a steamy, humid headlining set — didn’t dampen the summer-like vibes of the near-capacity crowd.

Lightning flashed outside the domed stadium as Chesney bounded onstage waving his hands over cowboy hat. “Milwaukee! It’s good to see you again!” There must be something to the saltwater-cowboy lifestyle Chesney has cultivated; the 56-year-old had the energy of a much younger man, sprinting across the large stage, guitar in hand, as the rollicking country rock of “Living in Fast Forward” blended into the first of many tropical-themed singalongs, “Beer in Mexico.”

It was a night of beaches, drinks (Chesney’s personal rum brand, naturally) and revelry, with Chesney as the exuberant party host — clapping his hands to lead the beat, waving his hands to the far reaches of the crowd (which the production kept lit for much of the night — a nice touch) and shouting “Milwaukee!” dozens of times across the 110-minute, hit-filled set.

Six songs in, Chesney’s red tank top was soaked with sweat, but that only pushed him to run faster and jump higher. When he did slow down, it was to tap the other theme that has marked his career — deep, palpable nostalgia. It came in the reflection of “Til It’s Gone,” a song about holding onto memories during which Chesney told the crowd it didn’t feel like summer for the singer and his six-piece band if they didn’t come to the Brewers’ stadium.

“Summertime,” “I Go Back” and “Young” all mixed reminiscing with fist bumps for the pit around the catwalk and blown kisses to the dancing, and loudly singing, crowd. Later, Chesney said he had added “The Good Stuff” to the setlist at the last minute. It was a good addition, as the rare slowed-down moment had fans slow dancing in the aisles as blue light glowed to the rafters.

At the end of the set, Chesney took the crowd back the furthest he’d go in his catalog to 1998’s “How Forever Feels.” It was one of the few reminders of Chesney’s early, more traditional country days. But Saturday, it was yet another party dance tune that filled the night with bouncy jubilation.

Zac Brown Band paired with Kenny Chesney

It felt weird being five miles from Summerfest watching Zac Brown Band play somewhere other than their regular Milwaukee summer home, the American Family Amphitheater.

But a seasonal stadium trek with Chesney is hard to pass up, and the pairing worked well. Already a hulking ensemble of nine members, the band was joined by three horns that added a unique and ongoing distinction to the 85-minute set. Emerging to those horns’ interpolation of the "Rocky" theme, the opening song “Keep Me in Mind” was performed as a dreamy soulful jaunt, while the bright and sunny “Toes” added a brass-fueled mariachi flair.

In recent years, Zac Brown Band at times has meandered from its roots with experimentation in more modern pop directions, and even a few misguided EDM sounds. But this tour stop found them firmly back where they are best — as purveyors of an eclectic mix of country, soul and classic rock ‘n’ roll sounds, all accentuated by Brown’s rich voice and the band’s beautiful harmonies, and mixed into a delicious stew.

Case in point: The band was well suited for a spot-on cover of all aspects of “Bohemian Rhapsody” — from the syncopated piano, dramatic operatic vocals, playful lyrics and the thunderous rock guitars. Just as quickly, “Jump Right In” was pure Caribbean escapism that soon morphed into a Jimmy De Martini-led “You Can Call Me Al” and Brown’s own falsetto-tinged “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” accented by Caroline Jones’ soaring vocal trills.

Sure, it was a different American Family-named venue, but it still felt like summer in Milwaukee.

Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker opened for Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band

“Milwaukee, how are you doing?” Megan Moroney asked as she skipped across the stage on the rollicking opening roadhouse country melodies of “Lucky.” With a polished and engaging stage presence and impressive songwriting skills that bode well for a star in the making, Moroney and her four-piece band layered their 50-minute set with rich, classic country sounds and delicate lyrical songcraft, like the tender mid-set song “No Caller ID,” the beautifully personal “”Girl in the Mirror” and the stunning set closer “Tennessee Orange.”

Uncle Kracker opened the evening with a 30-minute set of laid-back pop country sounds performed with his five-piece band.

3 takeaways from Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band's concert at American Family Field in Milwaukee

Both artists paid tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett, an artist who worked with and inspired both Brown and Chesney. Buffett appeared in the opening video ahead of Chesney’s set. “I don’t know anywhere else in the world that the spirit of Jimmy Buffett would be tonight,” Brown had noted earlier in introducing “Pirates & Parrots” in dedication to the late singer who passed away last year. As the tribute track merged into “Knee Deep,” Buffett appeared on screen to take his verse of the bouncy track. The crowd roared in appreciation.

Chesney invited both of the night’s openers to join him for portions of his set, with Uncle Kracker attempting to complete their chart-topping duet “When the Sun Goes Down” (albeit with a lyrical flub) and singing Dobie Gray’s "Drift Away.” Later, Moroney added her impressive vocals to “All the Pretty Girls” and a remarkable cover of Deana Carter’s “You and Tequila,” all while wearing a Brewers jersey to the approval of the crowd.

As if the party atmosphere wasn’t enough, Chesney stopped the show mid-set to explain that when a crew member has a birthday on show day, they sing to them with the crowd. So out stepped crew member Bobby Lowe, who was serenaded with “Happy Birthday” and offered a cake and a giant tropical drink.

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Kenny Chesney at American Family Field

Kenny chesney at american family field: saturday, june 22, 2024.

The King of the Road is hitting the road again…and making his way back to the Cream City!

Kenny Chesney will take the stage at American Family Field for another can’t-miss show as part of his Sun Goes Down Tour 2024 on Saturday, June 22, 2024 – featuring star-studded opening performances by Zac Brown Band , Megan Moroney , and Uncle Kracker .

Tickets will officially go on sale on Friday, November 17 at 10 a.m. CT , but select groups will receive early access to tickets through a series of exclusive presales beginning this Friday, November 10 including access to Platinum Seating, VIP Packages, and Aisle Seats.

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Show Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024

Show Time: 5:00 pm

Gates Open: 4:00 pm

Parking Opens: 2:00 pm

Lineup: Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney, Uncle Kracker

General Information

Parking lots will open at 2:00 pm. Parking is available online to purchase when purchasing your concert ticket.

Parking Rates:

• General Parking: $25 in advance, $35 day of concert
• Preferred Parking $40 in advance, $50 day of concert

Attendees are strongly encouraged to purchase parking in advance of the show as parking will not be guaranteed for purchase on the day of the event.

There are five major gates at American Family Field. All attendees will be required to go through a fan screening process which includes walking through metal detectors. Please be sure to allow extra time for the screening process, locating your seats, and buying memorabilia.

Anyone with a SANDBAR ticket MUST ENTER the ballpark at THIRD BASE GATE in order to obtain a wristband to access the Sandbar (NO EXCEPTIONS).

Anyone with a FLOOR seat (Sections A-Q) MUST OBTAIN a field access wristband to gain access to the Floor (Each individual must be present and have a floor seating area ticket in hand- NO EXCEPTIONS). Floor wristbands may be obtained immediately upon entering the Associated Bank Gate (near the Center Field pedestrian bridge), at the US Cellular Playground near the Right Field/Potawatomi Gate, or at the top of Section 118 near the Home Plate Gate.

Tickets are available online here at brewers.com/Chesney, as well as the American Family Field Ticket Office. The Ticket Office will be open at 9:00 am on the day of the event and remain open until Kenny Chesney takes the stage.

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You should expect very bad traffic on I-94 today especially near Milwaukee. Here's why

For the first time, the home of the Brewers is hosting a concert the same night as Summerfest.

Country superstar  Kenny Chesney will take the stage at American Family Field on Saturday evening with the Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker. Meanwhile, a few miles east, R&B sensation SZA will headline Summerfest's American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Additionally, the Tacos and Tequila Festival , featuring Ludacris and T.I., is taking place at nearby Franklin Field.

Undoubtedly, it's a huge weekend for music in Milwaukee . But, multiple big-time concerts likely means increased traffic on Interstate 94 and throughout the city.

Here's what to know.

How will traffic affect drivers on I-94 and in Milwaukee?

People driving to the Kenny Chesney or SZA concerts should allot substantial extra time to account for potential traffic en route to their parking spots.

Uncle Kracker will kick off Chesney's show at 5 p.m., but the parking lots will open at 2 p.m. — giving fans plenty of time for tailgating. The gates open at 4 p.m.

SZA's show isn't until 7:30 p.m., but Summerfest runs from noon to midnight, so related traffic can be expected throughout the day.

The good news is that the concerts take place on a Saturday, eliminating the weekday commuter traffic that's plagued American Family Field concerts in the past . However, when Journal Sentinel music reporter Piet Levy attended the  George Strait show  at the ballpark on a Saturday last summer, he said it took him 58 minutes between pulling up to the stadium and actually parking.

Concert-goers should keep in mind that lines to get past ballpark security can be long and set aside extra time to go through security as well.

What alternative routes can drivers take to avoid the traffic?

To avoid I-94, you can enter the stadium parking from West Blue Mound Road. Parking is also accessible for drivers traveling westbound on Wisconsin Avenue, who can turn left onto Blue Mound Road after crossing the bridge. You can also turn into the valley at Sixth Street and follow Canal Street west to the stadium.

How much is parking at the Kenny Chesney show? Is the Brewers' QR code-based parking system in effect?

General parking is $25 in advance, $35 the day of the show, or $40 for preferred parking in advance, $50 the day of the show. You can buy parking at  brewers.com/chesney , which is highly recommended, as the Brewers can't guarantee that lots won't fill up before you arrive.

Also good to know: The  QR code-based parking system  the team was touting that was  suspended after opening day  due to connectivity issues is still not up and running.

How do I get to the Kenny Chesney concert if I don't want to drive?

A pair of  Milwaukee County Transit System  routes drop people off within walking distance of the ballpark: the CONNECT1 on Wisconsin Avenue and Route 18 on National Avenue. Find the schedule, fare information and more at  ridemcts.com .

Taxi pickup and drop-off are outside Helfaer Field, while drop-off and pickup for Uber and Lyft are in American Family Field's Gantner parking lot. But keep in mind: There are huge crowds for rideshares after stadium concerts.

Some of the  bars and restaurants that send shuttles to Brewers games  should be offering rides as well. It is highly recommended to contact the bar in advance to see if the shuttle is still running on a non-gameday. Saz's State House , Liquid Johnny's , Jack's American Pub and Magoo's On The Mound have publicly announced shuttles to the concert.

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Piet Levy contributed to this report.