RCA’s Joe Galante put in a call and not only offered Chesney a contract but also to buy the masters of his Capricorn album. Galante signed Chesney to RCA’s affiliated label, BNA Records. His Capricorn album sold only about 100,000 units, but All I Need to Know (1995), his debut ...
Chesney and McGraw premiered “Rock Star” on CBS’ April 1 telecast of the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Chesney’s label, BNA, serviced the song to country radio stations during the festivities. “Rock Star” previews Chesney’s 15th studio album, “Welcome to...
Kenny Chesney embodies the relentless pursuit of artistic freedom and expression, said WMN Chairman & CEO John Esposito. An unapologetic free spirit, he has built a career on perseverance, drive, innovation, and most especially, great songs. Everything he does is inspired. It is with deep respe...
Chesney and McGraw premiered “Rock Star” on CBS’ April 1 telecast of the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Chesney’s label, BNA, serviced the song to countryradiostations during the festivities. “Rock Star” previews Chesney’s 15th studio album,Welcome to the F...
With more than 30 million in album sales worldwide, Chesney has 20 recorded albums, nine of which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top 100. The eight-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year also holds the record for most...
In concert, Rice has always thrived. Even as he struggled to find another "hit," audiences grew and fans became more passionate. The foundation was there, which made it easy for a second record label to take a chance on him. From their first meeting together Rice appreciated how enthusiast...
After the label's closure, Chesney signed with BNA Records and released All I Need to Know, solidifying his place in the country music scene. Chesney's career trajectory has been characterized by numerous hit songs, chart-topping albums, and prestigious awards. Among his most notable works are...
quicklist: 1title: Kenny Chesney’s “Cosmic Hallelujah” ***text: If you can believe it, “Cosmic Hallelujah” is Kenny Chesney’s 17th studio album. He’s a seasoned veteran at this point. While this album unsurprisingly has a lot of the same issues as a lot of the twangy pop recor...
Rogers’ 1977 contract covers some of his biggest hits, including “The Gambler” and “Lady.” The singer says that he sent a formal notice of royalty examination to Capitol in 2007, but that the record label was resistant to handing over documents pertaining to cash receipts from digital do...
Chesney took off in 2010 from touring, but he worked on several projects, including three film presentations and his album, “Hemingway’s Whiskey.” He says the album was better because of the time he was able to spend on it. “I had finished an album for the label in 2009...