NEW ORLEANS, LA – In a city famous for live music, Kenny Chesney and
band took the stage last night at the House of Blues in New Orleans to
wrap up the 3rd Annual “Amazing Race” Charity Event. The race is a
signature event of the Brees Dream Foundation, which was founded by New
Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and wife Britney. This year, the
event partnered with the Just Keep Livin Foundation, founded by Matthew
McConaughey and fiancée Camila Alves.

Of the show Chesney said, “We’ve been in tour rehearsals for weeks
now so it was great for us to get on stage and feel the energy and
feedback from the crowd. Tonight was all about playing music to help
celebrate this great event.  People in this town love music and helping
out their neighbor and I was glad to be a part of it.”
The intimate setting of the House of Blues allowed for some very special
moments. A one of kind auction item allowing the highest bidder to sing
on stage with Kenny raised $10,000. The two sang his # 1 hit,
“Somewhere With You.” The night ended with Drew Brees and Matthew
McConaughey uniting with Chesney on stage for an encore performance of
Chesney’s gridiron anthem, “Boys of Fall.”  “Kenny has been a dear
friend and always expressed interest in working with the foundation.
This is such a wonderful way to end the race and his support means the
world to us,” said Brees and McConaughey.

With the “Brothers of the Sun” Tour kick off only three weeks away,
it’s back to rehearsals for Chesney and crew. The all stadium, 20 + city
tour with longtime friend Tim McGraw, begins in Tampa, FL on June 2. In
addition, Chesney’s highly anticipated 13th studio album, Welcome to
the Fishbowl, is available June 19.
The Brees Foundation and the Just Keep Livin’ Foundations partnered for
the 3rd Annual “Amazing Race” which to provides after school fitness and
wellness programs in the New Orleans area.  All proceeds from the event
will benefit the charities as well as go towards providing care,
education and opportunities for children and families in Louisiana and
the Gulf Coast.