Kenny Chesney Tackles Lambeau Field

Kenny Chesney Tackles Lambeau Field

Grace Potter Surprises Fans for “Wild Child,” “You And Tequila”

They Surprise Potter with 53,363 Singing “Happy Birthday” on a “Magical Night”

GREEN BAY, Wis. (June 21, 2015) — The flooring and stage started being
built Monday… The traffic advisories began Wednesday… When Kenny Chesney rolled into historic Lambeau Field Saturday, June 20, Green Bay was more than ready for the man The Wall Street Journal hailed as “The King of the Road” and his The Big Revival Tour. The second time he’s taken over the historic home of the Green Bay Packers proved to be an unforgettable evening.

By the bridge of “’Til It’s Gone,” the set’s fourth song and his 26th #1, the 8-time Entertainer of the Year was soaked in sweat, the audience swaying and singing with total abandon. “I’ve waited all week,”
he told the record-breaking crowd of 53,363 people, “to be right here…
in this place… because right now, we’re together. The music matters,
life matters, you matter – and we’re going to celebrate that together tonight!”

Over 24 songs, Chesney brought the crowd to threshold after threshold,
celebrating life as it’s lived in the flyover and the power of loving
where you making every moment count. From the giant No Shoes Nation
Skull & Crossbones waving during “Pirate Flag” to Kenny Greenberg’s
searing guitar solo on “Somewhere with You,” it was all surging energy
and riotous applause.

Bringing surprise guest Grace Potter in a black leather
mini skirt out, he explained the day was special because “a couple days
ago, I got to call Grace Potter and tell her not only are we playing
Lambeau Field, we have a #1 record.” That set up the week’s
chart-topping “Wild Child” as a sea of hand-lettered placards were
thrust into the air. It was followed by a particularly heart-tugging
“You And Tequila,” all whispered regret and desire.

As “You And Tequila” faded, a 5-tiered cake was rolled from the wings down the T, along with a giant margarita. Chesney – the only
concert to play Lambeau Field two times – then led the crowd of 53,363
strong through singing “Happy Birthday” to his frequent duet partner.

“To be able to surprise Grace like that? Talk about awesome. We have had
so many adventures, made some really great music… The look on her face
hearing that crowd sing was beyond any gift I could’ve given her, and no
one appreciates the fans more.”

Later in the set, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy
joined Chesney for the set closing celebration of high school heart and
spirit “The Boys of Fall.” Signing a Packers helmet, McCarthy helped
the East Tennessean give the special memento to a young girl.

“Some nights are just magical,” Chesney said later. “That show was like an out of body experience: the crowd was right there with us
The band was so hot and in the zone… I felt completely connected to
everyone in the stadium. It’s the kind of night you hope for every time,
and spend your whole career chasing: nights when the songs, the fans,
the band and you are one.”

The only country artist in Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of
the Last 25 Years, Chesney’s been tearing up stadiums all summer.  He’s
broken his own record at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field with 55,381, and
prompted The Dallas Morning News to opine “Two parts Mick Jagger, one part Bruce Springsteen and one part Billy Graham” after his AT&T Stadium show.

“There are times it all just feels right,” Chesney enthused.
“Green Bay, Lambeau Field, those fans who’re all heart and passion:
that’s why I fell in love with playing years ago. When people see their
lives in your songs – and throw that energy back, there’s nothing like
it.”

 Photo Credit: Jill Trunnell

Related Posts

Radio Live Show Playlist March 27th

Tune In 24/7 to Country Music News International Radio Show

Radio Live Show Playlist March 25th

Tune In 24/7 to Country Music News International Radio Show

Radio Live Show Playlist March 23th

Tune In 24/7 to Country Music News International Radio Show

Country Music News International Newsletter

Here is your Country Music News & Bluegrass Music News of the week

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *