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When Kenny Chesney announced a special Silver Sand Marina album release show at Nashville’s The Pinnacle, you already knew it was going to be a special night.

The superstar is fresh off two back-to-back summers at The Sphere in Las Vegas and is no stranger to selling out stadiums, so the chance to see him play a $10 underplay at The Pinnacle was pretty special.

Those lucky enough to score tickets packed into the venue, ready to see the Country Music Hall of Famer up close. As the lights went down promptly at 7:30 p.m., the energy in the room was palpable.

Kenny Chesney; Photo by Allister Ann

“We Do,” Chesney’s love letter to his beloved fan base, No Shoes Nation, began blasting through the speakers as the crowd erupted, signaling that Chesney was about to take the stage.

The East Tennessee native entered the venue with a huge smile, greeting fans with waves before launching into 2006’s “Summertime.” And for a song that is now two decades old (how is that even possible?), it still hit just as hard.

He went on to perform fan favorites like “Here and Now,” the carefree “Beer In Mexico” and “Save It For A Rainy Day” before offering up a taste of his new album.

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Making his way to the front of the catwalk, Chesney delivered the slow-burning “Burn My Boat,” followed by “Goldfish,” which he described as the only breakup song he’s ever heard that somehow made him feel happy. He then picked up the pace with “Talkin’ Dirt,” a song about small-town gossip spreading like wildfire.

Between setlist staples like “Living In Fast Forward,” “Young” and “Reality,” Chesney also brought back “Ain’t Back Yet” for the first time since 2015. He celebrated his newest No. 1 single, “Carry On,” and revealed that “Remember Me That Way” would be his next single at country radio.

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Amid the 95-minute set, Chesney welcomed fellow East Tennessee native and soon-to-be Original Vibe Room tour mate Greylan James to the stage to join him for “Born,” the title track of his 2024 album, Born, which James co-wrote.

Chesney explained the full-circle moment, sharing that his mom used to cut James’ hair when he was a young boy. Now, years later, the two are set to tour together next summer.

The Pinnacle transformed into a giant party for “Out Last Night,” and when we thought the energy had reached its peak, Chesney returned to the stage for a two-song encore featuring “American Kids” and “Don’t Happen Twice.”

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Bringing the same level of energy he brings to an NFL stadium, Chesney was full of life and smiles and interacted with fans throughout the night. Vocally, he sounded better than ever, with each track playing out like the studio versions.

Fans around the world listened in on No Shoes Radio, while those inside The Pinnacle got a preview of the energy Chesney will bring to stadiums next summer. The wait is officially on, with his stadium tour set to kick off April 24 in Tampa, Florida.

Silver Sands Marina is out now.

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