Chesney, McGraw duet, "Rockstar," sets record debut
Monday, April 9, 2012 – Kenny Chesney's duet with Tim McGraw, Feel Like a Rock Star, debuted at 13 days after its premiere at the Academy of Country Music Awards, making it Chesney's highest debut ever on Billboard's Country Songs chart.
Chesney's highest Billboard debuts were Don't Blink (16) in 2007 and The Boys of Fall (17) in 2010.
"This song was such a blast to record, and I'm thrilled at the response it's already received," Chesney said. "Going on the road with Tim this summer is just going to be one long party, and we can't wait to get started in June."
Feel Like a Rock Star is the first single from Chesney's 13th studio album, "Welcome To The Fishbowl," due June 19 on BNA. People can pre-order the album and receive a free download of Feel Like a Rock Star.
Chesney will showcase songs from "Welcome To The Fishbowl" this summer on the 20-stadium 'Brothers of the Sun' Tour, with Chesney and McGraw. The tour also features Grace Potter & The Nocturnals and Jake Owen.
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Kenny Chesney is synonymous with all things summer and good times. "Welcome to the Fishbowl" is a radical departure. If you're going to drink a beer and listen to this album, you may need a Prozac chaser. It is a bit short on fun as Chesney deals with terminal illnesses, loss of privacy and lost love.
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Editorial: Walking the talk –
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Concert Review: Music City goes (Boston) Pop(s) –
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