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Kenny Chesney Launches His Own Line of Hats

Kenny Chesney, the iconic musician who stands for Middle American country music, has been in the industry for the past two decades. With songs like " In My Wildest Dreams" and " All I need to Know" under his belt from the early part of his career, Chesney is famous for his on stage performances, strumming his guitar and donning the famous Kenny Chesney cowboy hats.

The Popular Mr. Chesney

Talented and charismatic, Kenny Chesney holds proud many awards that include 'Best Male Country Artist' and 'ACM new Male Vocalist of the Year (1997). Last year saw him bag the 'Entertainer of the Year' award. The list is incomplete with him continuing to hold an important position in the music scene. His undeterred popularity still holds true with his latest Boston show tickets being sold with ten minutes! Keeping in mind, the country's economy, this says quite a lot about him still holding a large fan base. And now, with his signature collection of hats out in stores, he will continue to live in the public memory for quite some time now.

The Talented Mr. Chesney

Kenny Chesney ranks third in North America's list of entertainers, with Madonna and Celine Dion holding first and second positions respectively. He scores above Cold Play, Bruce Springsteen as well as the Eagles, making quite a statement on the popularity of Country music in America. In fact, he is worth $20 million more than fellow Country artist, Rascal Flatts. Last year solely gave him $96 million from his tours and record sales. June 13 saw him performing in Soldier Field with a full house. Considering the gigantic size of the stadium, he has achieved what few artists of any genre have. He even did a beer commercial strumming his guitar to 'The country Jimmy Buffett' bringing him into the television boxes of most American households.

The Songwriter Mr. Chesney

Chesney's music is sated with autobiographical essence. The verisimilitude behind the meaning of his songs pulls at everyone's heartstrings. It helps his fans identify with the man behind all that soulful music.

The Heartbroken Mr. Chesney

The year 2005 saw him retreating from the limelight after his much-publicized break up with actress Renee Zellweger after having been married for less than a year. He seemed to recuperate in his Caribbean boat while writing a couple of songs. The next year saw him bounce back with a punch that kept Country music in the charts like in the Garth Brooks era.

The Other Mr. Chesney

We often see celebrities venturing out into other fields, like having their own brand in clothes or design their own perfumes. Chesney preferred a more quite and masculine hobby turned business (or maybe it was the other way round), having his own alcohol brand. He might have had hits like "Beer in Mexico, but when it came to choosing his liquor, he happily went with rum and asked his fans for feedback. And now he has his very own signature cowboy hats sitting on shelves.

Get a catch of Mr. Chesney

In case he happens to perform in your hometown, do try and get a glimpse of one of the best Country artists today. He is sure to win your heart.