Happy anniversary to Kenny Chesney! The singer just celebrated a decade of his SiriusXM No Shoes Radio channel, playing a curated mix of music, both of his own and songs he chooses.
The East Tennessee native honored the milestone with an intimate show at Flora-Bama, performing in front of 388 fans.
“Some days, the songs are just bigger than you are, and they take you where they and the people want to be,” Chesney says of the show. “It was so alive, so free, and we were all so glad to be together playing, being with the people, that energy took over everything. Whether it was up-tempo or thoughtful, talking or laughing, it reminds me why music is the most powerful force to bring us together.”
Chesney sang 90 minutes worth of hits, joined for a few songs by Megan Moroney, concluding with his 2014 hit, “American Kids.”
“It’s crazy: people more on fire at the end than the beginning,” Chesney reflects. “When we hit that intro, you could feel the energy double and slam right into us. Talk about a wild ride! It’s the exact reason we do this, and the reason we can’t get to Vegas soon enough.
“I’ve lived a lot of life on No Shoes Radio,” he adds. “I am so grateful to SiriusXM for taking what we do and amplifying it all over the world. A whole lot has happened over the last ten years, and because of them, we’ve been able to live it with everyone who loves these songs.”
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Fans who got to see Chesney’s recent Flora-Bama show were especially fortunate, since his only live shows for the remainder of 2026 will take place at his Live at Sphere Las Vegas residency.
“This isn’t something you can do every year,” Chesney reflects. “But to be able to put two years together, to take what you know and double down on something so unique? It’s an opportunity for us, No Shoes Nation, and even people who just love Sphere shows to experience the joy in a completely different way.”
Chesney also hints that even fans who saw him in Las Vegas in 2025 should expect to be surprised in 2026.
“Having spent last year’s residency coming to really understand this dynamic technology and how it deepens the way we all – me, the band, the fans – experience the music, I wanted to get back in there and really push what was possible,” Chesney says. “We all had ideas. We were told certain things. But what I really took away is how much fun – and different kinds of experiences people can have – no matter where they experience the show from.
“Knowing what we know now,” he adds, “we’re working on new songs, some things we can’t do in stadiums, new visuals, new momentum to the set. Having watched No Shoes Nation taking it all in, we have a much better sense of how to make Sphere even more.”
Chesney’s No Shoes Radio is available at channel 59. All of Chesney’s Vegas shows can be found at KennyChesney.com.
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