Chesney's ride to stardom

Kenny looks so hot in a cowboy hat.

I like his music but without that hat he looks like the turtle from the old Bugs Bunny cartoons ha ha

I used to like his music, loved everything he did until I met him at his concert in Kentucky a few years back. Unbelievably rude and arrogant, he was visibly bothered by the fact that he was signing autographs. Now I change the radio station when he comes on.

Peace - interesting comment - everyone seems to give the impression he's just a "good ole boy" and he certainly gives that impression in interviews; strange to hear otherwise; I've often wondered how anyone can be so "adored" by so many people and not end up affected by it; country performers have generally managed to not have any negative impressions given about any of them - I'll hope maybe he was having a bad day - I'm one of his many fans.

mhinva wrote:

Peace - interesting comment - everyone seems to give the impression he's just a "good ole boy" and he certainly gives that impression in interviews; strange to hear otherwise; I've often wondered how anyone can be so "adored" by so many people and not end up affected by it; country performers have generally managed to not have any negative impressions given about any of them - I'll hope maybe he was having a bad day - I'm one of his many fans.

I can't tell you how disappointed I was by his actions – I was heart broken and disgusted at the same time. After all, it's the fans hard earned money that put him where he is today ya know? I found out weeks later that a friend of mine observed similar actions from him, but to be honest I can't remember if it was the same concert (KY) or another one. You're right maybe he was having a bad day...we all have those don't we?:)

mhinva wrote:

Peace - interesting comment - everyone seems to give the impression he's just a "good ole boy" and he certainly gives that impression in interviews; strange to hear otherwise; I've often wondered how anyone can be so "adored" by so many people and not end up affected by it; country performers have generally managed to not have any negative impressions given about any of them - I'll hope maybe he was having a bad day - I'm one of his many fans.

I used to be until my cousin and her friend went to a concert. They attended CN with him and were friends at the time. Since he achieved "fame" he is a different person. He did not even acknowledged them at the concert. Oh yes they were in the front and he did see them but never spoke a word to either of them. That did it for me.

Hit It wrote:

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I used to be until my cousin and her friend went to a concert. They attended CN with him and were friends at the time. Since he achieved "fame" he is a different person. He did not even acknowledged them at the concert. Oh yes they were in the front and he did see them but never spoke a word to either of them. That did it for me.

This maybe a stupid question but whats CN?

Katie wrote:

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This maybe a stupid question but whats CN?

I think it is probably an abbreviation for Carson Newman College...

Hit It wrote:

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I used to be until my cousin and her friend went to a concert. They attended CN with him and were friends at the time. Since he achieved "fame" he is a different person. He did not even acknowledged them at the concert. Oh yes they were in the front and he did see them but never spoke a word to either of them. That did it for me.

Oh yes because as an entertainer to the masses at a concert in front of thousands of people I am going to acknowledge someone I went to college with and haven't spoke to much after that. REALLY! That's like me getting mad at Dolly for not saying something to me after being in her parade for 10 years straight...seriously.

Bailey3017 wrote:

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Oh yes because as an entertainer to the masses at a concert in front of thousands of people I am going to acknowledge someone I went to college with and haven't spoke to much after that. REALLY! That's like me getting mad at Dolly for not saying something to me after being in her parade for 10 years straight...seriously.

I am not going to give the entire story here but there was a little more going on than just college attendance. Suffice it to say they, one of them, were close friends. As I said, more than enough for me to change my mind. He needed the girls "then" and certainly acknowledged them before he was "famous"... nuff said!

Bailey3017 wrote:

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Oh yes because as an entertainer to the masses at a concert in front of thousands of people I am going to acknowledge someone I went to college with and haven't spoke to much after that. REALLY! That's like me getting mad at Dolly for not saying something to me after being in her parade for 10 years straight...seriously.

Makes perfect sense to me bailey.Have a good one.

Dad wrote:

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I think it is probably an abbreviation for Carson Newman College...

Kenny did not go to Carson Newman he went to ETSU.

So not sure how true Bailey's story is. Everyone has their own opinion.

Oops, Sorry Bailey, I meant Hit it's story. I don't believe it.

Katie wrote:

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Kenny did not go to Carson Newman he went to ETSU.
So not sure how true Bailey's story is. Everyone has their own opinion.

Oh yes he did attend CN. Google it, don't take my word for it!

I don't have to look it up I know he went to ETSU, he graduated Gibbs High School in 1989, went to ETSU the same year and graduated from ETSU in 1991 with a Marketing degree. Witch by the way he use's it very well.

Maybe you should take your own advice and google it your self. His BIO is all over the net.

are the two schools near each other? I have always seen he went to ETSU but could he have attended CN first and then graduated from ETSU? people do move from one college to another

The only Chesney I found that is listed as a CN alumni is Dave Chesney--Kenny's dad.

I have met him twice once before he was huge and once a couple of years ago. He was nothing but nice and very attentive. Everyone has a bad day every now and then, maybe he was just having one that day peace.

Hit It wrote:

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Oh yes he did attend CN. Google it, don't take my word for it!

I've googled every way you can and it only comes up ETSU which is in Johnson City. CN is in Jefferson City. Maybe your cousin is pulling your leg. Even if they did go to school together that was 20 years ago. I doubt he would recognize them now.