Kenny Chesney Announces New Album, ‘Some Town Somewhere’

Kenny Chesney recently made some “Noise” at Country radio with the release of his brand new single. It opened with an unprecedented 146 adds, and gave fans a glimpse at what’s to come on his much-anticipated new album.

Today, before the Tennessee native headlines Sunday’s ACM Party for a Cause Festival in Las Vegas, the eight-time Entertainer of the Year announced plans to release his new album.

Dropping July 8, Some Town Somewhere will feature cuts from a variety of the singer’s favorite writers, including Shane McAnally (“Somewhere With You,” “American Kids”), Josh Osborne (“Wild Child,” “Come Over”), David Lee Murphy (“Pirate Flag,” “Living In Fast Forward”), Ross Copperman (“Pirate Flag”) and Matraca Berg (“You & Tequila”).

“In some ways, this record is more me than anything I’ve done,” Chesney shared in a statement. “You get into my head, my heart and the way so much of what’s going on around all of us hits me. Taken as a whole, this is a record about seizing life in all its forms: the moments you wish wouldn’t end, the times that make you rethink your priorities, the simple stuff that gives us balance, a few characters at the bar and the hope that it’s all worth doing.”

Some Town Somewhere will also include songs written by Oscar nominee Allison Moorer, Americana Awards winner Hayes Carll and Texas singer/songwriter John Ed Baumann. Chesney co-produced the album alongside longtime producer Buddy Cannon.

“Every time I go into the studio, I think it’s important to bring people into your world – and maybe give them back a piece of their own world in the process. So much is happening so fast, we get caught up and forget some of the best stuff is what we’re rushing through,” he explained. “I’ve had some of the very best songs, songs that really meant something to people and we went interesting places musically. But that sets the bar higher every time. I don’t want to repeat — and I want to grow as an artist. It’s a lot harder than you’d think.”

After closing out the ACM Party for a Cause on Sunday, Chesney will launch his Spread The Love Tour with a stadium show in Auburn, Alabama on April 23.