Kenny Chesney is born in Knoxville, Tennessee. After a 1993 launch, he becomes one of the biggest hitmakers of the early-21st century, regularly winning Entertainer of the Year trophies and selling out stadiums in his annual summer concert treks
Apr 25, 1969
Actress Renee Zellweger is born in Katy, Texas. Noted for her roles in "Jerry Maguire," "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "Nurse Betty," she marries country singer Kenny Chesney in 2005
Nov 10, 1979
The Tennessee Volunteers rock the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 40-18, at Knoxville's Neyland Stadium. In the crowd: an 11-year-old Kenny Chesney
Dec 25, 1987
Kenny Chesney receives his first electric guitar for Christmas
Jun 30, 1990
Kenny Chesney begins an 11-day tour of the Soviet Union as a member of a collegiate bluegrass group taking part in an international music festival
Dec 15, 1990
Kenny Chesney graduates from East Tennessee State
Jan 13, 1991
Kenny Chesney moves to Nashville from East Tennessee, setting up his future recording career
Jun 30, 1993
Kenny Chesney signs his first recording contract, with Capricorn Records
Jul 12, 1993
Kenny Chesney begins recording his first album
Oct 13, 1993
Capricorn releases Kenny Chesney's debut single, "Whatever It Takes"
