Kenny Chesney Shares Stories from His New ‘SONGS FOR THE SAINTS’ Album

Kenny Chesney releases “SONGS FOR THE SAINTS,” his 18th studio record, on July 27. Released on Blue Chair/Warner Music Nashville, the project was written and recorded as Hurricanes Irma and Maria were battering the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.

Chesney, who wrote five of the songs, created the album in part as a response to the devastation and in part as a way to celebrate the spirit and resilience of the people of the Caribbean islands. All proceeds from “SONGS FOR THE SAINTS” will go to Chesney’s Love for Love City Fund, earmarked to help with the costs of restoring life on the islands.

Featuring Ziggy Marley, Mindy Smith, and Jimmy Buffett, the far-ranging record captures the essence of the eight-time Entertainer of the Year’s inspiration. As he says, “It’s not just an album about the places that save you, it’s a group of songs about the strength we all have inside and the joy makes life so great.”

Kenny discusses where the track “EVERY HEART” comes from in this exclusive behind-the-scenes video.

Chesney is giving fans of his SiriusXM channel, No Shoes Radio, and The Highway the exclusive opportunity to hear “SONGS FOR THE SAINTS” and learn how the album came together and why it benefits Chesney’s Love for Love City Fund.

First, Chesney introduces “SONGS FOR THE SAINTS” on No Shoes Radio with track-by-track commentary. The “‘SONGS FOR THE SAINTS’ Album Special” premieres Friday at 12am ET with replays every three hours leading up to his second SiriusXM exclusive at 8pm ET: a Town Hall hosted by Storme Warren live from Soldier Field in Chicago, which will also air simultaneously on The Highway.

Chesney is currently on his Trip Around the Sun Tour, which continues through August 25 with Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, and Brandon Lay.