Kenny Chesney Tour Kicks Off At Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium; General Ticket Sales Begin Next Friday

TAMPA, FL - Another major tour is coming to Raymond James Stadium as Kenny Chesney will kick off his 2018 Trip Around the Sun Tour in Tampa on April 21. Joining Chesney’s tour in Tampa will be Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion band and newcomer Brandon Lay.

Chesney has spent recent weeks working with various organizations to deal with the hurricane devastation in the Virgin Islands. He announced the stadium portion of his 2018 Trip Around the Sun Tour this week.

"There's nothing like a stadium full of people coming together to remind you what life's about," Chesney said. "The energy, the moments, the fun. Every single one of these artists who're coming out with us for Trip Around the Sun live their lives the exact same way: they work hard, they appreciate what they're given and they love music every bit as much as they love life. I, personally, can't wait to see this show hit the road."

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Chesney’s “Live In No Shoes Nation,” a 30-song live recording, will be released next Friday.

“Listening to all those tapes of all those shows led to Live In No Shoes Nation,” Chesney says. “And playing those two nights in Foxboro this year made me really want to get out there with all the people who live this music. We have so much fun, so much life, so many memories - all tied up in these shows and these songs - I am ready to get out there and kick into another summer where we can all celebrate how lucky we are to love life and be able to come together.”

Pre-sales for the Tampa concert began Wednesday. Tickets for the Trip Around the Sun tour will be available here.

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