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Kenny Chesney : Poets & Pirates Tour

Location: Kenny Chesney Tour Dates
Start Date: Fri, April 18, 2008
End Date: Sat, September 13, 2008
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Kenny Chesney’s Poets & Pirates Tour will visit 34 cities - including 14 stadiums. Anchoring the rotating cast of artists on 10 stadium dates is Keith Urban.  Also joining the line-up for various shows are industrial strength four time Entertainers of the Year Brooks & Dunn, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar, outlandish country duo Big & Rich, newcomer Luke Bryan, California country icon Gary Allan and Grammy-winning Poets & Pirates tour mate LeAnn Rimes. Chesney brings this super-sized show to Columbia, SC, Baltimore, MD, Cleveland, OH, Detroit, MI, Pittsburgh, PA, Atlanta, GA, Dallas TX, Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Nashville, TN, Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA, Foxboro, MA and Indianapolis, IN.


Kenny Chesney Pirates & Poets Tour Dates:

Thu Aug 28 ..... West Palm Beach, FL ..... Cruzan Amphitheatre Buy tickets

Fri Aug 29 ..... Tampa, FL ..... Ford Amphitheatre Buy tickets

Sat Aug 30 ..... Jacksonville, FL ..... Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Buy tickets

Wed Sep 10 ..... Tulsa, OK ..... BOK Center Buy tickets

Thu Sep 11 ..... Maryland Heights, MO ..... Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Buy tickets

Sat Sep 13 ..... Indianapolis, IN ..... Lucas Oil Stadium Buy tickets

News update: Kenny Chesney has been added to the Farm Aid 2008 lineup and will join Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews for Farm Aid’s first-ever New England music festival on September 20, 2008 at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, Mass.  “American family farmers are what this country is built on ... and they have fed us and kept us strong and healthy for how many generations?” said Chesney."Growing up in a small town outside Knoxville, it was a big part of who we were — and it’s something we as a country shouldn’t lose. If I can help be part of that — whether it’s raising money, or awareness, or just letting those family farmers know someone knows and cares — well, that’s why I’m coming to New England.” Buy Farm Aid tickets

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Kenny Chesney in Houston August 16, 2008 - photo by Wendi Fountain

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Kenny Chesney in Houston August 16, 2008 - photo by Tim Nelson

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Kenny Chesney in Houston August 16, 2008 - photo by Tim Nelson

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Kenny Chesney in Detroit August 2, 2008 - photo by Judy Sahutske

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Kenny Chesney in Detroit August 2, 2008 - photo by Judy Sahutske

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completed dates
Fri Apr 18 ..... Uncasville, CT ..... Mohegan Sun Arena
Sat Apr 19 ..... Uncasville, CT ..... Mohegan Sun Arena
Sat Apr 26 ..... Columbia, SC ..... Williams-Brice Stadium
Thu May 01 ..... Austin, TX ..... Erwin Center
Fri May 02 ..... Oklahoma City, OK ..... Ford Center
Sat May 03 ..... Frisco, TX ..... Pizza Hut Park
Thu May 08 ..... Charleston, WV ..... Charleston Civic Center
Sat May 10 ..... Baltimore, MD ..... M&T Bank Stadium
Wed May 21 ..... Grand Rapids, MI ..... Van Andel Arena
Thu May 22 ..... Grand Rapids, MI ..... Van Andel Arena
Sat May 24..... Cleveland, OH ..... Cleveland Browns Stadium
Wed May 28 ..... Los Angeles, CA ..... Staples Center
Thu May 29 ..... Chula Vista, CA ..... Coors Amphitheatre
Sat May 31 ..... Glendale, AZ ..... University of Phoenix Stadium
Tue Jun 03 ..... Ridgefield, WA ..... Clark Country Amphitheater
Fri Jun 06 ..... Las Vegas, NV ..... MGM Grand Garden Arena
Sun Jun 08 ..... San Francisco, CA ..... AT&T Park
Sat Jun 14 ..... Pittsburgh, PA ..... Heinz Field
Thu Jun 19 ..... Moline, IL ..... i Wireless Center
Sat Jun 21 ..... Chicago, IL ..... Soldier Field
Sat Jul 05 ..... Nashville, TN ..... LP Field
Thu Jul 10 ..... Evansville, IN ..... Roberts Stadium
Sun Jul 13 ..... Atlanta, GA ..... Turner Field
Thu Jul 17 ..... Virginia Beach, VA ..... Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sat Jul 19 ..... Philadelphia, PA ..... Lincoln Financial Field
Tue Jul 22 ..... Canaddaigua, NY ..... Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center
Thu Jul 24 ..... Homdel, NJ ..... PNC Bank Center
Sat Jul 26 ..... Foxboro, MA ..... Gillette Stadium
Thu Jul 31 ..... Cincinnati, OH ..... Riverbend Music Center
Sat Aug 02 ..... Detroit, MI ..... Ford Field
Wed Aug 06 ..... Sturgis, SD
Thu Aug 14 ..... New Orleans, LA
Sat Aug 16 ..... Houston, TX ..... Reliant Stadium
Thu Aug 21 ..... Charlotte, NC ..... Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Fri Aug 22 ..... Raleigh, NC ..... Time Warner Cable Music Pavillion at Walnut Creek

‘My fans are used to a lot of energy and a lot of fun,’ explains the three-in-a-row and current Academy of Country Music and triple and reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year.  “So when you’re trying to make a big show out of what we’re already doing, you have to really pay attention, really make sure you’ve got the very best of the best because we’re trying to give them as much as they throw back at us.... It’s gonna be a great summer,” he enthuses. “I have some of my very favorite acts and some people who are so cool to hang out with - and we’re gonna get to make an awful lot of music. Isn’t that what this is supposed to all about? I can’t wait...”

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Does anyone know the order of performance at Kennys concert in Philadelphia on July 19th.

Hi Sue,
Our sources indicate the order to be Gary Allan, Sammy Hagar, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney (the order is subject to change).

How ‘bout the order at Turner Field (Atlanta) on July 13th???

does any one know what time gary allan starts to play on july 19th in Philadephia?

How long does the concert last?

Hi Scott,
We’re hearing that Gary goes on at 4pm

does anyone know the order of events for the concert in atlanta?

The stadium shows have been lasting approx 7 hours.  The arena shows last approx 3 hours.

For the Atlanta concert, our sources say Gary Allan, Sammy Hagar, LeAnn Rimes, Books & Dunn, Kenny Chesney (the order is subject to change).
Enjoy the show!

I was wondering why Gary Allan is not coming to the BOK Center in Tulsa OK everytime he come to town he sells out whatever venue he plays

Justin - Gary is only playing with Kenny on the stadium shows.  LeAnn Rimes is the opening act for the arena shows.  However, Gary will be performing October 4 at the Tulsa State Fair.

Hi, i had tickets to the concert Sunday the 13th 2008 of July.  Did not go due to weather and my health.  Wanted to see pics and details.  I love Kenny and the gang of Poets and Pirates.  Anyone help?  Thanks so much.

OMG...What an awesome show....Gary Allan, his whole number in the pouring down rain, what an inspriation to those of us who love music and the performers, Leann Rimes barefooted in the rain again WOW, Sammy who knows how to rock a house, Brooks and Dunn with the MIlitary tribute.....FANTASTIC ....Jen with her number one from Sugarland..., and then Kenny himself.....I guess god knows what he is doing....the boy with the guitar at the end of an endless, breathless, heartstopping show that captured the very essence of America but also the very thing that makes us all just a little vunerable...KINDNESS, and making it count.

I knew when I woke up the next morning that a boys life was made in a moment, he will never forget....and all of ours, it’s little acts of kindness like this that inpires us all to be better than we are.....

Kenny you are of a special breed, one that we not only relate too, but all wish we were even on our good days....

Thanks for the memory and may God continue to Bless you and all of the people associted with your life....

I will never forget.....and by the way, thanks for the ticket...and

Operation Homefront

Anyone know the order at gillette, July 26?

Hi Blaire - We’re hearing The Gillete lineup order to be Gary Allan, Sammy Hagar, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney (the order is subject to change).

hey, does anyone from the Atlanta show remember who the very first guy was that had played before Gary Allan?

Any information on what songs and who is playing with Kenny at Riverbend on July 31?

how did you find the line-up for the July 19th concert?

very disappointed that kenny chesney is not performing in minnesota. I have promised my 2 teenagers and wife that I would be taking them if/when he comes

Tee- our July 19 lineup info was obtained from sources involved with the tour (keep in mind the lineup could change due to illness, logistics, etc)

Hey there.  I was just wondering if anyone knew for sure who kenny is performing with at the pnc art center on july 24th.

Dani - the opening act for July 24 is LeAnn Rimes.

thanks!! 
.:sigh:.
that stinks that keith urban and gary allen are only playing with him on certain dates. do you know why that is?

I’m hearing the lineup and time for Philadelphia is as follows

Allan 4:15 to 5:00
Hagar 5:15 to 6:00
Rimes 6:15 to 7:15
Urban 7:35 to 8:45
Chesney goes on at 9:10

Anyone have any idea what songs Hagar has been doing… does he do any Van Halen tunes… I’m still trying to figure how he slipped into this lineup…

Does anyone know how long the show will be and when Kenny will go on in Foxboro?
Thanks

went to the show yesterday awsome!!!!!!!!!!!! gary allan rocked the house as did leann and keith urban still trying to figure how hagar got there could have done with out him. he blew but the show was awsome would recommend going to a stadium show for this tour have som great video and pics will launch later

can anyone tell me the lineup for the Detroit concert and their order?  Thanks, much appreciated.  John

What time do people start arriving at the concert at Gillette?

Ann - expect the show to last approx 7 hours

John - The Detroit lineup order is expected to be Luke Bryan, Gary Allan, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney

Jennifer - usually the parking lots at Gillette open 3 hours prior to an event - but they may open ealier for this show

Does anyone happen to know the lineup and times for Gillette??

Hey everyone. I know the crew I go to to the show with get’s to the parking lot at 10am for the show in mass. going to call today to get a line up my friend works there. I will post ASAP

LINE UP FOR THIS COMING SATURDAYS SHOW!!!

Gary Allen
Lee Ann
Sammy
Keith
KENNY!!

They were not given set times at this point. i am really up-set that Lee Ann and Gary are going on before sammy ;-(

Anyone know the line up for the PNC center in Jersey and what time it starts?

Jarrod, thanks for the info. Much appreciated

Im going to his concert in Jersey tonight! I have no questions, I just want let you know how excited I am!

Hi Jessica - Have a great time at the show!  Be sure to come back and tell us all about it.

whats an ideal time to get to the parking lot at Gillette? wanna get there before the majority of the crowd does… heard they might open it early because of crazy traffic on the highway??

I got an email today from Gilette saying they are not opening the parking lots until 1:30!!!

It’s true...the parking lots do not open until 1:30 at Gillette. They are cracking down on underage drinking, and no one will be allowed to walk between parking lots with alcohol. They say that they will not allow anyone without a tickey to enter a parking lot.

cant we still go to the lawn lots at 10?  those are more fun anyways in my opinion!  also does anyone know what time keith goes on in boston?

I HAVE BEEN TO FOUR COUNTRY FESTS. I AM NOT A HUGE COUNTRY PERON, BUT THE PEOPLE AND THE SHOWS ARE. GREAT. I HAVE ONE QUESTION… WHY SAMMY HAGAR???? HE WAS HORRIBLE.I THINK EVEN KENNY ROGERS WOULD OF BEEN A BETTER PICK!  OTHER THAN SAMMY, WE HAD A BLAST. SEE YA NEXT YEAR.

Hi!
Can you please tell me the expected length of the show at Ford Field in Michigan?  Also, if you know the line up that would be cool too!  Thanks!

Hi Sherry - expect the show to last around 7 hours.  The lineup is Luke Bryan, Gary Allan, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney

Any information on the Ford Amphitheater show 8/29/08--- line up etc--- PLEASE!!!!

Does anyone know about the finale in Indy yet? Just wondering. I know that it is at a new field. Will it have Keith? I am hoping.

Hi Dave - the 8/29 concert at Ford Amphitheatre in Tampa will feature Miranda Lambert opening for Kenny.  The show starts at 7:30pm.

Just wanted to say that Kenny was awesome at Gillete, despite the sound issues up in nose bleed!

Leslie - the lineup for the tour finale at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is scheduled as Gary Allan, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, and Kenny Chesney.  As the last date of the tour, there could be a few surprises.

I was at PNC Arts Center in New Jersey on the 24th of July, and Kenny [as well as LeAnn] was absolutely amazing!  If at all possible, does anyone who was there remember the set list from that night?  Thanks!!!!

I am excited to see the show and I know it is awhile away but I will be going to the concert in Raleigh NC. Is there any way to know who all will be there?  Thanks!

Emily - the lineup for Raleigh is LeAnn Rimes and Kenny Chesney.

i’ve heard that jennifer nettles is a special guest sometimes ... anyone know if she will be in detroit on aug. 2?

Hi, can you tell me the line up for the Houston show at Reliant Stadium?

Jeff - Jennifer Nettles made an appearance at the Atlanta show.  Kenny brings up special guests at various shows, so its possible there will be surprises in Detroit.  Sugarland will be traveling from Oregon to Canada, so it’s not likely she be in Detroit.

Laurie - the Houston lineup is scheduled as Gary Allan, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney.

hey! does anyone know the lineup for Cincinnati Riverbend and how long the concert takes?

what songs did kenny and leann sing at the previous concerts?

Do you have any info about what time the lot will open for the Lucas Oil Stadium show on Sept. 13?

AJ - The lineup for Cincinnati Riverbend is LeAnn Rimes and Kenny Chesney - the arena shows have been lasting approx 3 hours.

Here’s are reported set lists from a recent show - the songs and order vary from show to show:

Kenny Chesney Set List

Live Those Songs Again
Summertime
Beer In Mexico
Keg In The Closet
I Go Back
Wild Ride
No Shoes, No shirt, No problem
Don’t Blink
Shiftwork
Living In Fast Forward
Guitars and Tiki Bars
Back Where I Come From
Young
Never Wanted Nothing More
Old Blue Chair
Big Star
Don’t Happen Twice
When The Sun Goes Down
How Forever Feels
Anything But Mine
She Thinks My Tractors Sexy

LeAnn Rimes Set List:

Nothing Better To Do
Can’t Fight the Moonlight
Somethings Gotta Give
Big Deal
Probably Wouldn’t Be this Way
Commitment
Good Friend and a Glass of Wine
Blue
Family
How Do I live
Somethings Gotta Give

If you’ve attended one of Kenny’s concerts and have any cool pics you’d like to share, send them to ACountry using the “Submit News & Photos” link at the bottom of this page. Selected photos will be featured on the site. Thanks!

Hey, I am going to the concert in Indy next month and I’m wondering if anyone knows the Gary Allan setlist?  I’m trying to get my boyfriend acquainted to some of the music so he will recognize the songs and have a good time!

A bunch of us are going to the concert at Ford Field tomorrow and I have the set list for Leann, & Kenny (THANKS) but does anyone have any idea about Gary & Keith!!!  I am so excited

I went to the Riverbend concert on Thursday and it totally rocked! Kenny was incredible. Leann was okay. Of course I am not a big fan of hers. I was there for Kenny of course! Kenny does do that line up of songs for the most part but did throw in a few oldies of other artists. He was incredible. I was 15th row and got some great pics. I will definately be there next year. Hopefully closer. If you are going to one of his upcoming concerts trust me you won’t be disappointed!

The show in Cincinnati was terrific.  I had a great time and I get to go to the one in Houston also!  I can’t wait.  It is worth every penny.

Thanks for the info on the lineup in Houston.

Hey y’all...i was at the Kenny Chesney “Poets and Pirates tour” tonight...was wondering if any one could tell me who Kenny’s new up and comin star was...I know it was Frankie...but Frankie what...have no clue...thanx for your help!!

Hi Renee - the up and coming star winner for Detroit was The Frankie Ballard Band.  Hope you enjoyed the show.

The concert was great in Detroit,Mi ,I was in the fifth row in section C ,especially when Keith got down in the crowd and sign one guy cast which just shows me that he still connect with his fans. The only DISAPPOINTMENT WAS THE SECURITY STAFF THERE FROM THE SECURITY COMPANY THAT WAS NOT UP FOR A CONCERT OF THIS SIZE.In away is sad for the people in the seats that payed the price for the up close seats,because their where people there under age drinking and people the too drunk to even drive home and they kept serving them.

Anyone know the lineup for the Jax, FL, show on Aug. 30th? I thought Miranda Lambert would be there but not finding any info? Thanks for the help!

Hi Amy - the lineup for Jacksonville is indeed set for Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney

Thank you Judy Sahutske for submitting photos from the Detroit show.  Submit your photos to share with fans and give them a taste of Poets and Pirates in your town!

Going to the this Saturday in Houston, TX and was wondering if anyone knows what time the parking lot opens?

Going also to concert at Houston this weekend! As per the next webpage, parking lot opens at 9 AM. Can some one please tell at what time does the shows start?
http://www.kennychesneyinhouston.com/

Hi Ernesto - thanks for the Houston show parking info - the show starts at 4pm.

Hey Jarrod or anybody else… Do you know if you can “officially” bring a camera into the show at the Reliant center this weekend? I don’t want some security guy to take my camera away…

Does anyone know if the stadium will be open or closed for the Houston concert on August 16, 2008?  Also, what is the order of the line-up? Will there be tail-gating and if so where/what time?  Thank you.  We are looking forward to it.

Hi Whitney - According to Lone Star Sports & Entertainment (a marketing company affiliated with the Texans and based at Reliant Park): The roof will be closed during the day and opened for the night performances. Parking lots open at 9:00 a.m for tailgating.

does anyone know the appearance times, I know it starts at 4 but would like to know order and times? Thanks.

Concerning the concert in Houston, what time does Keith come on and what time does Kenny come on?

Here is what our sources report as the Houston order and times (subject to change)
4:00 Next Big Star winner
4:15 Luke Bryan
5:15 Gary Allan
6:15 LeAnnRimes
7:35 Keith Urban
9:10 Kenny Chesney

I am going to be at the Charlotte show on August 21.  Does anyone know who is going to be there? I am so excited for this. I have wanted to see Kenny for as long as I can remember!  thanks for your help.

Hi Lindsay - the lineup for the Charlotte show is LeAnn Rimes and Kenny Chesney. Enjoy the show!

Anyone know the performance line up ie who’s joining kenny in jacksonville? Is it just Miranda Lambert or is there anyone else?

Hello Ashley - the lineup for Jacksonville is Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney.  The stadium shows have more artists on the bill, but the arena shows are Kenny and special guest (LeAnn for most of the tour)

I went to the Reliant Stadium Concert. Here are the set list for the concert.

Luke Bryan
You make me want to
Baby’s on the way
Welcome to the Farm
We rode in trucks
Money in the banks
Country man
All My friends Say

Gary Allan He put on one hell of a Show!!!!!!!!

Watching Airplanes
She’s from Calirnia
Nothing on but the Radio
Smoke Rings in the Dark
Bad Man
Learning How to Bend
Best I ever Had
Right Where I Need to Be
Songs about Rain
A Feeling Like That

Lee Ann Rimes

Nothing Better to Do
Can’t Fight the Moonlight
Something’s Gotta Give
Big Deal
Nothing But Love Makes Sense
Probably wouldn’t be this Way
Good Friend and A glass Of Wine
Family
Somewhere Summertime
What I cannot Change
Blue
How Do I Live
Committment
I want you to Want Me

Kieth Urban

Days Go By
Where The Blacktop Ends
Stupid Boy
I told You So
Your My Better Half
Who Wouldn’t want to be Me
Raining on Sunday
You’ll Think of Me
You Look Good In My Shirt
Better Life

Kenny Chesney

Live Those Songs Again
Summertime
I go Back
Beer In Mexico
No Shoes No Shirt No Problem
Don’t Blink
ShiftWork
Young
Better As a Memory
The Woman With Me
There Goes My Life
Back Where I come From
Take it to the Limit (with Keith Urban)

We Left before it was over to beat the traffic(60,000 people) If anyone knows the rest of the set list please let me know!!!!!!

We went to the Houston concert.  It was a good performance but the sound system was bad.

Looking for some additional info on the Indianapolis tour finale...how long will the show last? I’ve seen 3 hours and 7 hours in comments here and not sure which the Indy one will be? Also, does anyone know about parking at Lucas Oil Stadium? Thanks!

Hi Kim - The Indy show should last approx 7 hours - the lineup is Luke Bryan, Gary Allan, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney.  We don’t have a definitive answer on the parking yet.

Special thanks to Tim Nelson and Wendi Fountain for submitting photos from the Houston show.  Wanna share your tailgate party pics or pics from the show?  Send ‘em in and share with fans across the country.

Does any one know the line-up for the concert in Raleigh, NC on Aug. 22nd!?! Please let me know!!!

Anyone have the set list from last night...which Dave matthews song did he do?

Hi Jenn- the lineup for Raleigh is LeAnn Rimes and Kenny Chesney

Does anyone know about the Tampa show? Who is playing?

Who was the band who opened for Kenny’s poets and pirates tour in raleigh?

Does anyone have the set list for the Raleigh show last FRIDAY??? It was the best so far! Please let me know if you have the order of songs. thanx!

the dave song he sang in charlotte is called where are you going.  does anyone know the set list from that show?

This is a great website.  Kudos to Jarrod for keeping everyone up to date on what’s going on w/ Kenny.  Quick question.  Any word on special guests for the final concert in Indy besides Luke, LeAnn, Gary, and Keith?  Also, does Kenny do anything special/different for his final show of the tour?

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