Kenny Chesney walks around Newsweek’s office on the 72nd floor of One World Trade Center in New York City, peering out the floor-to-ceiling windows in search of his skyline barometers—the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and one of his favorite places to perform, MetLife Stadium.

Both a sports stadium and concert venue, MetLife blends the two passions that built the music giant who was once a small-town football dreamer. Eight times MetLife has played host to a sea of fans—No Shoes Nation devotees—who came to soak in Chesney’s unique blend of country, rock and island music, paired with his positive, easy energy. His most recent show there in 2024 drew his largest crowd at the venue, with more than 61,000 in attendance.

“It’s one of the most amazing nights of the summer,” Chesne

See Full Page