Kenny Chesney Salutes George Jones With Chilling ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Tribute

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During one of the most iconic and memorable gatherings of country music legends, superstar Kenny Chesney gives his all in an emotional rendition of one of George Jones’ biggest hits. 

Taking the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in honor of the legendary George Jones, Chesney blew the entire audience and his fellow musicians away with his heartfelt and passionate cover of “Tennessee Whiskey”. 

More than 20 famous performers gathered under one roof for a stunning show in honor of Jones’ 50th anniversary as a country music legend. The massive extravaganza was titled George Jones & Friends: 50th Anniversary Tribute Concert and it was everything a country music fan could dream of.

Throughout his entire set and performance of “Tennessee Whiskey”, Chesney brought the audience to their feet as he moved through each verse, pouring in every bit of his heart and soul. 

While he never released his version as a single, Chesney’s performance is a timeless piece of country music history that we can never forget in honor of one of the greatest country artists to ever play on the radio! 

Watch his full breathtaking tribute performance below!

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Throughout his decade-long career at Country Rebel, Manly Bryant has written thousands of articles, managed countless social media posts, connected with many country music stars in person, and documented many of the most iconic moments in country music history. He's a top-tier copywriter and absolute die-hard fan of country music.

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