Two months ago, Kenny Chesney broke it to EW that he would not be touring in the summer of 2010. Which makes the news that he’ll be releasing a concert film, Summer in 3-D, in select theaters in April, happy news for his fans. A rep for Chesney tells EW’s Whitney Pastorek, who’s taking in today’s rehearsal for Wednesday’s CMA Awards, that the four-time Entertainer of the Year shot the film in five cities over six nights, and that he was going to go watch a cut of the film right after his run-through (which is why he had no time to answer the question I’d given Whitney: How many spilled drinks will we be seeing?). Pastorek saw some footage when she was backstage with Chesney for an EW feature last summer, and confirms it looks “awesome.”
Even if you prefer Keith Urban’s live show, you know this is a great idea. Chesney’s fans are loyal. He defines summer, and this movie will get them in the mood for it. He’s so energetic, he routinely sweats through his sleeveless shirt by the end of the first song. And in this economy, when you can’t drop serious cash on concert tickets or justify spending dough on a man you’ve seen every summer for five years, a movie ticket is doable. (Plus, you can smuggle in your beverages — not that we’re endorsing that — instead of paying stadium prices.)
Will the Chesney concert experience be the same in the movie theater? (Drive-ins would be ideal, in my opinion, if designated drivers were also provided.) Which part of Chesney’s act do you most look forward to seeing in 3-D?
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I don’t think you meant to say Keith Urban, there…
He may not have meant to say Keith Urban there, but its true for me. Give me Keith’s live performances over Kenny’s any day. Too many drunks at Chesney’s show. Some are too drunk to even know or care whose on stage!
Maybe Chesney is sweating after he “sings” his first song, but I prefer to see Keith Urban sweating because he sings AND plays the guitar. Let’s see–who’s more talented — a guy who JUST sings or a guy who sings AND plays LEAD guitar.
$$ has prevented me from ever seeing him live & haven’t seen a live show since Garth…so I can’t wait for this to be released & am hoping it releases somewhere nearby!!
I’m not looking forward to seeing any part of Kenny’s show in 3-D.
Kenny overload. Can’t he just go away for a few years, see if we miss him.
if you are not a TRUE Kenny fan then comments like “Kenny Overload” should be left unsaid. That is just dumb!
He gives me gas!
Kenny is a GREAT show and I know I will miss him next year! I will definitely see his movie!
I’ve seen Kenny every year for EIGHT years. I’m going to miss him next year, so yeah, I’ll be front and center at the movie!
Oh yeah, check out Keith Urban’s double platinum Livin Right Now DVD if you want to see sweat!! It is AWESOME!
kieth is a great player, but as an entertiainer, ther is no comparison to Chesney. go to an Urban show and watch how the crowd sits down most of the time. Not the same vibe by any means.
I don’t like concerts, but I have been to see Kenny past two years, he is a wonderful artist, and he sings about everything that means anything in life, unlike Keith Urban whose songs I can’t tell apart