PEOPLE Country names Kenny Chesney “Country’s Hottest Guy” among the many sexy men of Nashville who make fans swoon. This latest newsstand-only issue, which is dedicated to the country music scene and lifestyle, hits newsstands May 31 and is the second of four PEOPLE Country issues published in 2013. Included are perennial favorites Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, newlywed and new dad Jake Owen, and many more.

It was the sudden death of long-time friend Kristi Hansen last year that made Kenny Chesney, 45, take stock of his life. “Sometimes things happen that just stop you in your tr...

Country star Kenny Chesney was left touched by the mother of a Sandy Hook Elementary massacre victim during a recent low-key visit to Connecticut.

The singer visited the parents of one of the 20 children who perished in December (12) and learned the little girl who died loved singing his hit No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems.

He explains, "This kid and her mama would sing No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems every day before she got on the school bus... They literally wrote 'No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems' in black Sharpie on her casket.

"You never know whose life you're touching with music. Y...

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton were the toast of the town last night after winning a total of four trophies, including a joint award for "Song of the Year," at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.

The married singers shared the prize for their powerful duet "Over You," and Lambert had to contain her emotion while they accepted the award. Shelton told the crowd, "I lost my brother in a car wreck when I was 14 years old, and later in life when I decided I wanted to be a country singer, my dad always told me, 'Son, you should write a song about your brother.' I los...

Kenny Chesney added another trophy to his collection on Monday when he was feted at the Sixth Annual Academy of Country Music Honors gala.

The country singer beamed with pride as he picked up the Crystal Milestone Award for his touring success during the ceremony held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thanking his loyal fan base as he accepted the prize, he said, "I remember our first night ever doing a headlining show, I made (my team) walk out to the front and take a picture to prove there were going to be people there."

He added, "The longer I do this the more I real...

Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme is set to give an upcoming gig by country star Kenny Chesney the Hollywood treatment for a new Internet concert.

The Never Wanted Nothing More singer is the latest artist to take part in the American Express Unstaged music series, which will see his show streamed live online for fans around the world.

The Silence of the Lambs filmmaker will be taking charge of the cameras when Chesney hits the stage in New Jersey on June 20th and the musician is excited about the creative new venture.

He tells the Associated Press, "I think it's a unique situation...

Singer Tim McGraw is giving away 25 mortgage-free houses this summer to honor America's war veterans.

The Live Like You Were Dying hit-maker will kick off his Brothers of the Sun tour with Kenny Chesney next month and as part of his commitment to retired service members, McGraw has pledged to hand one lucky veteran the keys to their own home at each concert stop.

He tells the Associated Press, "My sister's a veteran, my uncle's a veteran, my grandfather was a veteran, one of my best friends is a veteran. I've known people my whole life who are in service to America. And I think in my po...

Nicole Richie was cringing with embarrassment when she performed with her father Lionel in Las Vegas because she can't stand seeing the singer dance.

The socialite joined the veteran crooner on stage at Sin City's MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 2 to play piano on a track called "Climbing," which the star wrote for his daughter when she was six years old.

Nicole sat in the audience for the rest of the show, and admits she was left red-faced as the "Hello" hitmaker showed off his moves to his upbeat tracks.

She tells ET Online, "I can't really watch my dad dance. It's just very uncomforta...

Kenny Chesney has been announced as an early winner at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards - he'll be the recipient of a Crystal Milestone Award ahead of the April 1 prizegiving.

The honor, which will not be among those presented at the ceremony, celebrates touring success.

Chesney will also be recognised for helping young country artists gain exposure.

Also among the early ACM trophy winners, announced on Wednesday: Emmylou Harris, producer Billy Sherrill, Ricky Skaggs and Dwight Yoakam will receive the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award to honor their contributions to country music h...

Taylor Swift was the top musical money maker in 2011, according to Billboard.com.

The country star's estimated $35.7 million haul from her "Speak Now Tour" profits, album sales and digital successes, gave her the edge over U2 and fellow country star Kenny Chesney on the new rich list.

Also making the top five: Lady Gaga and Lil Wayne, while Sade, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Jason Aldean and Adele round out the top 10.

Taylor currently stars in "The Lorax," which is also doing great financially. Last week it shattered box office records by grossing a whopping $70.7 million in its opening weeke...

Kenny Chesney looks set to lead the charge at the 2012 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards after scoring nine nominations.

The country superstar will compete in top categories including Male Vocalist of the Year, Vocal Event of the Year and Song of the Year for You and Tequila, his duet with Grace Potter.

He'll also go up against Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum for the coveted Album of the Year prize.

Lady Antebellum will also attempt to defend their title as last year's Vocal Group of the Year, facing tough competition from The Band Perry, the Eli Youn...

Kanye West, Adele, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars will be the ones to watch at the 54th annual Grammy Awards after each landing a slew of top nominations.

The Stronger rapper leads the way with seven nods - his star-studded collaboration All of the Lights is up for Song of the Year and Best Rap Song, while he also earns a nod in the latter category for his Jay-Z duet Otis. The hip-hop stars' Watch The Throne album will also go head-to-head with West's solo disc, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy for Best Rap Album.

Adele is in the running for six honors and her critically-acclaimed project...

A couple of weeks ago Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from her NBA husband Kris Humphries after 72 days of marriage, more days than what some critics first predicted. Kardashian and Humphries had their wedding televised on the E! Channel and shared their wedding pictures with all the major tabloids. But after all of the TV specials and magazine spreads, their marriage is now over and will be long forgotten as soon as Kardashian marries another athlete or rapper. Like Kim and Kris' short-lived marriage, there have been other Hollywood marriages that were destined for divorce from the day of...

Gold, silver and sequins dominated the red carpet at the Country Music Association (CMA) awards last night. Most singers and celebrities opted for subdued colors with a splash of sparkle.

Carrie Underwood and Hillary Scott opted for gold dresses, while Miranda Lambert had two looks for the evening: a black and silver dress and a fuschia sequined one.

The red carpet standout (and not necessarily in a good way) was Laura Bell Bundy. Her purple and silver ensemble seemed more appropriate for an ice skating event.

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Newlyweds Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton were the toast of the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday night after picking up the two top vocalist prizes.

Lambert, who married Shelton in May, was crowned Female Vocalist of the Year, while her new husband picked up the male equivalent at the star-studded Bridgestone Arena ceremony. Joking with Shelton, who opened the show by performing the Footloose movie theme with Kenny Loggins, as she picked up her prize, Lambert teased, "It's gonna be a good night, baby!"

Taylor Swift missed out on several top prizes, ...

Singer Jason Aldean and the Zac Brown Band are set to dominate the second annual American Country Awards after scoring eight nominations apiece.

Both acts will battle it out for the Artist of the Year and Album of the Year honors at the Las Vegas ceremony in December.

Taylor Swift is also tipped for the Artist Of The Year prize, as are Kenny Chesney and Lady Antebellum.

Duo Thompson Square will be an act to beat after scoring seven nominations, while country sweetheart Swift is tipped in six categories, including Artist of the Year: Female. She'll go head-to-head with Sara Evans, Alison ...

Toby Keith has been crowned country music's highest earning star by Forbes magazine.

The musician took the top spot in the publication's list of the highest-earning stars in country music by earning an estimated $50 million between May 2010 and May 2011.

Keith's massive earnings are said to have come from his lucrative tour, sponsorship deals and his popular restaurant chain, putting him ahead of singer/songwriter Taylor Swift who came in at number two with estimated earnings of $45 million and Brad Paisley at three ($40 million).

The other artists in the top five are Tim McGraw ($35 ...

Taylor Swift thrilled fans at her Nashville concerts by inviting Hayley Williams, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney on stage for duets this weekend.

The "Love Story" hitmaker brought her Speak Now Tour to her Tennessee hometown for two sold-out gigs at the Bridgestone Arena.

On Friday, Swift introduced her close pal, Paramore frontwoman Williams, to the stage to join her for a version of "That's What You Get," and later closed the show by singing "Bleed Red" with Ronnie Dunn.

In a post on her Twitter.com page after the opening gig, Swift wrote, "Nashville, night one - what a beautiful crowd! ...

Country star Kenny Chesney has brought forward a show in Foxborough, Massachusetts after experts predicted a hurricane would hit the area this weekend.

Hurricane Irene has been lashing the Caribbean since the start of the week and is set to head up the East Coast in the coming days.

It is expected to hit the north-eastern state of Massachusetts on Sunday so Chesney has hastily re-arranged his gig at the Gillette Stadium to ensure his fans stay safe in the storms.

He says, "I want the last weekend of the Goin' Coastal tour to be a great experience for everybody. But I also want it to b...

MensHealth.com and WomensHealthMag.com just released their "Best Summer Bodies" lists. Comprised of actors, musicians, and professional athletes, the lists reveal the fittest and hottest beach-ready bodies.

"True Blood" star Joe Manganiello reigns atop the men's list. He follows a 2,500 calorie-a-day diet and does two-a-day workouts focusing on total body circuit training.

"Glee" funny girl Heather Morris took first place for the best female body. She stays toned and stress-free by "Piloxing" – a mix of Pilates, boxing and dance.

Following are the top 10 lists:

Hottest Men

Joe Manga...

Singer Kenny Chesney has been honored for his toned physique - he has been named the Fittest Man in Country Music.

The She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy hit-maker beat out Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and Blake Shelton for the prestigious title in a Men's Health magazine contest. Chesney credits the win on his efforts to take care of himself when he's on the road.

He says, "It's a demanding way of life, out here on the road. I just try to be mentally and physically in the best shape possible... I love the way I feel when I'm done (at the gym). I know I've accomplished something and I'm in a good ...

Kenny Chesney paid tribute to the strength of Alabama residents during a concert on Wednesday for victims of the recent tornado disasters.

Storms have ripped through the southern states of America in recent weeks and at the end of April, more than 200 people were killed in Alabama.

The city of Tuscaloosa was worst hit, with 45 residents losing their lives, and Chesney staged a benefit show there on Wednesday to raise money for aid efforts.

During the gig he sang "My Home's In Alabama" for the crowd and was joined by singer-songwriter Mac McAnally for renditions of "Back Where I Come From...

During the summer of 2011, plenty of music will be playing across this great land of ours. While by no means an exhaustive list of summer tours, we're shining our spotlight on some of the hottest tickets of the hottest season. Whatever your musical taste or monetary budget, there's bound to be something for everyone.

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U2 - One of this summer's most highly-anticipated events is U2's 360º Tour, especially considering that many fans have been waiting with tickets in hand since last summer, when the North American leg of the tour was postponed due to Bono's back injury. The tour begins wit...

Country superstar Kenny Chesney is to donate the proceeds from his upcoming Alabama concert to victims of the April tornadoes.

Chesney is set to play in Tuscaloosa on May 25 and will hand over the cash he makes at the show to city charity GiveTuscaloosa.com.

He says, "When we first heard about this tragedy we were stunned, as we have so many fans in the area and have enjoyed every visit that we've made there over the years.

"Mayor Maddox convinced us that this is a great opportunity to bring the people of Tuscaloosa together in a positive way, and we are grateful for the opportunity to h...

Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton are all set to host tonight's 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at 8pm; but you can watch the stars arrive on the red carpet prior to the show right here.

Join host Stuart Brazell live from the red carpet beginning at 6:15pm (ET), and get the lowdown on tonight's big show. While you're waiting for the live stream to begin, check out Stuart's sneak-peek behind the scenes at the awards video below. She'll show you where the big stars will be sitting, give a tour of Reba's dressing room and more!

This y...

Miranda Lambert is set to lead the way at the upcoming Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards after scoring a massive seven nominations.

The 27-year-old singer has landed a number of top nods, including ACM Entertainer Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Single Record of the Year for "The House That Built Me" and Top Female Vocalist - the award she scooped last year.

Lambert will compete in the vocal event of the year category for her collaboration with Sheryl Crow and Loretta Lynn on "Coal Miner's Daughter," and has also received two nominations for Video Of The Year - for "Only Prettier" a...

The Black Eyed Peas have crushed Kenny Chesney's hopes of headlining the 2011 Super Bowl half-time show after football bosses named the pop stars as next year's main act.

Earlier this year, Chesney threw his cowboy hat in the ring for consideration as a performer for the big game in Arlington, Texas after fans created a Facebook page online, called Kenny Chesney for Super Bowl 2011.

He told reporters: "I would love to do half-time at the Super Bowl. That'd be fun."

However, it's the Black Eyed Peas who will run the show at Super Bowl XLV on February 6th, National Football League (NFL)...

Miranda Lambert had a very special 27th birthday at the 44th annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday - she took home Song, Video and Album of the Year honors and was named Female Vocalist of the Year.

Her fiance Blake Shelton was also a big winner, claiming the Male Vocalist and Musical Event of the Year awards.

Lady Antebellum were the only other multiple winners, picking up accolades for Vocal Group and Single of the Year, and it was a huge night for event co-host Brad Paisley, who claimed the Entertainer of the Year prize.

Lambert, who was nominate...

After a cheating accusation, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher seem to shrug off the rumors and maintain a united front in public. In recent weeks the famous pair have held hands at a barbecue and football games, danced late into the night in Las Vegas, and flirted between takes on-set. But every marriage has its strains. This summer a source says Kutcher, 32, admitted that while he was still happy being married to Moore, 47, he felt restless as the pair neared their fifth anniversary on Sept. 24. "He wanted more out of life," says a source in this week's issue of PEOPLE.

Was Kutcher simply ex...

Kenny Chesney is wary of dating again because he fears his romantic encounters will be broadcast on Twitter.com.

The country star, who was briefly married to actress Renee Zellweger, says he's terrified a date will become a blow-by-blow online account.

He tells Parade magazine, "The world is a different place now. I mean, if I go out with a girl, there is a possibility that she's going to get up from the dinner table and go to the bathroom and use Twitter to tell everybody what she's doing.”

"The next thing you know, everybody's got a play-by-play of what you're having for dinne...

U2 has raked in a staggering $130 million over the last 12 months - making the Irish rockers the biggest selling band in the world.

Despite frontman Bono being unable to perform after an operation on his back in May, U2 has still managed to secure its place as the most profitable international group.

According to Forbes.com, the foursome pulled in $130 million over the last year from their 360 Degree world tour and sales of their 2009 album No Line on the Horizon.

In second place was AC/DC, who garnered an impressive $114 million, while Beyonce has made $87 million.

Bruce Springste...