Kenny Chesney, who recently released his new album The Big Revival, stopped by Conan last night to play his latest hit, “American Kids.” Watch the video below:
“American Kids” peaked at No. 23 on the Hot 100, and it’s currently No. 3 on Hot Country Songs. Chesney has always been a laid-back singer, and this song is perfectly suited to his style. Written by three of Nashville’s top songwriters — Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally — “American Kids” is a breezy tune with a hand-clap beat and a joyful chorus, “A little messed up but we’re all alright.”
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Chesney was supported by a whopping four guitarists, in addition to a rhythm section and a keyboard player, which prompted the Wall Street Journal to wonder if the performance qualified as “guitar overload.” But the fans don’t care — Billboard predicted that The Big Revival will be Chesney’s “eighth No. 1 album.”