Arts & Entertainment

Kenny Chesney Returning To Pittsburgh In 2018

The country music superstar announced Tuesday he will again play at Heinz Field.

PITTSBURGH, PA - Country music superstar Kenny Chesney will return to Pittsburgh next year as part of his Trip Around the Sun tour. Chesney will play his usual local venue, Heinz Field, on June 2.

The tour will feature songs from “The Big Revival” and “Cosmic Hallelujah” along with the favorite songs to which fans are accustomed. Joining Chesney will be
Academy of Country Music Male Vocalist and Country Music Association and ACM Single of the Year winner Thomas Rhett (“Die a Happy Man,” “It Goes Like This,” “Craving You, ACM Best New Group and CMA double nominee Old Dominion (“Break Up with Him,” “Song for Another Time”) and breaking through artist Brandon Lay (“Speakers, Bleachers and Preachers”).

“There’s nothing like a stadium full of people coming together to remind you what life’s about,” Chesney said in a release. “The energy, the moments, the fun. Every single one of these artists who’re coming out with us for Trip Around the Sun live their lives the exact same way: they work hard, they appreciate what they’re given and they love music every bit as much as they love life. I, personally, can’t wait to see this show hit the road.”

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Chesney last appeared at Heinz Field in July 2016, drawing about 40,000 fans.

Kenny Chesney tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Tickets range from $45 to $250.

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