Kenny Chesney

The ceremonial bell-ringing is part of a brand-new New England Patriots tradition, which Tom Brady kicked off last week.

The two shared a friendship and a love for the ocean.

Surprise! Chesney popped up in a Florida beach saloon for an impromptu performance of "You and Tequila."

On June 30, 1993, Chesney signed his first record deal, with the newly opened country division of Capricorn Records.

"Summertime, and the livin' is easy" -- so goes the old American standard.

On June 7, 2003, Chesney set a career milestone: He headlined his first stadium concert.

You know "Carlene" and "Just Another Day in Paradise," but did you know Phil Vassar also wrote these country hits for other artists?

Chesney got the surprise of his life when his longtime buddies walked out onstage.

That doesn't mean he wouldn't say yes.

Kenny Chesney is arguably one of the best country music artists of his time, but at the end of the day, he's still all about his mama.