• Country star Kenny Chesney performed "Better as a Memory" at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, in Los Angeles. Chesney was introduced by actor Morgan Freeman.

• Fast Facts

  1. Performed "Better as a Memory" at the 51st Grammy Awards
  2. Location: Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
  3. Telecast: February 8, 2009 8PM EST on CBS
  4. Has 1 nomination
  5. Nominated for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
  6. Chesney collaborated with George Strait on the song "Shiftwork"
  7. George Strait has never won a Grammy
  8. Chesney has never performed at the Grammy AwardsCountryForever.com: Kenny makes Grammy debut (January 15, 2009)

• Nomination

  Chesney received his first ever Grammy nomination this year for his duet with George Strait. "Shiftwork," a song from Chesney's album, Poets & Pirates, is up for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals.CountryForever.com: Kenny makes Grammy debut (January 15, 2009)

• Quote

  "You know when you walk out on that stage you're with the very best of every kind of music there is, and it's a place where you feel like when you get the call, it really means something". - Kenny Chesney on being asked to perform at the GrammysCountryForever.com: Kenny makes Grammy debut (January 15, 2009)

• Kenny Chesney Facts

  1. Genre: Country
  2. Years active: 1990–present
  3. Record Label: Sony BMG
  4. Studio albums: 11
  5. Two Country Music Awards
  6. Six Academy of Country Music Awards
  7. Was married to actress Renee Zellweger
  8. Their marriage was annulled

  
  

  
  

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