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.
Nomination
Chesney received his first ever Grammy nomination this year for his duet with George Strait. "Shiftwork," a song from Chesney's album, Just Who I Am: 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
- Genre: Country
- Years active: 1990–present
- Record Label: Sony BMG
- Studio albums: 11
- Two Country Music Awards
- Six Academy of Country Music Awards
- Was married to actress Renee Zellweger
- Their marriage was annulled
Kenny Chesney Grammy Performance Video
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Kenny Chesney Grammy Performance News
- People.com: Katy Perry, Kenny Chesney to Perform at Grammys (January 14, 2009)
References
Fast Facts
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Performed "Better as a Memory" at the 51st Grammy Awards
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Location
Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
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Telecast
February 8, 2009 8PM EST on CBS
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Has 1 nomination
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Nominated for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
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Chesney collaborated with George Strait on the song "Shiftwork"
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George Strait has never won a Grammy
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Chesney has never performed at the Grammy AwardsCountryForever.com: Kenny makes Grammy debut (January 15, 2009)
