With Country Music, Who Needs Therapy?
That's what Matt Lauer asked Kenny Chesney on this morning's Today Show. Lauer started his interview by reading from Chesney's latest album's liner notes, where he wrote, "I've been through a lot, I've lived a lot, I've tasted a lot, laughed a lot, heard a lot, looked for answers, found more questions, had some moments to remember, and I think all that comes through when I open my mouth and sing." I have to agree with Lauer and Chesney. An album like this can certainly be therapeutic for the singer.
Chesney went on to say, "There's a lot of me in this record, and I feel like the songs are the soundtracks to people's lives. Especially mine. I found some songs that really, really touched me in ways that other songs didn't." Even though Chesney admitted he didn't write any of the songs, he can still be touched by the stories they tell. But I think listeners can be just as touched by country music. I'm no therapist, but if you can get up in time to get to the NBC plaza in New York City by 4 a.m., music must have some kind of pull and some sort of healing power.
Maybe it's the way Chesney sings about being a bit of a drifter in "Better as a Memory." Or the way he plays the part of a wise, old man so convincingly on "Don't Blink." If you're struggling with similar issues, coping with stress or trying to get some perspective on your life, listening to Chesney can seriously help. It may not be the only prescription you need, but it certainly can't hurt. This may be music, but it's still good for the soul.
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ROBERT CRAIG says:
WE WATCHED THE UNFORGIVEN ON YOUR NETWORK LST NIGHT. WHAT A NIGHTMARE. THERE MUST HAVE BEEN 6 COMMERICALS PER HOUR. TYPICAL OF THE HILLBILLY MINDS. YOUR STATION IS SO TYPICAL OF THE FRIGGING TRASH THAT PERMEATES TV TODAY. HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WORD. OUR FIRST AND LAST VISIT.
JUST MORE TV FERATURING ALL THE DUMB, ARROGANT, RED-NECKED DYSFUNCTIONAL BILLYS IN THE US. WHAT A WASTE. THEY ARE LIKE WRESTLING FANS. CERTAINLY NASCAR FANS. THE LOW-LIFED SCUM OF THE EARTH.BIG MOUTHS, LITTLE BRAINS.
TCooper says:
You know Robert you can alway turn the channel! I am sure you are mister wonderful! I hope you feel better now that you got that off your chest. Maybe you should look in the mirror before you start bashing everyone around you. I would hate to hear what people say about you since you are such a negative person. Thats whats wrong with this world today!
TNgirl says:
I watched Kenny this morning and he was great, and he can tell (or sing) a story like know other. And I love the fact that he can write’s good music but can still use the great songwriters out there today.
By the way ROBERT CRAIG I think may you should go buy Kenny’s Be As You Are CD set back and listen to the whole CD with something nice and cold to drink and I bet you’ll be feeling alot better very soon!!
Alison thank you for this nice review on Kenny I love it..
Bradpaisleyfan says:
EXCUSE ME ROBERT!! You seem to be a figgen dumb @^% as far as I’m concered! Shut you mouth and get a life!!!
Cali Girl says:
All I can say is Robert, didn’t your mommy tell you what most of us seem to have figured out somehow on our own? “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all”. That little tidbit may be your answer to a happier life - perhaps you should hang out with some “rednecks” or attend a NASCAR race and let yourself have a good time rather than slinging insults. To each his own but really, your blood pressure must be through the roof! Please take the advice above and listen to some good Kenny Chesney and put your toes in the sand and take a few deep breaths… Be As You Are…
Sara says:
Great article! Thanks for understanding how much this music, especially Kenny’s, does affect people. When my days get overwhelming, I put on some Kenny music and things just seem to work out. He is providing therapy!
MELISSA says:
WHY ARE YOUR TICKETS $$$$$$$$$ AL OVER THE PEOPLE WHO LIKE YOU CAN NOT AFFORD TO GO SEE YOU. IN LESS YOU HAVE CONECTIONS I AM NOT ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES
michelle says:
i just watched kenny on the today show and i have to say he is the best entertainer ever. over garth b. and to this robert guy you are just a jealous sob because you have no life and i bet your gay and have a thing for kenny but wont admit it you probably have all his tunes.
in other words kenny please come to idaho we are die hard fans here. i hope you find the right woman for you and have a family you deserve to be happy. my favorite song of kennys theres something sexy about the rain think about making a video love ya
abc says:
Hey Robert,
u need to learn how to shut your friggin mouth and take a friggin pill.
u’ve got not even the slightest friggin clue about rednecks hillbillies NASCARor any thing else in the world (except politicts and FRIGGIN)
and u r just as disfunctional as any one else, and low lifed and scum of the earth. so now that we have everything set straight shut your friggin mouth and get your friggin loud mouthed butt out of here
Alyse says:
I love the way Kenny can connect with his audience, he blows the audience out of the water every time he steps on stage & plays his music. I agree, “Who needs therapy When You Have Country Music?” Country music to me, helps me relax & calm down. So I guess it is like therapy for me every time I put on some Kenny Chesney or George Strait, or any of the country artists on my ipod or computer.
keysand says:
Robert–thanks for the laugh. Your mama must be so proud of you! Love the grammar and spelling. Whew–wiping the tears from my eyes from laughing so hard. Ahhh Actually, I do feel bad that you’re such a bitter person. Attacking others does not make you stand tall. Best of luck to you.
Kenny was great, of course. He’ll be around for a long, long time.
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