April 28, 2008

Kenny Chesney: Concert Foot Soldier

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Country superstar Kenny Chesney is okay after bones in his foot were crushed at the beginning of his concert Saturday night in South Carolina.

Chesney's foot got stuck for about 30 seconds between the stage and a lift that elevated him to the stage, according to CMT. After the show, doctors from the University of South Carolina cut off Chesney's boot to minimize damage.

"I took one look at those fans, and there was no way I wasn't going on," Chesney said in a statement. "Sometimes the energy and the adrenalin pull you through."


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On 6 May 2008, Jewell wrote:

I was at the concert too and Kenny gave all 50,000 plus of us a night to remember! Kenny, all I can say is GOD BLESS you baby doll!

 
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On 29 Apr 2008, katie wrote:

i was at the concert in columbia saturday night.it was so awesomeee!i could definately tell kenny was in MAJOR pain,but he still gave us the absoultely greatest show he possibly could havee.he kept a smile on his face,even with a broken foot,& he did his very best to make his fans happy!the concert was most defiantely the grestesttt!*this shows how ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGG of a person kenny chesney is! iloveyou,kenny!: )

 
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On 29 Apr 2008, Betty wrote:

Kenny gave us his all at the concert, he is such a entertainer. Us fans here in South Carolina wish him all the best and we looked forward to next year. “GAMECOCK NATION” loves you Kenny!!!!

 
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On 28 Apr 2008, Pam wrote:

WOW is all I can say…… Kenny performed in his usual fashion….AWESOME. Yes, he was in pain, and I think we all wanted him to stop for a second and make sure he was ok. He had opportunities to sneak off stage (like when Uncle Cracker was performing). I don’t think he thought of himself long enough to even consider it! He was determined to give the show we all love him for, and he did just that!!! Kenny SC LOVES YOU!!!! Hope to see you next year!

 
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On 28 Apr 2008, LESLIE wrote:

I WAS IN THE STANDS FOR THE 6TH STRAIGHT YEAR IN A ROW. I SAW HIM SUFFER THROUGH THE SET BUT NOT GIVE UP. MOST PEOPLE WOULD HAVE WALKED, OR HOPPED AWAY. HE CONTINUED TO TRY TO GIVE A GREAT SHOW. I HAD A HARD TIME WATCHING IT B/C I BROKE MY WRIST LAST YEAR AND I KNOW HE WAS HURTING ALOT. I WANTED HIM TO GET CHECKED OUT, BUT HE WAS THE ULTIMATE PROFFESSIONAL AND KEPT GOING. I THINK OTHER PROFESSIONALS AND ATHLETES COULD TAKE A LESSON FROM KENNY ON KEEPING COMMITMENTS AND FOLLOWING THROUGH. I WILL SEE YOU FOR YEAR 7. GET WELL SOON. WE LOVE YOU IN SC!!!

 
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On 28 Apr 2008, Kim wrote:

Kenny did an amazing show for the pain he was in. We were at the concert and he truly showed courage to continue so he would not disappoint his fans. He is a TRUE AMERICAN COUNTRY STAR. Good luck with your foot.

 
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On 28 Apr 2008, karen wrote:

who cares, country music sucks!!!!!

 
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On 28 Apr 2008, karen wrote:

thats why your concerts are the best….a real trooper

 
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On 28 Apr 2008, Cyd B. wrote:

BRAVO KENNY…Feel better soon!

 
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On 28 Apr 2008, Kimberly wrote:

I was at that concert, and yes, he was a real pro in continuing. You could tell he was in extreme pain, as he would grab his knee and once you caught him saying Owww when the cameras were supposed to go off him. Though, you did not put the entire comment, which is very flattering to us from Columbia SC who were there. The rest of the comment goes as follows:

“They had come to rock, and there was no way I was sending them home with anything less than the best of what me and my guys came to do — put it all out there and give them back at least as good as they gave us. … Honestly, through the pain, through all of it, Columbia, S.C., totally got me through.”


I thought it was a wonderful comment for him to make after he did so much to make our night wonderful.

 
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On 28 Apr 2008, Reddesires wrote:

A real pro, way to go……

 
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