Chesney explained to USA Today that the two biggest reason for selecting Thursday, when he turns 47, and Nashville for the beginning of the trek. He said, "My mom wanted to be with me on my birthday, but I wanted to open my tour on my birthday, which meant I had to do it pretty close to home."

Thursday night's tour kick off will take place at Bridgestone Arena and he will perform at the same venue the next night. The tour is scheduled to run until late August when he will conclude the trek with a two night stand at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. - See the tour dates here.

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