As of late, Kenny Chesney and Old Dominion have been touring partners and are now collaborating with the track, “Beer With My Friends.” Due to their relationship, the band has been able to watch Chesney conduct business over the years and learned a few things.
When recently asked what they had learned they responded, “He picks good openers,” the band’s Matthew Ramsey continues to state, “Gosh, man, it’s a long list, He’s a master. I think he just sets the tone for his fans, for his bands, for his opening acts, for all of his crew. He knows how to just live and breathe everything he stands for from top to bottom. So, you can really learn a lot from being on tour with him.”
Old Dominion will kick off their 2023 No Bad Vibes Tour, that was inspired by Kenny Chesney, on January 19th. Frank Ray, Kassi Ashton, Greylan James, Steven Lee Olsen, and Shawn Austin will support them as openers. However, they also said Chesney may show up for some shows. The band stated, “You never know with that guy, When he shows up to our shows, we don’t know, literally, until we’re onstage and somebody gets in our ear and says, ‘Hey, Kenny is here.’ So, you never know.”
Meanwhile, Old Dominion just released a new single titled, “Memory Lane,” on January 5th, and they also released three other songs, “Ain’t Got a Worry,” “Freedom Like You” and “Easier Said With Rum” — on Jan. 9.
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