Chesney steps in to headline fests in wake of Wallen vocal rest

Chesney's I Go Back 2023 arena tour was set to wrap May 27 in Orange Beach, Ala. But with Wallen's announcement today that he was on the shelf for six weeks due to vocal cord issues, Chesney will headline the Gulf Coast Jam on June 3 in Panama City, Fla. and Carolina Country Music on June 10

"It's like an extra little bit of something," Chesney said. "We love playing those great big stages, and I think everyone knows that. But this year, in these venues, has been unlike anything we've done in years – so much fun, so great, so spur of the moment – and I wouldn't change a thing.

"I can't lie, though. I was missing those big stages just a bit. And now, me and the road family get to have our cake and eat it, too. When we got the call, even though we were basically done, I thought it over, and of course, we wanted to be there for the fans. They're the reason we do this, and the opportunity to step in and let even more people see how white hot and awesome these players are is awesome. Funny how life has a way of stepping in."