Kenny Chesney

The ceremonial bell-ringing is part of a brand-new New England Patriots tradition, which Tom Brady kicked off last week.

Now, some might wonder, why Kenny Chesney?

The two shared a friendship and a love for the ocean.

Surprise! Chesney popped up in a Florida beach saloon for an impromptu performance of "You and Tequila."

Scroll through this list of the best country beach songs and take a little vacation in your mind.

Kenny Chesney talks about his love for New England, and clears up rumors that he has a house in Maine and Massachusetts.

On June 30, 1993, Chesney signed his first record deal, with the newly opened country division of Capricorn Records.

"Summertime, and the livin' is easy" -- so goes the old American standard.

On June 7, 2003, Chesney set a career milestone: He headlined his first stadium concert.

You know "Carlene" and "Just Another Day in Paradise," but did you know Phil Vassar also wrote these country hits for other artists?