Kenny Chesney calls out stars who cancel concerts at the last minute
Country singer Kenny Chesney appeared on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast to discuss his work ethic and criticize artists who cancel concerts at the last minute. He recounted seeing performers abandon shows even after fans had arrived, describing the behavior as disrespectful. The segment also noted that emerging artist Alana Springsteen cited advice from Chesney and Luke Bryan as influential in her career.
- ▪Kenny Chesney was a guest on Bill Maher's podcast where he voiced frustration with last‑minute concert cancellations.
- ▪He said he has witnessed artists cancel shows after audiences were already present, calling the practice disrespectful to fans.
- ▪Chesney contrasted his own habit of performing through injuries with newer performers who cancel for non‑physical reasons.
- ▪The article mentioned Alana Springsteen recalling career advice she received from Chesney and Luke Bryan.
- ▪The story was published by Fox News on June 23, 2026.
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Entertainment Kenny Chesney calls out stars who cancel concerts at the last minute The country star told Bill Maher that years of playing clubs and casinos taught him 'you just didn't cancel' By Danielle Minnetian Fox News Published June 23, 2026 5:18pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Country singer Alana Springsteen shares how Kenny Chesney and Luke Bryan's career advice has 'stuck with me' Alana Springsteen recalled receiving advice from Kenny Chesney and Luke Bryan that "stuck with me" as she was launching her career in country music. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kenny Chesney isn't a fan of artists who cancel concerts at the last minute.
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