KENNY CHESNEY REACHES MAJOR CHART MILESTONE, TIES GEORGE STRAIT

Kenny Chesney Reaches Major Chart Milestone, Ties George Strait

Kenny Chesney continues to cement his place in the highest reaches of country music history. Wednesday, his latest single, “Carry On,” debuted at #31 on the Hot Country Songs chart and #20 on Country Airplay. In doing so, Chesney has now scored his 100th hit. In turn, he is now the fourth artist in history to pass the elusive 100-song mark on the Hot Country Songs chart, joining George Jones, who leads with 157, Morgan Wallen, who has 119 in the past eight years, and Taylor Swift, who managed to chart 108 songs before going pop. As for the Country Airplay chart, Chesney is now tied with George Strait for the most ever, with both scoring 100 hits. His next radio hit will make him one of one on that chart, establishing a new record.

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