The American Country Countdown Awards show will be on December 15th at Nashville’s Music City Center. During the show, aired on Fox TV, the first ever ‘Groundbreaker Award’ will be handed out. The award will be given to Kenny Chesney.

The award is given to an artist who pushes the boundaries of today’s country music; it recognizes how Chesney has revolutionized the ‘live music’ experience for country music fans. According to Mark Bracco, VP of Programming and Development at Dick Clark Productions, Kenny has moved country music in a new direction with his music and record breaking tours, that is why they are proud to give Kenny Chesney the ever award of this type.

Kenny Chesney will be on hand to accept the award.

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