LOS ANGELES – September 23, 2019 – Eight-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney is coming to SoFi Stadium on August 1 as a part of his eagerly anticipated Chillaxification 2020 tour. Chillaxification is designed to bring great music, good vibes and one of his most diverse lineups to SoFi Stadium. Joining him for this summer's adventure are six-time Academy of Country Music/Country Music Association Duo of the Year Florida Georgia Line ("Meant to Be," "Cruise"), three-time and reigning ACM/CMA Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion ("Make It Sweet," "Break Up With Him") and summer touring sensation Michael Franti & Spearhead ("Sound of Sunshine," Say Hey (I Love You)").
Tickets for SoFi Stadium will go on sale to the general public next Friday, October 4 at 10 a.m. PT. SoFi Stadium suite and seat license holders will have the opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public from October 1 – October 3. Opening summer 2020, SoFi Stadium anchors Hollywood Park, a 298-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. To learn more about SoFi stadium seating options, visit www.sofistadium.com.
"These stadium shows are the most fun thing I do," says the high-energy songwriter. "It's been a year, so when I get out there, I wanna make sure that No Shoes Nation is being rocked, having fun and getting all the music they can out of the day. We always try to do something different, bring someone new – and for anyone who's never seen Michael Franti and Spearhead, just wait!"
"Kenny Chesney will be one of the first concerts at SoFi Stadium," said Jason Gannon, managing director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. "We are thrilled to host such a talented roster of musicians that includes Kenny, Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion, and Michael Franti & Spearhead and their dedicated fans next summer. As we continue to announce spectacular events to our inaugural line-up of programming, the Chillaxification tour will be one of the extraordinary experiences we will introduce Los Angeles to when we open our doors July 2020."
The only country artist on Billboard's Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years, Chesney's summer stadium treks have become legend – and gave rise to the iconic No Shoes Nation. Built on a strong commitment to the fans, Chesney's No Shoes Radio serves as a connector for the man The Los Angeles Times deemed "The People's Superstar" and The Wall Street Journal hailed "The King of the Road."
"I love playing for No Shoes Nation anytime, anywhere," says the soft-spoken superstar, "but these stadium shows are always something so powerful, I can't tell you how much anticipation goes into each one. Not to mention, we're always wanting to top what's come before – and I think this lineup might just pack the most fun of them all."
Recently singled out by Variety as "Country's only long-term stadium act," Chillaxification 2020 builds on the enduring rite of summer that Chesney's stadium shows have become. With the multiple week No. 1 "Get Along" from his deeply personal Songs for the Saints, benefiting the Love for Love City Fund, and the steamy "Tip of My Tongue" hovering just outside the Top 10 at Country radio, there's a lot of new music, old favorites and surprises on tap for what will be the summer's biggest tour.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Thursday, September 26 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, October 3 at 10 p.m. local time. General ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, October 4. SoFi Stadium suite holders and seat license holders will also have the chance to purchase tickets before the general public. For more information on SoFi Stadium seating options, visit www.sofistadium.com.
Having defined the country music stadium experience over the last decade and a half, Chesney spent this year's Songs for the Saints Tour taking his music to the cities that have been overlooked on his massive million-tickets-a-summer treks. Having played 159 stadium shows, Chillaxification 2020 promises to be everything No Shoes Nation has come to expect from the man who gave them "American Kids," "Beer In Mexico," "Out Last Night," "Noise," "When the Sun Goes Down" and more.
Blue Chair Bay Rum returns as tour sponsor. Chesney's award-winning line of rum will again be the presenting sponsor, with activations throughout the summer.
