Kenny Chesney Delivers Another Hit With Reflective New Track, ‘Knowing You’

Kenny Chesney is giving fans a taste of what’s to come on his highly anticipated new album, Here And Now,…

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Kenny Chesney is giving fans a taste of what’s to come on his highly anticipated new album, Here And Now, with the release of the deeply reflective track, “Knowing You.”

With its traditional storytelling and its profoundly descriptive lyrics, “Knowing You” caught Chesney’s attention immediately.

“When I heard it, ‘Knowing You’ knocked me out,” the eight-time Entertainer of the Year recalls. “It was such a classic kind of country song you don’t hear any more, and it was so pure. And then, the idea you’re wishing the best for the other person, kind of smiling, knowing just what they’re doing and thinking, ‘Yeah, go enjoy the moment…’ is something the best people in our lives make us feel.”

The song finds the East Tennessee native reminiscing about someone in his past.

“But God we were so alive/ I was a kid on a carnival ride/ Holdin’ my breath ’til the moment/ When you were gonna leave me too soon/ But I’d do it all over ’cause damn it was good knowing you,” he sings throughout the chorus.

At first listen, it seems as if he’s crooning over a past lover, but as Chesney points out, the song can be applied to many different situations.

“And this song doesn’t have to be a lover who’s gone, or even a friend whose dream took them in another direction,” he explains. “It can be someone who’s passed away, just staring into the sunset, knowing they’re living that best part of life in heaven, maybe even looking down on you and smiling.”

Sonically, “Knowing You” is reminiscent of some of Chesney’s earlier work, specifically the When The Sun Goes Down era. Given that, this track is likely to be a massive hit among his fanbase.

“Knowing You” is the latest release from Chesney’s upcoming Here And Now album, out May 1.

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Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.