Artists Out and About

Kenny Chesney ‘Coastal’ Living

Kenny Chesney took a minute to relax with “Marley” the swordfish behind the scenes of the 2011 Corona Presents Kenny Chesney’s ‘Goin’ Coastal’ Tour, which kicked off yesterday (4/17) at Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach.

Walker Hayes Visits CMA

Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Walker Hayes visited the CMA offices Tuesday afternoon (3/15) to perform for the staff including his current single “Why Wait for Summer.” (L-R): The Music Group’s Christy DiNapoli, Capitol Records Nashville Coord. Media/Public Relations Ann Inman, Capitol Records Nashville Sr. Dir. Media/Public Relations Dixie Owen, Hayes, CMA Sr. Coord. Member/Industry Relations Betsy Walker, and CMA Sr. Mgr. Awards Balloting/Election Admin. Brandi Simms. Photo: Athena Patterson

Eagles at the Great Wall

For the first time in their 40-year history, the Eagles are performing in Mainland China. They performed in Shanghai on March 9 and Beijing on March 13. “The people have been very warm and welcoming,” said Eagles’ co-founder Don Henley. “They sing along with ‘Hotel California’ and ‘Desperado.’ It’s amazing. We’re looking forward to coming back again in the future.” Hong Kong will be the final stop on their 12-city tour of Asia. The broup also performed four concerts in Japan before the devastating earthquake and tsunami. (L-R): Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Timothy B. Schmit.