We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article.Over the past three decades, Kenny Chesney has been one of the most celebrated singers in music. In his first book, "Heart Life Music" (written with journalist Holly Gleason, to be published Tuesday by William Morrow), Chesney recounts his life's journey, from East Tennessee, to No Shoes Nation and beyond. Read an excerpt below, in which he writes about a soulful collaboration with singer-songwriter Grace Potter – and don't miss Lee Cowan's interview with Kenny Chesney on "CBS Sunday Morning" October 26!"Heart Life Music" by Kenny Chesney with Holly Gleason $23 at Amazon Prefer to listen? Audible has a 30-day free trial available right now.
Try Audible for free GraceThere was a show on tv called "Let's Make A Deal." People would be contestants, hoping host Monty Hall would pick them to compete for prizes.New cars, new kitchens with all the appliances, expensive watches.
You had to pick.One of two things: color tvs and washer/dryer sets, or what was behind Door No.
3, knowing it could be a wheelbarrow with some grass seed, or a new car.I've always been attracted to what's behind Door No.
3.That idea of the big unknown you can't see always appealed to me.
The seeker inside has chased the unknown all my life.When you're a dreamer, you can't not take Door No.
3.That mentality fuels you.
Seeking inspiration, wanting to find out has risk involved.Some Door No.
3s don't work out.But Grace Potter? She's the epitome of why Door No.
3 is always better than playing it safe."You & Tequila" showed up in my email in the middle of the night.I remember listening, thinking, "Damn…," That idea of a person you can't quit, because they're so addictive is real.
You can't resist, only overdo it to the point of poisoning yourself hit me.I called Matraca Berg, asked if there was a demo with a man singin...