Watch Kenny Chesney Perform New Song, “Jesus and Elvis,” on “Late Night”

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Watch Kenny Chesney Perform New Song, “Jesus and Elvis,” on “Late Night”

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  December 19, 2017

Kenny Chesney stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers on Dec. 18 for a sit-down interview and performance.

In addition to chatting about his recent Grammy nomination for Best Country Album for Cosmic Hallelujah and spearheading the relief effort for the Virgin Islands through his Love for Love City Foundation, Kenny performed a stripped-down version of his new song, “Jesus and Elvis.” The tune, which appears on Cosmic Hallelujah, was penned by Hayes Carll, Allison Moorer and Matraca Berg.

Watch Kenny’s performance below.

Kenny kicks off his 2018 Trip Around the Sun Tour on April 21 at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium. Below, watch Kenny talk about his Grammy nomination, writing his first song and more.

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