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Country superstar Kenny Chesney embodies the joy of living—and gratitude for his too-good-to-be-true life. With his book coming this week, coauthor Holly Gleason explains how an East Tennessee dreamer built a nation of fans who feel right at home.

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Kenny Chesney’s new book lands this week—exclusive excerpt and essay from coauthor Holly Gleason. Essayist Patty Ireland leans on everlasting arms. Poet Kevin Nance visits Aunt Lila's pear tree.

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