Does Kenny Chesney write his own songs? Who writes Kenny Chesney’s music?
Sarah Oconnor
Updated on January 01, 2026
The “best song wins” rule is one that Kenny Chesney firmly supports.
When Chesney agreed to a publishing contract with Acuff-Rose in 1993, his career really took off. The up-and-coming artist, a recent graduate of East Tennessee State, claims he was “running toward everything.”
The speaker adds, “I was racing toward my dream, I was going into the unknown, the uncertainty of what I was doing.
Troy Tomilson, the current Chairman and CEO of Chesney’s current publishing house, UMPG Nashville, was won over by the newcomer to Nashville after hearing some of the tunes he brought to Music City, including “Tin Man.”
Does Kenny Chesney write his own songs?
Yes, Kenny Chesney Grammy-winning author writes most of his songs. He wrote songs like “I Go Back,” “Beer in Mexico,” and “Old Blue Chair” alone.
Who writes Kenny Chesney’s music?
He writes his songs with the help of artists like Brett James, Neil Thrasher, Wendell Mobley, and Stacy Slate amongst others.
