Kenny Chesney Shines with “Young”

“Young” is a song written by Naoise Sheridan, Steve McEwan, and Craig Wiseman and recorded by American country music singer Kenny Chesney. It was released in December 2001 as the lead single from Chesney’s 2002 album No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems. The song peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 35 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

The narrator reflects on what he did when he was in his teen years.

The music video was Chesney’s first of many videos that were directed by Shaun Silva, and produced by Steve Gainer. It premiered on CMT on January 4, 2002, when CMT named it a “Hot Shot”. It was filmed in Sanford, Florida, at the old bridge over the St. Johns River, and on the banks of the river.

“Young” debuted at number 50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the week of December 29, 2001.