Kenny Chesney gewann mit Megan Moroney den CMA New Artist of the Year. Kenny Chesney championed Megan Moroney, helping her win CMA New Artist of the Year.

Megan Moroney hat enthüllt, dass Kenny Chesney eine enge Freundin und zentrale Unterstützerin in ihrer Karriere ist, was seiner nächtlichen Bühne zugeschrieben wird, die während seiner Tour für die Steigerung ihrer Sichtbarkeit einlädt. Megan Moroney has revealed that Kenny Chesney is a close friend and pivotal supporter in her career, crediting his nightly stage invites during his tour for boosting her visibility. Sie schrieb das May-Duett "You Had to Be There" als Tribut, das Chesney mit ihr aufnahm. She co-wrote the May duet "You Had to Be There" as a tribute, which Chesney recorded with her. Moroney glaubt, dass sein Engagement ihr 2024 CMA New Artist of the Year-Sieg sicherte, und stellt fest, dass er ihr Songwriting aktiv zu Branchenkollegen promotete. Moroney believes his advocacy helped secure her 2024 CMA New Artist of the Year win, noting he actively promoted her songwriting to industry peers.