Kenny Chesney’s 21st studio album features 11 songs, collaborations with Megan Moroney, Colbie Caillat, and Lily Meola, and the No. 1 country radio hit “Carry On.”
Written by Amanda Tempel
Date Published: July 1, 2026
Last Updated: October 14, 2026
Kenny Chesney released his new album, Silver Sands Marina, on September 25, 2026.
The 11-song project marks Chesney’s 21st studio album and his first for independent HEY NOW Records. He co-produced the album with longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon, and the track list includes collaborations with Megan Moroney, Colbie Caillat, and Lily Meola.
The album includes the singles “Carry On” and “Remember Me That Way,” along with previously released songs “Silver Sands Marina,” “Burn My Boat,” and “Goldfish.”
“Carry On” has since reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and spent two weeks atop the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart. Meanwhile, “Remember Me That Way” received 151 first-week radio adds following its September release.
Silver Sands Marina is an actual marina on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, and Chesney traveled to the property to film the music video for the title track.
When Was Kenny Chesney’s Silver Sands Marina Released?
Kenny Chesney released Silver Sands Marina on September 25, 2026.
The album is available digitally and on CD and vinyl. Chesney’s official website also offers several physical editions of the project.
Silver Sands Marina Quick Details
Artist: Kenny Chesney
Album: Silver Sands Marina
Release Date: September 25, 2026
Studio Album: 21st
Number of Songs: 11
Label: HEY NOW Records
Producers: Kenny Chesney and Buddy Cannon
Radio Singles: “Carry On” and “Remember Me That Way”
“Carry On” Chart Peak: No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay
“Remember Me That Way” Radio Date: September 24, 2026
Kenny Chesney’s Silver Sands Marina Tracklist
The complete Silver Sands Marina tracklist includes 11 songs:
“Burn My Boat”
“Carry On”
“Talkin’ Dirt”
“Goldfish” featuring Lily Meola
“Silver Sands Marina”
“It Just Got Weird” featuring Megan Moroney
“Sad Casino”
“Shot A Car Into Space”
“Remember Me That Way”
“What We Got Going On” with Colbie Caillat
“Shot Glass”
Kenny Chesney’s Silver Sands Marina Songs
Several songs from Silver Sands Marina were released before the full album arrived, beginning with “Carry On.” The completed record spans country, rock, island influences, and more reflective ballads, with Chesney describing the project as an album whose songs were designed to work together rather than simply stand alone.
“Carry On”
“Carry On” was the first song released from Silver Sands Marina and served as the debut single for Chesney’s HEY NOW Records.
Written by Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins, and Chase McGill, the song draws inspiration from Key West’s historic Schooner Wharf and its laid-back approach to life.
The single became Chesney’s 100th charting country single and reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in 21 weeks.
“Carry On” also spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart, becoming Chesney’s 37th career chart-topper on that survey.
The song extended another Billboard record, giving Chesney 62 Top 10 hits on the Country Airplay chart, the most of any artist.
“As a creative spirit, sending songs into the universe that hit people in the heart means everything to me,” Chesney told Billboard. “That ‘Carry On,’ as my 100th [charted] single, has had so many big moments is humbling.”
“Remember Me That Way”
Kenny Chesney released “Remember Me That Way” to country radio on September 24, 2026, one day before the arrival of Silver Sands Marina.
The song serves as the album’s second official radio single, following “Carry On,” and was the fifth song shared from the project.
“Remember Me That Way” received 151 first-week radio adds, giving Chesney one of the strongest radio launches of his career.
The song looks back on a relationship that may not have ended well while choosing to hold onto the memories that made it meaningful.
Chesney said that perspective was one of the things that drew him to the song.
“Life isn’t all good or bad, but how we see it.”
He explained that even when a relationship ends, the good memories that brought two people together do not necessarily have to be erased by what happened later.
“This album has had a lot of moments like this, those things you can only live – and gain the perspective from,” Chesney said.
Chesney also performed “Remember Me That Way” during his September album release celebration at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Despite the song’s recent release, fans were already singing along.
“Silver Sands Marina”
The title track followed “Carry On” and introduced the setting that would eventually become the name of the album.
“Silver Sands Marina” centers on a memorable encounter at a lakeside marina and the details that remain long after the moment has passed.
The song also led Chesney to seek out the real Silver Sands Marina on Lake Winnipesaukee and eventually film the music video there.
“Burn My Boat”
“Burn My Boat” was released July 31 and serves as the opening track on Silver Sands Marina.
Written by Casey Beathard, Tucker Beathard, and Ryan Tyndall, it was the third song released ahead of the album.
“Goldfish”
Chesney released “Goldfish” on August 28.
The song features Lily Meola and appears as the fourth track on Silver Sands Marina. Its music video was filmed in Maui.
Who Appears on Kenny Chesney’s Silver Sands Marina?
Three guest artists appear on Silver Sands Marina:
Lily Meola on “Goldfish”
Megan Moroney on “It Just Got Weird”
Colbie Caillat on “What We Got Going On”
The album also includes songs written by a number of established Nashville songwriters.
What Is Kenny Chesney’s Silver Sands Marina About?
Chesney has described Silver Sands Marina as an album intended to work as a complete project rather than simply a collection of individual songs.
The record took its final shape as Chesney added songs and worked through the sequencing of the project. The finished album opens with “Burn My Boat” and closes with “Shot Glass.”
Across its 11 tracks, Silver Sands Marina explores relationships, memories, reflection, humor, and appreciating the moments that stay with you.
The project took approximately three years to complete, with Chesney revisiting recordings, adding songs, and refining the final collection.
Where Is Silver Sands Marina?
Silver Sands Marina is a real, family-owned marina on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, New Hampshire.
The property has been operated by the Gagnon family for generations and offers boat sales, service, storage, and docking facilities. A motel is also located adjacent to the marina.
After recording “Silver Sands Marina,” Kenny Chesney traveled to the location to film the music video for the album’s title track.
Where Was Kenny Chesney’s Silver Sands Marina Video Filmed?
Kenny Chesney filmed the “Silver Sands Marina” music video at the actual Silver Sands Marina on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Longtime collaborator Shaun Silva directed the video, which features scenes around the marina, motel, and pier.
Is Silver Sands Marina a Real Place?
Yes. The Silver Sands Marina connected to Kenny Chesney’s song and music video is a real marina in Gilford, New Hampshire.
Can You Visit Silver Sands Marina?
Although Silver Sands Marina is a real location featured in Kenny Chesney’s music video, the marina is not open to the general public for sightseeing or casual visits.
It is an operating marina, not a tourist attraction, and fans should not plan to visit the property simply to see where the music video was filmed.
The marina continues to provide services for boat owners and customers.
Will Kenny Chesney Perform Songs from Silver Sands Marina on Tour?
Chesney returns to stadiums in 2027 with his Original Vibe Room Tour, beginning April 24 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, and Greylan James will join Chesney for the tour, which concludes with back-to-back shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on August 27 and 28.
Chesney has discussed bringing the new music into his live shows, although a complete concert setlist has not been announced.
For concert dates, venues, opening acts, and ticket information, visit our Kenny Chesney 2027 Tour Guide.
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