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New Kenny Chesney album coming in September? (Updated 6/5/14)

Kenny Chesney had a grand plan for 2014 – take the year off from touring to focus on making an album. But Chesney never said he was going to stick to his word, though he isn't exactly hitting the road again.

The country heartthrob found one opportunity he couldn't pass up when he was invited by actor Matthew McConaughey and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to play their benefit on May 17 at the House of Blues. The price to get into the exclusive gig in which Chesney played an hour-long acoustic set? A hefty $350, with all proceeds benefiting McConaughey's charity called Just Keep Livin' Foundation and Brees' charity The Brees Dream Foundation.

Chesney has been working on the aforementioned new album, which is slated to be released in fall 2014, since last October. It will be his 15th studio project, following 2013's "Life on the Rock" and 2012's "Welcome to the Fishbowl." Though no release date has been announced, Chesney sent a rather cryptic tweet to fans on May 28 that said, "9.30.14." A clue, perhaps?

Though he's been off the road and away from the fans, Chesney was the recent recipient of a pretty big honor. The crooner was named in Billboard's recent list of Top Live Acts of the past quarter century, with his live shows having grossed ninth highest on the list. Other artists named included the Rolling Stones, U2 and Bruce Springsteen, and though Chsney took a bread from the road in both 2010 and 2014, he was still able to sell 12,681,629 tickets while playing NFL stadiums around the country.

Jimmy Buffett has new album in the pipe(line) (Updated July 18, 2013)

Jimmy Buffett is back! After a four-year hiatus from the studio, the legendary musician is set to release a brand new album.

With no shortage of islands prefixed by "St" (as if Buffett needed the inspiration), his "Songs from St. Somewhere" is reportedly set to arrive in stores on August 20, 2013 and will feature former Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler on guitar. According to a message on the British rocker's official Facebook page, he'll contribute to a song titled "Oldest Surfer on the Beach," which he also penned.

Though other surprise guests are surely in the works, Knopfler is the first to be announced – and probably for good reason. This is not the first time Buffett has worked with Knopfler, as the two collaborated on a version of the 2004 Knopfler song "Whoop de Doo" that Buffett later covered for his 2006 album "Take the Weather with You."

Another name Parrotheads will surely recognize on the album? How about singer/songwriter Will Kimbrough, who has now contributed to Buffett's last four projects. The two also co-wrote the title track to Kimbrough's 2010 LP, "Wings," before Buffett turned around and also cut the tune for one of his own discs.

Buffett has a number of upcoming U.S. tour dates scheduled as part of his ongoing Songs from St. Somewhere trek. He also has two late-September dates on the calendar in Paris, France at Le Trabendo and La Cigale. Knopfler, meanwhile, currently is touring Europe in support of his latest solo effort, "Privateering."

About Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffett has been recording music since 1968 and continues to be a successful artist among his followers, famously known as "Parrotheads." His music is most known for its island and vacation feel. Some of his hit singles include "Margaritaville," "Come Monday," and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere," in which he was featured with country superstar Alan Jackson.

Buffett began his musical career in Nashville, Tennessee and eventually moved to Key West. It was there he combined country, folk and pop music interlaced with the sounds of the islands. Much of the inspiration for his music also comes from his frequent visits to the Caribbean. He now has over 30 albums to his name, including 9 certified Platinum or Multi-Platinum, and his latest success has come in collaborations with country artists. After the success of "It's Five'Oclock Somewhere" in 2003, he was nominated for a CMA Award in 2007 for the song "Hey Good Lookin," featuring Jackson and George Strait. He also partnered with the Zac Brown Band on the song "Knee Deep" in 2010.

Buffett is not only a successful musician, businessman and author, he recently tried his hand at acting when he guest-starred in a season 2 episode of Hawaii Five-0 in 2011. The avid aviator played a veteran helicopter pilot who helped to extract the show's main character, Steve McGarrett, from a messy situation in North Korea. Buffett had previously tried his hand at cameo roles on the small screen, but his Five-0 turn drew rave reviews from fans of the CBS drama, and may lead to other TV appearances.

In May 2012 Buffet announced he was working on a follow-up album to 2009's "Buffet Hotel," telling Billboard magazine that songs such as "Useless and Important Information," are in the running for the album title. He also continues to tour, with tickets often selling out in minutes.

Scoop up some Jimmy Buffet tickets and enjoy the pre-show partying with the Parrotheads almost as much as the show itself.