Kenny Chesney Look-A-Like Kicked Out of Show
A Kenny Chesney fan who bears a strong resemblance to the country music star was kicked out of a concert.
Nate Blankenship attended Kenny Chesney's concert at Nashville's LP Field on Saturday expecting to enjoy the music. The Tennessee man was escorted from the Brothers of the Sun Tour event by security guards after they claimed that Blankenship's appearance was causing a disturbance.
Following the mishap, the disgruntled Blankenship took to Twitter.
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"Just got kicked out of a [Kenny Chesney] concert because drunk people though I was actually him," the angry school teacher posted. "No refund… So mad."
Dressed in a blue sleeveless shirt, jeans, and a straw cowboy hat, Blankenship had been in the crowd at the concert for four hours when other concertgoers mistook him for the singer, according to a local television station WKRN.
After realizing the incident occurred once it hit the news, Chesney and his crew offered their apologies.
"Being made aware through the media that fan Nathan Blankenship was removed from the Brothers of the Sun Tour show in Nashville on Saturday night, the promoter of the show is contacting Blankenship to resolve the matter," read a statement from Chesney's record label to E! News.
"No one is Chesney's management or promoter camp was aware that this fan has been escorted from the show until after it had been reported by the media," the statement continued.
Promoter Kate McMahon added, "We never want our fans to leave disappointed and we are reaching out to him to make this situation right."
To amend the situation, Blankenship was offered a $200 refund for the ticket he had purchased to the show.
Speaking out about the incident, the school teacher noted that it was not the first time he was mistaken for the "Summertime" singer.
"Here or there somebody asked to take a picture to make their friends or family think they were with Kenny or whatever, that's fine, said Blankenship in an interview with Nashville's ABC 2 News. "I don't mind. I can't help with the way I look."
Blankenship did, however, clarify that he does not intentionally resemble Chesney.
"I would like to thank my family, friends and the many well wishers who have supported me in the past 24 hours, which has probably been the most hectic day of my life," said the Chesney fan in a statement Tuesday.
"I heard from Sony Music and the concert promoters, and they have told me they will be refunding me the money I paid for my ticket to the concert. In addition, Sony has said they will be sending me several CDs, which I appreciate. I would like to clear up one possible misconception. I am not now, nor have I ever been a Kenny Chesney impersonator and contrary to several reports, I do not sign autographs, pretend to be him for financial gain, or follow him around from concert to concert."
