Who is Kenny Chesney's wife? Everything we know about his dating life

Who is Kenny Chesney's wife? Everything we know about his dating life

Kenny Chesney, a country singer from the United States, has often drawn attention for his personal life, particularly his relationships. Kenny Chesney's wife has been a topic of intrigue, often linked to his highly publicized brief marriage to Renée Zellweger. While that union was short-lived, the country singer has been in a long-term relationship with Mary Nolan.

Kenny Chesney poses for a photo (L). Kenny attends the 64th Annual BMI Country awards (R)
Kenny Chesney poses for a photo on 16 January 2025 (L). Kenny attends the 64th Annual BMI Country awards (R). Photo: Nathan Congleton, Erika Goldring (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Kenny Chesney was married to Renée Zellweger in 2005. Their marriage lasted only four months before being annulled.
  • Kenny Chesney's ex-wife, Renée Zellweger, is a well-known American actress who ranked among the world's highest-paid actresses by 2007.
  • The American country singer is currently in a long-term relationship with Mary Nolan. They have been dating since 2012.

Kenny Chesney's profile summary

Full nameKenneth Arnold Chesney
GenderMale
Date of birth26 March 1968
Age57 years old (as of 2025)
Zodiac signAries
Place of birthKnoxville, Tennessee, United States
Current residenceLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in feet5'7"
Height in centimetres170
Weight in pounds150
Weight in kilograms68
Hair colourDark brown
Eye colourBlue
Relationship statusDating
GirlfriendMary Nolan
Father David Chesney
MotherKaren Chandler
SiblingsJennifer Chandler
EducationGibbs High School, East Tennessee State University
ProfessionSinger, musician, songwriter
Years active1993–present
GenresCountry, country rock, gulf and western, neotraditional country
Net worth$180 million
Instagram@kennychesney
X (Twitter)@kennychesney
Websitekennychesney.com

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Who is Kenny Chesney's wife?

Chesney is currently unmarried. He was, however, married to Renée Zellweger, but their marriage did not last long. Here is more about Kenny Chesney's wife, kids and relationship history.

Renée Zellweger (May 2005–December 2005)

Renee Zellweger during Bridget Jones un amore di ragazzo movie photocall
American actress Renee Zellweger during Bridget Jones un amore di ragazzo movie photocall at Hotel de la ville. Rome (Italy), on 5 February 2025. Photo: Massimo Insabato
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Kenny Chesney was married to Renée Zellweger, an American actress. The two had met in January 2005 during a relief event following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Kenny and Renée married in a ceremony on the island of St. John on 9 May 2005.

They declared their plans for their marriage annulment on 15 September 2005, after only four months of marriage. Renée stated fraud as the cause in the associated papers. During an interview with Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, Kenny stated:

The only fraud that was committed was me thinking that I knew what it was like… that I really understood what it was like to be married, and I really didn't.

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The annulment process was finalised in late December 2005. Kenny and Renée did not have children together.

Amy Colley (2008–2010)

Following her divorce, the country singer began dating Amy Colley, who was Miss Tennessee in 2005 and worked as a burn unit nurse. Chesney and Colley were seen travelling in the Bahamas and Malibu throughout their relationship, but they kept their romance private.

They spent two years together. However, their relationship ended when Chesney was sighted in Cancun with ESPN journalist Jenn Brown in 2010. They also didn't have children.

Mary Nolan (2012–present)

Kenny Chesney (L) and Mary Nolan (R) attend the 2014 American Country Countdown Awards
Recording artist Kenny Chesney and Mary Nolan attend the 2014 American Country Countdown Awards at Music City Center on 15 December 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Jason Merritt
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Kenny has been dating Mary Nolan, a model and dancer, since 2012. They are well-known for keeping their relationship covert, and they are rarely seen together.

Kenny Chesney and Mary Nolan were first spotted hanging out together at the 2014 American Country Countdown Awards in Nashville. The couple does not have a child yet.

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FAQs

  1. Who is Kenny Chesney? He is an American country singer. He is one of the most popular touring artists in American country music.
  2. How old is Kenny Chesney? He is 56 years old as of February 2025. Kenny was born on 26 March 1968.
  3. Is Kenny Chesney married? No. He is, however, in a romantic relationship with Mary Nolan. Kenny Chesney was previously married to Renée Zellweger.
  4. Is Grace Potter, Kenny Chesney's wife? No. Grace Potter, an American singer-songwriter and musician, is married to Eric Valentine, an American record producer.
  5. How many times has Kenny Chesney been married? He was married once to Renée Zellweger.
  6. Is Kenny Chesney married to Mary Nolan? No. They have been dating since 2012.
  7. How many kids does Kenny Chesney have? He does not have any children.
  8. How tall is country singer Kenny Chesney? He is 5 feet 7 inches or 170 centimetres tall.

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Kenny Chesney's most recognised marriage was to actress Renée Zellweger in 2005, which was annulled after barely four months. Discussions about Kenny Chesney's wife often revolve around this short-lived union. Beyond that, Kenny has a rather quiet dating life. He has been in a relationship with Mary Nolan for several years now, since 2012.

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Tatiana Thiga (Lifestyle writer) Tatiana Thiga is a content creator who joined Yen in 2022. She is an English literature graduate from Kenyatta University. She has amassed sufficient knowledge working on a variety of topics, including biographies, fashion and lifestyles, guides, and more. In 2023, Tatiana finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can reach her at tatianathiga@gmail.com