Kenny Chesney Addresses Rumors About Grace Potter: “Even My Mom Thought We Were Together”
Kenny Chesney is finally putting long–running rumors to rest. In his newly released book, the country superstar opens up about the public speculation surrounding his relationship with singer Grace Potter — his collaborator on the emotional hit “You and Tequila.” Despite their undeniable chemistry both onstage and in the studio, Chesney says the two were never romantically involved.
Kenny explains that musical synergy can often lead fans to assume something more personal is happening behind the scenes. “We were very close while working together, but we never dated,” he clarifies. The singer even revealed that his own mother once asked if he and Potter were “seeing each other,” echoing the same rumors fans had speculated for years.
Grace Potter has also spoken highly of their collaboration, describing their connection as one built on mutual respect and shared artistic vulnerability. Their emotional delivery in “You and Tequila” came from the intensity of the song — not a secret romance.
Released in 2011, “You and Tequila” quickly became one of Chesney’s most talked-about songs, partly due to the lingering curiosity surrounding their partnership. With these new revelations in his book, Kenny Chesney has finally closed the chapter on a decade-long rumor.