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Holly Gleason on Kenny Chesney, Grit, and their book "Heart Life Music"
16th November 2025 • Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon • Sean Dillon | Beyond the Mic
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"If you've got dreams, wherever they are, no, they don't always come easy. But if you believe, do the hard work and keep coming back, you'll be amazed at what can happen."

Welcome Holly Gleason:

We’re joined on the Starline by a music critic, dreamer, an award winning writer, teacher, songwriter and publicist. She’s written for Rolling Stone, The LA & NY Times, Playboy, and many more. Her latest project is co-author of Kenny Chesney’s book “Heart Life Music”. We welcome Holly Gleason

AG, Holly, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why was this the perfect opportunity for this book?

“And if you've got dreams, whatever they are, know they don't always come easy. But if you believe, do the hard work, and keep coming back, you'd be amazed at what can happen.” How was the one story that you witnessed that showed the never quit in Kenny Chesney?

The Impossible Question:

What would your life had been had Kenny Chesney was never in it?

The Rockin' 8:

Co-author of Kenny Chesney’s book “Heart Life Music” Holly Gleason join us for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure.

1. Favorite flower?

2. Last book you read that wasn’t one you wrote?

3. Country star that didn’t get the recognition they deserved?

4. Secret place where you get most of your writing done?

5. Favorite Taylor Swift song?

6. Best memory of Mr. Corliss?

7. Favorite Kenny Chesney song?

8. Last time you saw a shooting star was where?

One Big Question:

You once wrote on forgiveness: "People are flawed, broken, damaged, pity them and move on. Let it go. Bless them and send them on their way. Feel lighter." How has writing given you the opportunity to forgive others?

Where can people find the book?

3 words to describe your love of music?

The Wrap:

She loves Stargazer lilies, writing in Holly’s Diner and wants you to read the book she co-wrote with Kenny Chesney “Heart Life Music”. Holly Gleason thanks for taking the time to talk with us today and rabbit, rabbit to you.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.



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