Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #713: Kenny Chesney, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, Bill O'Reilly
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Nov 8, 2025 
Kenny Chesney, a celebrated country music star and recent Hall of Fame inductee, shares his early struggles and songwriting journey. He dives into the evolution of country music and its crossover appeal. Joining the panel, Rep. Jared Moskowitz discusses recent political victories and voter dissatisfaction, while Bill O'Reilly offers insights into economic frustrations and rising antisemitism. The trio tackles the impact of charismatic progressive candidates and the challenges of confronting extremism in politics.
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Humble Beginnings Fuel Creativity
- Kenny Chesney recounts early struggles: folding trays for a TV and a cooler as a coffee table in his first apartment.
- He says those years writing songs were some of the happiest of his life.
Choosing Music Over Conventional Life
- Kenny says he never felt he was missing anything despite not having children and being driven by music.
- He notes friends questioned when he'd 'grow up' but he remained content with his path.
Childhood Music Shapes Your Sound
- Kenny Chesney links musical style to childhood influences and the music you soak up as a kid.
- He says spending time in the Virgin Islands broadened his audience and changed his sound.
