Kenny Chesney, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a well-placed source, Kenny Chesney is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the singer's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 12/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Chesney for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 57-year-old singer, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Chesney so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the singer have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Luttrell Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Luttrell (Kenny Chesney's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the singer was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“#ChesneyPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 11 Jan 2026
“Congrats! Kenny has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 11 Jan 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Kenny Chesney?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 11 Jan 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Kenny Chesney?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?
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