Building a Boy Band
Chesney has always wanted to be in a boy band. He lives for tight vocals and pop energy. He was thrilled to be picked as a part of the reality/comedy show Funny or Die’s Boy Search! The resulting boy band, The New Average, has recorded two songs and produced one fantastic music video. The official video “Hey!” was released on YouTube’s VEVO on May 28, 2014.
Watch every episode of BoySearch! from the very beginning right here:
- Casting Notice
- Prequel – Meet the Judges
- Chapter 1 – The Auditions
- Chapter 2 – The Final Eight
- Chapter 3 – A Band is Born
- Chapter 4 – The Perfect Haircut with Midnight Red
- Chapter 5 – Dressing the Part
- Chapter 6 – Name that Band with Hot Chelle Rae
- Chapter 7 – Making a Hit Song with the Backstreet Boys (warning: some adult language)
- Chapter 8 – Season Finale
Vocals
Chesney has only officially recorded one single–“I Know What You Want.” He has two demos that were rough recorded and two other original songs written. He has performed and auditioned with numerous cover songs. He typically performs pop, R&B, and Broadway show tunes.
Collaboration Project
Summer 2014 – Chesney, along with one of his best friends, Keith Sorrells, co-wrote the lyrics to “Goodbye.” The very talented Keith played EVERY instrument then the two of them recorded their vocals. Keith named the group “Ms. Hollywood’s Thompson.” The song is a very unusual mix of retro-rock and pop. If you like it, then also like the group on Facebook.
Co-Ed Band
Chesney spent a few months in a cover band appropriately named “Co-ed.” They played a show at House of Blues in Anaheim and made it in front of the judges on X-Factor before being split apart by Simon.
Just for Fun
Chesney and his mother, Heidi, recorded a music video appreciating the joy of Chicken Minis from Chick-Fil-A. They have also recorded the “Chick-Fil-A One App Rap” but have not moved forward on the video.