Kenny Chesney on playing Tampa's Raymond James Stadium again

For the third year in a row, Kenny Chesney has chosen Tampa's Raymond James Stadium to launch a national tour with his latest, “No Shoes Nation,” playing the home of the Bucs on March 16.

Here's the coastal-living country king talking about his upcoming show at Ray Jay, his past gigs in Tampa and his favorite memories playing the venue, courtesy of his publicity peeps:

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Tickets are $40.95-$279.25 and go on sale 10 a.m. Dec. 7 via Ticketmaster.

The "No Shoes Nation' tour also features Eric Church, Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves. It marks 20 years of touring for Chesney.

—Photo Credit: Jill Trunnell/Shore Fire Media

UPDATED 4/9: Top 10 summer concerts for Tampa Bay

UPDATED 4/9:

Hottest summer concerts coming to Tampa Bay

Spring is barely a couple weeks old but it's already time to start making plans for the top concerts of the summer.

I know this because my girlfriend has planned everything from transportation to room and meals for us to see Sugarland at the 1-800-ASK-Gary Amphitheatre — in July! 

Yeah, Bruce Springsteen, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jimmy Buffett played here in March but there are plenty more biggies coming through Tampa Bay between now and Labor Day.

Here are the hottest tickets of the summer (by date):

1. Van Halen: April 14, Tampa Bay Times Forum
Van Halen returning to Tampa; check out new single 'Tatoo'

2. Beach Boys: May 5, Straz center
Beach Boys to play Tampa

3. Lady Antebellum: May 11, Gary Amphitheatre
Interview: Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott

4. Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw: June 2, Raymond James Stadium  
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw tour headed to Tampa

5. Neil Diamond: June 3, Tampa Bay Times Forum
Neil Diamond has Tampa date at St. Pete Times Forum

6. Coldplay with Robyn and Wolf Gang: June 28, Tampa Bay Times Forum 
Madonna 'loves' Robyn and you should, too!

7. Def Leppard with Poison: June 30, Tampa Bay Times Forum
Rock of Ages: Let’s talk Def Leppard’s greatest hits

8. Sugarland: July 28,  Gary Amphitheatre
Sugarland revels in role of Nashville rebels

9. Kiss with Motley Crue: July 28, Gary Amphitheatre
Crue singer on three decades of decadence

10. Jason Aldean: Aug. 10,  Gary Amphitheatre
Country star Jason Aldean in Tampa

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw tour headed to Tampa

Country kings Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw's "Brothers of the Sun" tour will be making a stop at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa for a big Saturday bash June 2 that also includes Grace Potter & The Nocturnals as well as Jake Owen.

Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Dec. 9 and will be available at the Raymond James Stadium box office, via Ticketmaster or by phone at 800.745.3000.

"Additional fees may apply to ticket prices" (which means count on 'em).

Prices haven't been announced yet.

"Brothers of the Sun" marks  the first time in 10 years that Chesney and McGraw have toured together.

Not a huge Chesney fan but do enjoy his touching version of this great Guy Clark song: