Back Where I'm from Where someone was born and raised holds a special place in their heart. In the song “Back Where I Come From,” written by Kenny Chesney, he speaks from the heart of his hometown and tries to share those feelings with his audience. He sings about specific experiences growing up, and this is his way of reflecting what the feeling of home means to him. The structure in which he wrote this piece focuses a lot of attention on the author himself. His informality invites the public to share their experiences with him. Chesney appeals to emotions through his anecdotes and creates an impression on the audience. Through the analysis of this song it is easy to identify the type of rhetorical appeal that Kenny Chesney presents to his audience. Kenny Chesney was born and raised in the small town of Luttrell, Tennessee. He played football in high school and attended college. “Anyone who is into music is emotional,” (“Kenny Chesney”) comments Chesney. Since he was a child he had the dream of doing what he loves most, namely singing. Kenny Chesney became famous by singing about his own life, which is especially evident in the song "Back Where I Come From." Ultimately, it seems like he wants his audience to feel what he feels and be where he's been. “My audience is intelligent. They are real people who lead whole lives,” (“Kenny Chesney”) explains Chesney. He believes that his audience is, in essence, like him: those who feel the deepest meanings of life. When explaining an artist's audience, it could be as simple as the people who pack music venues around the world to hear their music. In this case, it's more than that. It's the people who listen to his music and don't shrug it off as typical... middle of paper... ics. A successful musical artist appeals to these rhetorical ideas to keep interest in the same type of music growing. The song "Back Where I Come From" tells a lot about its author, Kenny Chesney. Lyrically, the song can relate to so many people on so many levels and appeals to its audience through emotion. The structure he uses influences the music he makes. There are many ways to express feelings and emotions. Music seems to be one of the most effective ways to convey deep thoughts and emotions, because without added rhythm or melody, music is just words. Some viewers may identify with the written lyrics just as well, but Chesney's audience loves him for his musical purpose and talent. He writes from the heart for people like him who can relate to his experiences or live his dreams with him. Kenny Chesney is a lover, a writer, a singer and an inspiration.