Chesney to appear at Regal's Pinnacle Theatre for Variety children's charity

National country star and East Tennessee's own Kenny Chesney is set to appear at a movie premiere in Knoxville next month, to benefit Variety, the Children's Charity.

It's one more in a long string of high-profile movie premieres Regal has brought to Knoxville.

This one will be held on April 14 at Regal's Pinnacle theater in Turkey Creek.

"East Tennesseans are proud of Kenny and Regal is honored to host him for this Tennessee premiere of his concert movie. Through RealD 3D, fans will be fully immersed in the experience and awed by the music," said Greg Dunn, president and chief operating officer for Regal Entertainment Group. "Regal Entertainment Group is proud to partner with Sony's Hot Ticket to present this film in theatres across the country to provide moviegoers unprecedented access to enjoy Kenny Chesney's high energy concerts."

Chesney will be promoting Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D, a three-dimensional movie featuring last summer's tour.

Getting a ticket

General admission tickets will cost $25 and go on sale on Friday, March 12 at 9 a.m. at the Pinnacle Stadium 18.

What's in store

After walking the red carpet, Chesney will address the theater and say a few words about the movie. Guests will enjoy a catered reception in the lobby, as The Chillbillies perform.

As for the movie, it was filmed over six nights in five locations: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Seattle, Foxboro, and Indianapolis during the Sun City Carnival tour.

Sony Pictures will be releasing Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-D presented by The Hot Ticket on April 21, in select theaters nationwide for a limited engagement.