Kenny Chesney is Sphere-bound. The country star announced Thursday that he’ll launch a 12-date residency at the state-of-the-art dome-shaped venue in Las Vegas in May, nine months after he wrapped a U.S. tour that hit Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium in July.

Kenny Chesney will become the first country artist to play the Las Vegas Sphere with a 12-show residency this spring. Here's what to expect.

Kenny Chesney will become the first country artist to headline Las Vegas' innovative new Sphere venue with a residency in May and June.