When Carrie Underwood married Mike Fisher two years ago, he was a hockey star for the Ottawa Senators. After their wedding, they built a new house in Ottawa, complete with a “man room” for Mike’s hunting trophies. Then last year, Mike was traded to the Nashville Predators. So have they sold the house in Canada? Country Countdown USA’s […]
Last year, Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood had a #1 duet with “Remind Me.” When Brad took that song on the road, he used a “hologram” of Carrie to simulate the duet. But at the end of Brad’s winter tour, Carrie actually surprised Brad on stage. She spoke about that night with Country Countdown USA’s […]
Tim McGraw is doing a couple things this year in support of the military. The first is a Memorial Day concert in New York City. He talked about it with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “We’re doing a Memorial Day show for the Armed Forces, and it’ll be streamed on YouTube. My sister is a […]
Tim McGraw has always been in pretty good shape. He was an athlete in college and works out on the road. But occasionally a movie role has required him to gain weight, as he did last year for Country Strong. However, this year, Tim is definitely in fighting shape, and he’s made a few lifestyle changes now that […]
The Brothers of the Sun tour begins next week, and Tim McGraw says he’s ready. “I’m ready, the band’s ready. Got some great new players, along with the old Dance Hall Doctors, sort of a combination of guys. It was time for a change, time for a different sound, different direction, we haven’t really come […]
Today, we associate the hit song “Red Solo Cup with Toby Keith. But it could have been recorded first by Tim McGraw. That’s because two of the songwriters, Brad & Brett Warren, write for Tim’s publishing company. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with Tim about Red Solo Cup: “I heard this song back when I heard […]
The formal press conference took place Monday May 21st in the Rotunda of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Tim McGraw, recording and movie star, had signed a new record deal with Big Machine Music Group. The label already includes many of Tim’s friends, such as Reba, Martina McBride, and Taylor Swift. But some had […]
Luke Bryan is best known as a singer/songwriter. But lately, thanks to performances on the CMA and ACM Awards, Luke has picked up a reputation as a rather distinctive dancer. Friends like Jason Aldean would like him to stop. But Tim McGraw is taking credit for it. Tim told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “Because […]
Tim McGraw is the father of three girls, with the oldest in high school. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton asked Tim if any of them are dating yet: “No! Gracie’s 15, so I’ve got a good 15-20 years before that happens. I told her that my goal is the nicest guy who comes home with […]
Zac Brown has met and worked with several of his musical influences, including James Taylor and Jimmy Buffett. But just last month, he met the man who he says got him interested in country music 20 years ago: Garth Brooks. He talked about the meeting with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “I just saw his Vegas […]
