Category: NEWS

Tim McGraw Sings For Soldiers

Tim McGraw Sings For Soldiers

| November 10, 2013

Nashville, TN- Oct. 9, 2013- Country superstar Tim McGraw is set to perform a special concert in Jacksonville, FL on Sunday, Nov. 10 for military members and their families at U.S. Naval Station Mayport to celebrate Veterans Day.  “Chase Presents Live From The HomeFront: Tim McGraw” will also be broadcast live on the Pentagon Channel […]

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Strait, Shelton, Swift CMA Winners

Strait, Shelton, Swift CMA Winners

| November 7, 2013

NASHVILLE – At “The 47th Annual CMA Awards,”  Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton made history as the first married couple to win top honors as CMA’s Female and Male Vocalists of the Year four years in a row; with George Strait securing victory in the coveted Entertainer of the Year category, which he last won […]

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The Party BEFORE The Party

The Party BEFORE The Party

| November 6, 2013

CMA Week in Nashville is basically one big party.  It starts on Sunday, and continues until after the awards show on Wednesday night.  Lots of parties, with SESAC and Spotify kicking things off Sunday, ASCAP on Monday, and BMI on Tuesday.  You can’t have a party in Nashville without country stars, and they’re out in full […]

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Dierks Bentley Rides For Kids

Dierks Bentley Rides For Kids

| November 3, 2013

Dierks Bentley’s 8th annual Miles & Music motorcycle ride & concert got underway Sunday morning south of Nashville.  Hundreds of avid cyclists lined up on a cool and clear fall day to take part.  Before the ride, Dierks said, “It’s great, the weather’s awesome, some cool celebrity guys here, my buddy Mike Wolf from American […]

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Blake Tells Danielle’s Secret Crush

Blake Tells Danielle’s Secret Crush

| November 2, 2013

As her coach for Season 4 of The Voice, Blake Shelton got to know Danielle Bradbery pretty well.  So when Danielle made it to the finals, he had a surprise.  Blake explained it to Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton.  “She really looks up to Hunter.  Of course she’s a 16 year old girl, so besides […]

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Blake Shelton’s Busy Week

Blake Shelton’s Busy Week

| November 2, 2013

A few weeks ago, it was reported that Blake Shelton had personally lobbied NBC to move a special live edition of The Voice from Wednesday November 6th, which would have put it up against ABC’s broadcast of the CMA Awards.  This week, Blake shared details of his efforts with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “I felt stupid […]

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Blake Loves Miranda’s New Duet

Blake Loves Miranda’s New Duet

| November 2, 2013

Blake Shelton isn’t jealous that his wife is singing with another man.  In fact, he’s a huge fan!  Blake told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that he hopes Miranda’s current duet with Keith Urban, “We Were Us,” goes all the way to #1: “I’ll tell you an interesting story.  The co-writer of that song, Nicole Galyon, […]

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Blake Shelton’s New LA Home

Blake Shelton’s New LA Home

| November 2, 2013

Last summer, Blake Shelton invited us to do the countdown in his Hollywood Hills home.  At the time, he complained that it was too big and definitely not his style.  So this time, we wanted to know if he’s moved.  Turns out that he has.  Blake told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton about his new […]

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Garth Brooks Inducts Kenny Rogers

Garth Brooks Inducts Kenny Rogers

| October 28, 2013

Back in 1989, Kenny Rogers was at the peak of his career, playing stadiums, hosting TV shows, winning Grammy Awards, and making movies.  That same year, a young man from Yukon Oklahoma, Garth Brooks, released his debut album.  Sunday night in Nashville, Garth inducted Kenny into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the moment […]

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Lee Brice Baby Due In December

Lee Brice Baby Due In December

| October 20, 2013

Last month, Lee Brice announced he and his wife Sara are expecting a baby boy.  Now we know when it’s due.  Lee broke the news to Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “Early December.  Of course I’ve got shows right up til the end of November, and she’s freakin’ out!  ‘I got a feelin’ he’s gonna […]

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