Category: NEWS

Jake Owen Gets New Corvette

Jake Owen Gets New Corvette

| June 29, 2014

Jake Owen recently picked up some new wheels, and Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton helped.  Jake’s new car is a 2014 Corvette, and Lon is part of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green.  Lon joined Jake at the Museum in April, where Jake got a tour, and did a concert.  They talked about it […]

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Little Big Town’s Cocktail Recipe

Little Big Town’s Cocktail Recipe

| June 26, 2014

Little Big Town invited a group of Nashville area reporters to join them for a little “Day Drinking,” in honor of their new single of that name.  The center of attention was a custom cocktail, created by the band, which they call an LBT-Rita. “It’s easy.  We stole it from somebody else, and modified it:” 1 can […]

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Justin Moore’s Father’s Day Wishes

Justin Moore’s Father’s Day Wishes

| June 14, 2014

Justin Moore is spending Father’s Day 2014 with his family at home in Arkansas. His wife is expecting a new baby next month, and Justin is spending more time at home this year.  He told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton about his daughters Ella (who’s 4) and 2 year old Kennedy: “Thankfully, my youngest just became […]

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The Band Perry’s Kimberly Married

The Band Perry’s Kimberly Married

| June 13, 2014

The Band Perry’s lead singer Kimberly married Texas Rangers catcher J.P. Arencibia Thursday at the Perry family church in Greenville TN.  People Magazine reports that Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and Blake Shelton were among the celebrity guests. Friday night at CMA Music Fest, Kimberly was asked about her wedding plans, and she said, “The greatest […]

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Frankie Ballard’s #1 & Nephew

Frankie Ballard’s #1 & Nephew

| June 10, 2014

Frankie Ballard says June 9th will always have special significance in his life.  It was the day he celebrated his first #1: “Helluva Life.”  But more importantly, it was the day he became an uncle!  He told reporters before the party, “My mom & dad were going to drive down, and my older sister has […]

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George Strait’s Historic Texas Night

George Strait’s Historic Texas Night

| June 8, 2014

GEORGE STRAIT’S THE COWBOY RIDES AWAY TOUR FINAL RIDE SHATTERS INDOOR CONCERT ATTENDANCE RECORD FOR NORTH AMERICA AT 104,793 Three-Hour Concert Showcased an Impressive 40-Song Set List Including 20 of Strait’s Amassed 60 No. 1 Singles ARLINGTON, Texas (Saturday, June 7, 2014) – George Strait has set many records in his illustrious career: the most No. […]

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Alan Jackson To Celebrate 25th

Alan Jackson To Celebrate 25th

| June 5, 2014

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 5, 2014)  Superstar Alan Jackson held a press conference this morning at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville to announce a year-long celebration of his 25th year in the music business. Jackson’s 25th anniversary celebration is a multi-faceted undertaking that will celebrate his countless – and ongoing – contributions to […]

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Inside Miranda Lambert’s Closet

Inside Miranda Lambert’s Closet

| May 31, 2014

Miranda Lambert is the latest country star to open her closet for an exhibition at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum.  The 5-time Female Vocalist of the Year now joins Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift for an exhibit called “Backstage Access.”  Miranda hosted a media preview for the exhibition, and talked about putting […]

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Cole Swindell Celebrates 1st #1

Cole Swindell Celebrates 1st #1

| May 28, 2014

It was a perfect day to be “chillin’ it” in Nashville, and that’s exactly what the guy behind that hit did Monday.  Cole Swindell was the guest of honor at a party celebrating his debut #1: “Chillin’ It.”  Several of his famous friends even showed up, including Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley.  Throughout […]

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Brantley Gilbert Salutes Soldiers

Brantley Gilbert Salutes Soldiers

| May 24, 2014

Brantley Gilbert launched his new album by hosting a motorcycle rally from his hometown in Georgia to Arlington National Cemetery.  The event is done in conjunction with the Folds Of Honor Foundation, an organization that supports the families of soldiers who died in battle. Fans can follow along with the journey here. Brantley has also championed […]

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