Miranda Lambert has friends in high places! As in, friends who are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. At the Academy of Country Music Awards last month, Miranda presented the Crystal Milestone Award to Merle Haggard, who has been a friend and fan for many years. She was joined on stage that night by George […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuesday night, Keith Urban and Vince Gill hosted their fifth annual All For The Hall concert in Nashville. The 3 hour show raised over $600,000 for the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. The show featured a broad range of artists, from newcomers to established superstars to legends. The day before, Keith met with […]
Brad Paisley is working on a new album at his home studio south of Nashville. It’s the same place where he recorded his last album, “Wheelhouse.” Only this time, he’s added a few new features. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton traveled to Brad’s studio this week and got a first-hand look. (Lon) A house is […]
Dierks Bentley describes the making of his latest album “Riser” as a journey from grief to gratitude. He started the album in 2012, and in June of that year, his father died. One year later, he found out that he and his wife were expecting their third child, a boy. In between, he went on […]
There seemed to be a touch of emotion in George Strait’s final Nashville concert Friday night. Perhaps it was the song “Troubadour” that summed it up. The first line is “I still feel 25 most of the time.” That’s how old Strait was when he first rode into Nashville back in 1977. He had picked up […]
Last month, Thompson Square launched its first-ever headline tour. They’re calling it the “Just Feels Good Tour,” after their current album. Before they hit the road, the duo held a tour preview for the Nashville media. Keifer & Shawna talked about the tour with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton. Keifer: We’ve been on some great tours these […]
Weather forecasters predicted 40 mile an hour winds Thursday night in Nashville. That didn’t scare off hundreds of radio DJs away from the annual Sony Music Boat Show on the Cumberland River. Although the boat was forced to stay docked, the passengers were treated to a great night of music featuring Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, […]
