Tim McGraw announced today that he has signed a record deal with the Big Machine Label Group. The press conference was held in Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Tim said he actually signed the deal a few weeks ago: “Many people know that I came to Nashville 23 years ago on a […]
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 […]
There is a side of Zac Brown the public doesn’t see, and it’s the side that takes a lot of his time and energy. It’s his role as a husband and father of four young daughters. Zac talked about it with Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton: “My little ladies get up in the morning, […]
Zac Brown is a Grammy-winning, Platinum-selling star who also just happens to be an experienced cook. Zac and his family ran a successful restaurant in Georgia before his music career took off. And he’s opening a new restaurant there next month. But his dream was to combine the concert experience with a meal, and take it […]
Happy Birthday to George Strait, who turns 60 today! The Hall of Famer just picked up his 59th #1 song with “Love’s Gonna Make It Alright.” That milestone was on his mind when he spoke to Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton about turning 60: “My gosh, I’m a couple of #1 records behind my age, […]
Zac Brown will co-host the Countdown this week. His current hit is “No Hurry,” and it’s in our Top 5. Zac toured last year with Kenny Chesney, and he talks about that experience. He won a Grammy for his duet with Alan Jackson, and he just did another duet that will be on Alan’ new […]
Jason Aldean is off on Mother’s Day. He told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton he’ll spend the day at home with his wife & daughters: “Usually I get back from the road on Sunday morning, so I get a chance to take mom out to dinner or something like that, but Mother’s Day is a […]
There’s nothing more country than mama. Except mama’s home cooking. And just about every country singer has released a song about mama. Here is our Top 10 list of songs about mama: #10: Mama Don’t Forget To Pray For Me–Diamond Rio’s 1991 hit seemed appropriate for a new band with their first taste of success. […]
Jake Owen married his fiance Lacey Monday morning at a private, sunrise, ocean-side wedding in Vero Beach Florida. Moments later, Jake tweeted, “A best friend for life. I now have a wifey 🙂 my face hurts from smiling. What a wonderful way to start the rest of my life.” Jake and Lacey got engaged one […]
Jason Aldean co-hosts the Countdown this week. His current song, “Fly Over States,” is in the Top 5. Jason won two ACM Awards last month. He’s on the road now with his My Kinda Party tour. He just headlined the Stagecoach festival in California, where he had the chance to perform with the legendary band Alabama. Plus, […]
