Carrie Underwood co-hosts the Countdown this week. Her current hit is “Good Girl,” and it’s in the Top 5. She just released her fourth album, “Blown Away,” and it’s been the top-selling country CD for three weeks. Lon asks her about the cover photo. They also talk about her hockey star husband, Mike Fisher. She […]
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 […]
Tim McGraw will co-host Country Countdown USA this week. He has two songs in the Top 10: A duet with Kenny Chesney, plus “Better Than I Used To Be.” He talks about both, plus he previews the Brothers Of the Sun tour, which kicks off June 2 in Tampa. Tim just signed a new record […]
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 […]
