THIS WEEK

Tim McGraw Is In Shape

Tim McGraw Is In Shape

| May 27, 2012

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 […]

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McGraw Ready For The Road

McGraw Ready For The Road

| May 27, 2012

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 […]

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McGraw Heard Red Solo Cup First

McGraw Heard Red Solo Cup First

| May 26, 2012

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 […]

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McGraw Discusses His New Deal

McGraw Discusses His New Deal

| May 26, 2012

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 […]

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McGraw: Luke’s Dance Teacher

McGraw: Luke’s Dance Teacher

| May 26, 2012

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 […]

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McGraw: Daughters Not Dating Yet

McGraw: Daughters Not Dating Yet

| May 26, 2012

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 […]

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Tim McGraw Co-Hosts 5/26-27

Tim McGraw Co-Hosts 5/26-27

| May 21, 2012

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 […]

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Tim McGraw Signs New Deal

Tim McGraw Signs New Deal

| May 21, 2012

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 […]

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Zac Brown Meets His Idol

Zac Brown Meets His Idol

| May 20, 2012

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 […]

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Zac Brown is Father First

Zac Brown is Father First

| May 20, 2012

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, […]

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