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 […]
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, […]
