THIS WEEK

Carrie’s Duet: Live or Hologram?

Carrie’s Duet: Live or Hologram?

| June 2, 2012

Last year, Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood had a #1 duet with “Remind Me.”  When Brad took that song on the road, he used a “hologram” of Carrie to simulate the duet.  But at the end of Brad’s winter tour, Carrie actually surprised Brad on stage.  She spoke about that night with Country Countdown USA’s […]

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Carrie Underwood Co-Hosts 6/2-3

Carrie Underwood Co-Hosts 6/2-3

| May 29, 2012

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 […]

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McGraw Salutes The Soldiers

McGraw Salutes The Soldiers

| May 27, 2012

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 […]

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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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