In a recent revealing interview with USAWeekend.com – Zac Brown got a chance to talk about his life, and the fact that he enjoys cooking, and also that singer/songwriter James Taylor was the largest influence in his life when it came to music.

With the current hit – Whatever It Is - making the steady climb up the Country Top 20, the Georgia native has his 2nd top country song with the Zac Brown Band. Chicken Fried was a #1 country song in 2008, and the next release from their Gold certified album – The Foundation - is expected soon, and you can expect that – Toes – will be spending some time on the country charts since many of his loyal fans seem to have already made it a favorite in their ipod players.

The Band is currrently on tour – and you can go to the Official Zac Brown Band website for the list of cities and dates, and to stay up to date on the latest news about Zac and the boys.

It has been a steady climb for the Zac Brown Band and their single “Country Fried”, but they have made it to the the No. 1 position on the Country Singles Chart.

‘Country Fried’ is a song with classic Country roots and also has a touch of Reggae, Bluegrass, and basic Vocal harmonies. Zac Brown has captured a grass roots type of Pop Music that is his own, but seems to remind you of other jam type bands like Dave Matthews.

‘The Foundation’ Album and the Chicken Fried song has taken it’s time climbing the Top 40 Country Songs Chart and seems to have a mass appeal to Country Music fans who don’t always want the polished and perfected studio album that seems to be the norm today, but instead want more of the classic good time and solid instrumental dance + sing alongs.

Here Is a Live Performance of “Country Fried” from the Zac Brown Band from the House of Blues in New Orleans, take notice of the Bluegrass style Instrumental jam towards the End.