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Kenny Chesney Co-Hosts 2/25-26
Kenny Chesney co-hosts the Countdown this week, talking about his Brothers of the Sun tour, featuring Tim McGraw, kickin’ off in June. Kenny explains how the tour came about, what fans can expect, and why they’re only doing stadium shows this year. Kenny also gives and update on his next album, and his reaction to being [...]
Keith Urban’s Gift From Brad
Keith Urban is good friends with fellow guitar-slinger Brad Paisley. The two had a #1 duet a few years ago with “Start A Band.” So when it was reported that Keith was going on vocal rest for a few weeks after his vocal surgery, Brad said he wanted to do a silent jam with Keith: [...]
Keith Is Late With Excuse
We all have those days when we’re running late. Keith Urban had one of those days the morning he did Country Countdown USA. He arrived about ten minutes late, but was proud to say “I have an excuse! My producer wrote me a note.” Just like in school. So here’s a picture of Keith’s note, written by [...]
Keith Urban’s Vocal Recovery
Back in November, the country music world was stunned to hear that one of its biggest stars, Keith Urban, was about to have surgery on his vocal chords. Then last month, Keith made his first public appearances since the surgery, with a #1 party in Nashville, and a performance at the Grand Ole Opry. Shortly [...]
Keith Urban Honors Act of Valor
Nashville felt a bit like Hollywood a couple weeks ago. The reason was a celebrity-studded screening of the new movie “Act Of Valor.” The guest list included Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Jake Owen, and Wynonna, all of whom have songs on the movie’s soundtrack. Afterwards, Keith told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton he was moved [...]
Urban Celebrates Summer in Winter
Keith Urban enjoys celebrating #1 hits. His last one, “Long Hot Summer,” hit the top of the charts back in October. Around that time, Keith found out he needed some vocal surgery, and had to take some time off. The “Long Hot Summer” #1 party was delayed a few months so everyone connected with the song could [...]
Lon Helton Wins ACM Award
We are thrilled and honored that the Academy of Country Music has named Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton as the 2012 National Broadcast Personality of the Year! The award will be presented on April 1st in Las Vegas, which is ironically the show’s 20th anniversary! Country Countdown made it’s debut the first week of [...]
Toby’s Son Plays for Team USA
Toby Keith and his friend Roger Clemens were in San Antonio last month as Toby’s 14-year-old son Stelen played on Team USA’s under-16 high school team in a game against Team Canada. Also on the team, Snoop Dog’s son Cordell. Toby told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton he’s very proud of his son: “Watching him [...]
Keith Urban Co-Hosts 2/18-19
Keith Urban co-hosts the Countdown this week for a conversation about his recovery from vocal chord surgery, his desire to be a coach on the Australian version of The Voice, how his wife helped him in writing the music to the new movie “Act Of Valor,” and the national broadcast premiere of his new song “For [...]
Red Solo Cups on Music Row
Nashville residents and visitors know about the huge Musica statue at the base of Music Row. A few weeks ago, the statue was covered with Red Solo Cups. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with Toby about it. “I was in Nashville recently and saw it. Most of them were gone by the time I [...]
