Miranda Lambert says her father forgave her for getting her first tattoo because of George Strait. She told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that it all happened five years ago, when she was opening shows for George Strait: “I had gotten my first tattoo of guns and wings because Kerosene had just gone Gold. My dad was on tour […]
Miranda Lambert just released her 4th CD, playfully titled, “Four The Record.” It’s the follow-up to her Platinum-selling CD, “Revolution,” which won both the ACM and CMA Album of the Year, contained 3 #1 hits, and earned her first Grammy. That was the context behind her conversation with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton. We weren’t […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Miranda Lambert claimed some prized baggage at the 45th Annual CMA Awards where she picked up her second straight Female Vocalist of the Year award. “I was really surprised,” said Lambert. “Honestly, I’m humbled. I had a great year last year, I won three CMAs on my birthday so I was kind […]
“60 MINUTES” PROFILE OF TAYLOR SWIFT TO AIR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH AT 7 PM ET / PT ON CBS TAYLOR CELEBRATES 4TH CONSECUTIVE #1 SINGLE, THREE NEW BILLBOARD HOT 100 DEBUTS NASHVILLE – November 16, 2011 – Four-time Grammy winner and Billboard’s 2011 Woman of the Year Taylor Swift will be profiled this Sunday, November […]
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Reunite For 2012 ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour Superstars to Perform 19 Stadium Dates For Musical Event of 2012 Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw will reunite for the musical event of 2012, the ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour. The 19-date stadium tour finds Chesney, who consistently has crowds “eating up […]
When George Strait co-hosted the Countdown last month, he & Lon discussed his role in revitalizing a local San Antonio golf club. On Friday November 11, George was on hand at the Grand Re-opening of The Resort at Tapatio Springs. During the ribbon cutting ceremony, Strait and partner Tom Cusick detailed the many changes that have taken […]
Miranda Lambert co-hosts Country Countdown USA this week. Her fourth CD, “Four The Record,” has just been released, featuring the current hit, Baggage Claim.” Miranda talks about her wedding, and recalls her favorite memory of that day. She previews her On Fire tour that begins in January. She responds to some comments from husband Blake […]
It’s only been about a year since Taylor Swift released her 3rd album Speak Now. It’s been a success with over 3 million copies sold, and its first 3 singles have gone to #1. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton asked Taylor if she’s begun work on her fourth album: “I’m 25 songs into the next record. I’m excited […]
Taylor Swift did some shows this year with newcomer Hunter Hayes, and she discovered they have many things in common. Taylor told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton, “There’s something about his charisma I haven’t seen in a lot of other artists. He studies everything, he watches everything, and he takes it in, he absorbs it, […]
Taylor Swift was just named CMA Entertainer of the Year for the second time. But as she accepted the award, she credited her fans who supported one of the biggest tours of the year. The final numbers haven’t been announced yet, but they will exceed a million fans. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton asked her what […]
