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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
The 54th annual Grammy Awards take place Sunday night in Los Angeles. Country stars will be in full force in the audience and on stage. Triple nominee Jason Aldean will perform his nominated hit, “Don’t You Wanna Stay” with previous winner Kelly Clarkson. The Band Perry will be part of a tribute to Glen Campbell. […]
Toby Keith released a video for a song called “Red Solo Cup.” It’s included in his new CD, “Clancy’s Tavern.” It’s the only song on the album he didn’t write. Toby told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “This song was sent to me, and they said, ‘You’re not gonna believe it.’ So I heard it, […]
