Archive for 2012

Jason Aldean Previews Night Train

Jason Aldean Previews Night Train

| October 14, 2012

Jason Aldean’s fifth CD, “Night Train” is available on October 16th. It features 15 new songs, including the #1 hit “Take a Little Ride.” Jason spoke with us about making the album, and what it means for his career: The album seems reflective. Why? I think me being the age I am, a lot of […]

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Lon Helton Wins 6th CMA Award

Lon Helton Wins 6th CMA Award

| October 9, 2012

Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton has been named CMA National Radio Personality of the Year for the 6th time, the most by any radio host.  Lon received the news from Jason Aldean, who was co-hosting the show.  Jason told Lon, “I actually got some news for you, I am the chosen one to come […]

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Jason Aldean Co-Hosts 10/13-14

Jason Aldean Co-Hosts 10/13-14

| October 9, 2012

Jason Aldean joins Lon as co-host this week.  His new CD, “Night Train,” will be released next Tuesday.  It includes the hit “Take a Little Ride.”  He’s been on the road all year with Luke Bryan, and he reacts to some recent comments from Luke.  His new CD includes a song with guest vocals from […]

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Jerrod Niemann New CD Preview

Jerrod Niemann New CD Preview

| October 5, 2012

There is no one better to describe the music on Jerrod Niemann’s new CD “Free The Music” than the man himself.  For that, we went to a Music Row studio to speak face to face with the one and only Jerrod Niemann.  “I look at music as a giant song.  For me, I want to […]

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Darius Rucker To Join Opry

Darius Rucker To Join Opry

| October 2, 2012

DARIUS RUCKER INVITED TO JOIN GRAND OLE OPRY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (October 2, 2012) Award-winning country music artist Darius Rucker was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry this evening by Opry member and friend Brad Paisley. He will formally be inducted into the Opry on Tues., Oct. 16. That show will air live on […]

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Jerrod Niemann Co-Hosts 10/6-7

Jerrod Niemann Co-Hosts 10/6-7

| October 2, 2012

Jerrod Niemann co-hosts the Countdown this week.  His current hit is “Shinin’ On Me,” the first single from his new CD, “Free The Music.”  Jerrod was on tour this year with Miranda Lambert and Chris Young.  He’s about to join a bunch of country stars on the Blake Shelton Cruise. He’s toured with Brad Paisley, […]

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Lady A To Release Christmas CD

Lady A To Release Christmas CD

| September 29, 2012

When Lady Antebellum wasn’t on the road this year with their Own The Night World Tour, they were in the studio working on their first Christmas album.  They will release “On This Winter’s Night” on October 22nd. Charles Kelley told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton, “We spent a lot of time last Christmas listening to songs that […]

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Strait Announces Final Tour

Strait Announces Final Tour

| September 26, 2012

George Strait announced his plans today for a final two-year tour: “The Cowboy Rides Away Tour.”  The press conference was hosted by Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton in the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville.  George said, “It’s been a hard decision for me to make, but as far as the touring […]

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Lady Antebellum Co-Hosts 9/29-30

Lady Antebellum Co-Hosts 9/29-30

| September 26, 2012

Lady Antebellum co-host the Countdown this week.  Their current hit is “Wanted You More.”  They just wrapped up their Own The Night World Tour.  While in London, they met Bruce Springsteen.  They are about to release their first Christmas album, “On This Winter’s Night.”  They are nominated for two CMA Awards, including Album Of The […]

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Urban Sings Miranda’s Latest Hit

Urban Sings Miranda’s Latest Hit

| September 22, 2012

They say it’s the sincerest form of flattery, but a few weeks ago, Keith Urban performed Miranda Lambert’s current hit, “Fastest Girl In Town.”  When Keith co-hosted Country Countdown USA, host Lon Helton asked why he chose that song: “It’s a great song, such a cool song, and actually Nic & I were listening to […]

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