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Dan + Shay Co-Host 12/14-15

Dan + Shay Co-Host 12/14-15

| December 9, 2024

The co-hosts this wknd are Dan + Shay, who’re in our Top 10 with “Bigger Houses.” They also have their first-evet holiday album: It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album. They talk about that album and play some songs from it. They’re on a media tour now, appearing on a lot of TV shows.

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George Birge Co-Hosts 12/7-8

George Birge Co-Hosts 12/7-8

| December 2, 2024

The co-host this wknd is George Birge, who’s in the Top 5 with “Cowboy Songs.” This is George’s first time to co-host. He talks about his journey from Austin TX to Nashville with help from Toby Keith. He toured this year with Parker McCollum and Sam Hunt, and will hit the road in 2025 with […]

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Top 10 Thanksgiving Songs

Top 10 Thanksgiving Songs

| November 27, 2024

The day of Thanksgiving is celebrated in the USA on the last Thursday of November. The history of it goes back to English tradition during the 1500s. The pilgrims and puritans brought the tradition here. The first president, George Washington, proclaimed the first Thanksgiving in 1789. It was made a national holiday by Abraham Lincoln […]

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Keith Urban Co-Hosts 11/30-12/1

Keith Urban Co-Hosts 11/30-12/1

| November 25, 2024

The co-host this wknd is Keith Urban, who is in the countdown with “Messed Up As Me.” Keith just released a new album called “High.” He recently appeared at the Concert For Carolina, at the invitation of Eric Church. Also there was a longtime friend, James Taylor. Keith also teases his 2025 world tour. Keith […]

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Parmalee Co-Hosts 11/23-24

Parmalee Co-Hosts 11/23-24

| November 18, 2024

The co-host this weekend will be the band Parmalee. They’re in our Top 5 this week with “Gonna Love You.” They recently performed at the Concert For Carolina, and tell stories about that show. They toured this past year with Kane Brown & Tyler Hubbard. They also talk about their plans for 2025. Lon asked […]

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Thomas Rhett Co-Hosts 11/16-17

Thomas Rhett Co-Hosts 11/16-17

| November 11, 2024

The co-host this wknd is Thomas Rhett, who’s in our Top 10 with “Beautiful As You.” It’s from his new album “About A Woman.” Thomas will perform with pop star Teddy Swims on the CMA Awards. He tells Lon he’s been writing with a lot of new artists. Plus he previews his Vegas residency. On […]

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Blake Doesn’t Watch The Voice

Blake Doesn’t Watch The Voice

| November 9, 2024

Blake Shelton spent 12 years and 23 seasons as a coach on The Voice. He left the show in May of 2023, and he told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton he hasn’t watched the show much since he left. “I saw Reba on the show a couple of times, but I didn’t watch a lot […]

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Blake Honors Toby Keith

Blake Honors Toby Keith

| November 8, 2024

Last month, the late Toby Keith was one of the inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. His career was celebrated with performances by Post Malone, Eric Church, and Blake Shelton. He was formally inducted by Alabama’s lead singer Randy Owen. And his acceptance was delivered by his widow Tricia. Here are photos from […]

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Blake Shelton Co-Hosts 11/9-10

Blake Shelton Co-Hosts 11/9-10

| November 4, 2024

The co-host this wknd is Blake Shelton, who is in the Top 5 with Post Malone’s hit “Pour Me a Drink.” Blake credits Post with getting him excited again about music. Blake just signed a new record contract and hopes to have new music very soon. He also talks about his recent appearances on ESPN’s […]

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Tyler Hubbard Co-Hosts 11/2-3

Tyler Hubbard Co-Hosts 11/2-3

| October 28, 2024

The co-host this wknd is Tyler Hubbard, who is currently on his first solo headline tour. He had a #1 earlier this year with “Back Then Right Now.” It’s from his second solo album, “Strong.” He spent the first part of the year on the road with Kane Brown, and talks about that experience. Plus […]

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