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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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Kane Brown Returns 10/26-27

Kane Brown Returns 10/26-27

| October 21, 2024

The co-host this wknd is Kane Brown, back for a second week as Lon’s co-host, with more about his forthcoming album “The High Road.” He’s looking forward to his daughter Kingsley’s 5th birthday, and one of his hits has now gone Diamond for sales of 10 million copies. Plus lots of stories about Kane’s friends […]

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Kane Brown Co-Hosts 10/19-20

Kane Brown Co-Hosts 10/19-20

| October 14, 2024

The co-host this wknd is Kane Brown, who has a duet with Marshmello called “Miles On It” in our Top 5. Kane & wife Katelyn just welcomed their third child and first son Krewe in June. Kane just announced his will release a new album called “The High Road” in January. He will also launch […]

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Justin Moore  Co-Hosts 10/12-13

Justin Moore Co-Hosts 10/12-13

| October 7, 2024

The co-host this wknd is Justin Moore, who’s in our Top 10 with “This Is My Dirt.” It’s from a new album that’s out October 11. The album includes duets with Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, and Blake Shelton. Justin updates us on his four kids, and looks ahead to his plans for 2025. Justin told […]

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Luke Bryan Returns 10/5-6

Luke Bryan Returns 10/5-6

| September 30, 2024

This wknd, Luke Bryan returns for a second week as Lon’s co-host. It was just announced on Monday that Luke & Peyton Manning will return as co-hosts of the CMA Awards. This year, they’re adding a THIRD member: Lainey Wilson. Luke tells Lon about the decision and what he expects Lainey to add to the […]

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Luke Bryan Release Party

Luke Bryan Release Party

| September 23, 2024

In this week’s Country Countdown USA, host Lon Helton speaks with his co-host Luke Bryan about an album release party for Luke’s album Mind of a Country Boy. The party took place on September 10th at Green Door Gourmet south of Nashville. Luke performed songs from the new album, and told stories about the songs. […]

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Luke Bryan Co-Hosts 9/28-29

Luke Bryan Co-Hosts 9/28-29

| September 23, 2024

The co-host this wknd is Luke Bryan, who is in the Top 5 with “Love You, Miss You, Mean It.” His long-awaited 8th album, “Mind of a Country Boy,” is out September 27. He talks about the album, Crash My Playa, and American Idol. Lon attended Luke’s album release party at a farm outside Nashville: “That was […]

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Parker McCollum Co-Hosts 9/21-22

Parker McCollum Co-Hosts 9/21-22

| September 16, 2024

The co-host this wknd is Parker McCollum, who just released a new single: What Kinda Man. He & his wife just became parents of a new baby boy. Parker has been on the road all summer, opening stadium shows for Morgan Wallen and George Strait. Parker & his wife Hallie Ray welcomed baby boy Major Yancy Tyler […]

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