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Jason Aldean Co-Hosts 3/14-15

Jason Aldean Co-Hosts 3/14-15

| March 10, 2015

Jason Aldean co-hosts the Countdown this week.  His current Top 5 hit is “Just Gettin’ Started.”  He just re-launched his Burn It Down Tour, with Cole Swindell and Tyler Farr.  He has 3 ACM nominations including Entertainer of the Year.  He’ll be joining Kenny Chesney for about a dozen special stadium shows this summer.  He even […]

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Josh Turner Co-Hosts 3/7-8

Josh Turner Co-Hosts 3/7-8

| March 4, 2015

Josh Turner co-hosts the Countdown with Lon this week.  His current hit is “Lay Low,” and it’s from an album Josh hopes to release later this year.  Josh says he actually got some songs sent to him from Garth Brooks!  Last time Josh did the show, he filled in for Lon, and his guest was […]

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Randy Houser Meets Garth Brooks

Randy Houser Meets Garth Brooks

| March 4, 2015

Imagine running into Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood in the waiting room at the local car dealership.  That’s the story Randy Houser told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “I have a guy who works for me, and he took my Jeep to the dealer to have it fixed, and he goes into the waiting room, and […]

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Randy Houser Co-Hosts 2/28-3/1

Randy Houser Co-Hosts 2/28-3/1

| February 25, 2015

Randy Houser co-hosts the Countdown this week.  His current hit, “Like A Cowboy,” is in the Top 5.  Randy is on the road all this year with Luke Bryan.  He spent last year with Brad Paisley.  He appeared on the finale of The Voice, and has known the winner, Craig Wayne Boyd, for a long […]

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Eric Church Welcomes 2nd Son

Eric Church Welcomes 2nd Son

| February 19, 2015

On Sunday February 15, Eric & Katherine Church welcomed their second son into the world.  They named him Tennessee Hawkins Church.  He weighed in at 6 pounds and 12 ounces and was 21 inches long.  They plan to call him Hawk, and he joins older brother Boone McCoy in the family.  Eric said, “I’m thrilled […]

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Thomas Rhett Co-Hosts 2/21-22

Thomas Rhett Co-Hosts 2/21-22

| February 18, 2015

Thomas Rhett makes his countdown co-hosting debut this week!  He’s already had two #1s on his own, and two more #1s as a writer.  He’s on the road all this year with Florida Georgia Line.  He’s done tours with Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, and Toby Keith.  He just wrote a song with Eric […]

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Darius Rucker Plays Patriots Party

Darius Rucker Plays Patriots Party

| February 15, 2015

Darius Rucker is a huge sports fan, and plays in five fantasy football leagues.  He’s a life-long Miami Dolphins fan, but loves the game no matter who’s playing.  So he’s always ready when someone offers him a chance to perform at the Super Bowl.  Even if it’s not the halftime. This year, Darius took part […]

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Darius Rucker Skips Pebble Beach

Darius Rucker Skips Pebble Beach

| February 15, 2015

Darius Rucker loves golf.  When he’s not on stage or with his family, you’re likely to find him on a golf course.  And one of his favorite tournaments is the annual Pro-Am at Pebble Beach.  He’s taken part in the celebrity tournament for many years.  This year, however, he was unable to play.  He explained his absence […]

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Darius Rucker Co-Hosts 2/14-15

Darius Rucker Co-Hosts 2/14-15

| February 11, 2015

Darius Rucker joins Lon this week as co-host.  His current hit, “Homegrown Honey,” is in the Top 15.  Darius co-write the songs with Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley.  Darius was just in Phoenix to play some golf and attend the Super Bowl.  He actually performed at the New England Patriots’ Victory Party!  Darius just announced his […]

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FGL’s Tyler On Wedding Plans

FGL’s Tyler On Wedding Plans

| February 8, 2015

Last fall, Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard announced he was engaged to be married.  It’s been six months, so Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton asked Tyler for an update on the wedding plans: “It’s been amazing, we’ve had a good time planning the wedding, and to be honest, I’m just blessed to have an amazing […]

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