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FGL: Ready For European Debut

FGL: Ready For European Debut

| February 8, 2015

Florida Georgia Line’s Brian & Tyler are traveling around the USA on their Anything Goes Tour.  But later this month, the two will make their very first trip to Europe!  The guys told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton they can’t wait to go: “Going to Europe is really a dream for us.  To take this […]

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FGL: Diapers In Times Square

FGL: Diapers In Times Square

| February 8, 2015

Florida Georgia Line played New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve.  Over a million people jammed into that area to ring in the new year.  The guys had a lot of respect for those fans who stood in the bitter cold for hours without benefit of a bathroom.  FGL’s Brian Kelley had this advice […]

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Luke Reacts To Garth Comments

Luke Reacts To Garth Comments

| February 8, 2015

Back in November, Garth Brooks presented Luke Bryan with the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award.  It was the first time Luke had met Garth.  One month later, Garth and Trisha were on Country Countdown USA, and they talked about that moment with host Lon Helton: (Garth) “The thing you learn about any artist is […]

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Stars In LA For Grammy Weekend

Stars In LA For Grammy Weekend

| February 6, 2015

They all want one of those little gramophones.  And who wouldn’t?  They have become, as Eric Church said, “The Holy Grail” for musicians.  This weekend, a bunch of country stars have made the trek to Los Angeles to take part in the activities. Eric Church will perform his nominated song, “Give Me Back My Hometown.”  […]

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Florida Georgia Line Co-Host 2/7-8

Florida Georgia Line Co-Host 2/7-8

| February 4, 2015

Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley & Tyler Hubbard co-host the Countdown this week.  Their current Top 5 hit is “Sun Daze.”  They just kicked off their Anything Goes Tour featuring Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard.  The guys spent all of last year on the road with Jason Aldean, and even wrote his #1 hit “Burnin’ […]

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Luke Reflects On 1st CMA Win

Luke Reflects On 1st CMA Win

| February 1, 2015

It was his greatest CMA victory, and at the same time, it was his first CMA victory!  It’s been three months since Luke Bryan was named CMA Entertainer of the Year.  Lots of time to think and reflect on the big night.  He shares some great memories with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton this week.  For example, […]

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Reba: Nashville On The Record

Reba: Nashville On The Record

| February 1, 2015

What happens when you put a country legend on a TV show based in Nashville?  You get fireworks!  That’s what happens when Reba McEntire appeared on a TV taping for “Nashville On The Record,” the second special edition of the popular ABC series.  The cast gathered at the Grand Ole Opry House, a familiar location […]

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2015 ACM Awards Nominations

2015 ACM Awards Nominations

| January 30, 2015

ENCINO, CA (January 30, 2015) – Nominations were announced today for the 50th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music’s Party of the Year®, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent. Hosted by ACM Award winners Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan, the ACM Awards are produced for television by dick clark productions and will […]

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Luke Bryan Co-Hosts 1/31-2/1

Luke Bryan Co-Hosts 1/31-2/1

| January 28, 2015

The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, Luke Bryan, co-hosts the Countdown this week.  He just announced his Kick The Dust Up Tour, including 7 stadium shows.  His current Top 5 hit is “I See You.”  He & Lon talk a lot about CMA Night, including the first people to hug him after he won.  […]

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Carrie Won’t Go To Super Bowl

Carrie Won’t Go To Super Bowl

| January 26, 2015

Every week this fall, Carrie Underwood sang the theme for NBC’s Sunday Night Football.  And when the Super Bowl begins this Sunday night on NBC, Carrie will once again sing the theme.  But she told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton she won’t actually attend the game in Phoenix: “I am going to be insanely pregnant!  […]

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