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Currington: New Music Coming!

Currington: New Music Coming!

| July 28, 2014

It’s been about ten months since Billy Currington released his latest album “We Are Tonight.”  But Billy told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that he’s almost done with the next one!  “We started about two months ago, we’re about 8 songs in right now, and we’ll probably do one more session of 2 or 3 […]

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Jason Aldean’s Burnin’ It Down

Jason Aldean’s Burnin’ It Down

| July 27, 2014

Jason Aldean played back-to-back sold out stadium shows last weekend in Cleveland and Cincinnati.  In addition to his hits, Jason used the opportunity to debut a brand new single: “Burnin’ It Down.”  Jason spoke with reporters before the Cincinnati show to talk about his sexy new song: This song shows a different side of you […]

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Brett Eldredge #1 Shark Swim

Brett Eldredge #1 Shark Swim

| July 27, 2014

When Brett Eldredge co-hosted the Countdown a couple months ago, he told Lon Helton that if his latest hit “Beat of the Music” went to #1, he’d overcome his own fears and swim with sharks.  “I said I’d go cage diving if Beat of the Music went #1.”  So the song went to #1 in […]

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Billy Currington Co-Hosts 7/26-27

Billy Currington Co-Hosts 7/26-27

| July 22, 2014

Billy Currington joins Lon to co-host the Countdown.  His current Top 5 hit is “We Are Tonight.”  He’s on the road now with Lady Antebellum.  He talks about hanging out with them and tour-mate Joe Nichols.  Billy says he’s actually in the studio right now working on his next album.  He’s hoping the next single […]

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Joe Nichols’ Baby Girl Georgia

Joe Nichols’ Baby Girl Georgia

| July 20, 2014

Joe Nichols became the father of his third daughter on May 20th.  He & his wife Heather named the baby girl Georgia Blue, and Joe explained the baby’s name to Lon Helton when he co-hosted Country Countdown USA: “Heather & I got married in Georgia, Savannah Georgia, beautiful city, and we wanted to pass along […]

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Joe Nichols Co-Hosts 7/19-20

Joe Nichols Co-Hosts 7/19-20

| July 16, 2014

Joe Nichols co-hosts the Countdown this week with Lon.  Joe’s current Top 5 hit is “Yeah.”  Joe 3rd daughter, Georgia Blue, was born just a couple months ago, so he talks about being the father of a 2 month old.  He also talks about his two older daughters.  Joe is on the road now with Lady Antebellum’s […]

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Chris Young: Shots With Strait

Chris Young: Shots With Strait

| July 13, 2014

Earlier this year, Chris Young had a chance to do a few shows with George Strait on the Cowboys Rides Away Tour.  As you can imagine, it was a dream come true for him.  Chris talked about it when he co-hosted Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton: “I did a shot of tequila with George […]

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Chris Young & Doobie Brothers

Chris Young & Doobie Brothers

| July 13, 2014

Chris Young is a traditional country singer.  There’s no doubt about it.  He reveres George Jones, Randy Travis, and Keith Whitley.  But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t know or enjoy a little classic rock.  Chris is one of a dozen country stars who will appear on a tribute album with the Doobie Brothers.  This week, […]

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Chris Young Explains His Accident

Chris Young Explains His Accident

| July 13, 2014

On June 5th, it was reported that Chris Young had cut his left hand in a kitchen accident.  The next day, he was forced to cancel his appearance at CMA Fest.  This week, Chris co-hosted Country Countdown USA with his arm in a sling to explain the full story behind his accident: So how’re you? […]

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Garth Brooks: New Music, Tour

Garth Brooks: New Music, Tour

| July 10, 2014

Garth Brooks was in Nashville today to announce he will release new music with a new worldwide partner: Sony Music and RCA Nashville.  For the first time, Garth Brooks music will be available digitally, exclusively at GarthBrooks.com.  Also, a world tour will be announced on July 14. Garth announced, “Today I feel very lucky to be […]

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