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Luke Bryan Returns 12/9-10

Luke Bryan Returns 12/9-10

| December 4, 2023

This wknd, Luke Bryan returns for a second week as Lon’s co-host. This week, he discusses his 7th season as a judge on American Idol, his Las Vegas residency, and updates us on his teenage sons Bo & Tate. Luke will play Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve, which is also his wife’s birthday. We’ll […]

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Luke Bryan Co-Hosts 12/2-3

Luke Bryan Co-Hosts 12/2-3

| November 27, 2023

The co-host this week is Luke Bryan, who has a song in the Top 10: “But I Got a Beer In My Hand.” Luke just co-hosted the CMA Awards Show with Peyton Manning. Lon & Luke talk about all the big stories from that night. They also talk about Luke’s 30 Number Ones party in […]

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Jelly Roll Co-Hosts 11/25-26

Jelly Roll Co-Hosts 11/25-26

| November 20, 2023

The co-host this weekend is the CMA New Artist of the Year: Jelly Roll. He tells Lon a lot of stories from the awards show, including his opening duet with Wynonna, and his party afterwards with Lainey Wilson. He also talks about his new friend Zach Bryan, his viral acceptance speech, and his 3 hour […]

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Dylan Scott Co-Hosts 11/18-19

Dylan Scott Co-Hosts 11/18-19

| November 13, 2023

The co-host this wknd will be Dylan Scott, who’s in the Top 5 with “Can’t Have Mine.” Dylan & his wife Blair just added their third child, a son named Barron. Dylan & his younger brother just opened a coffee shop outside Nashville. Lots of stories from Dylan this week. Dylan and his wife Blair just became […]

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Tim McGraw Co-Hosts 11/11-12

Tim McGraw Co-Hosts 11/11-12

| November 6, 2023

The co-host this wknd is Tim McGraw, who is in our Top 10 with “Standing Room Only.” That is also the title song of his new album. He previews his 2024 tour, his ACM Icon award, his wife Faith Hill and his three daughters. Plus why was he throwing fruit at Chris Janson? Find out […]

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Dustin Lynch Co-Hosts 11/4-5

Dustin Lynch Co-Hosts 11/4-5

| October 30, 2023

The co-host this week is Dustin Lynch, who is in the Top 5 with “Stars Like Confetti.” He just released a new album called “Killed The Cowboy.” He will hit the road next year with Blake Shelton. He’s starting 2024 in Mexico with Luke Bryan. Lots of great stories this week with Dustin Lynch. Stars […]

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Russell Dickerson Co-Hosts 10/28-29

Russell Dickerson Co-Hosts 10/28-29

| October 23, 2023

The co-host this wknd is Russell Dickerson, who just welcomed his second son, Radford, to the family. He tells Lon he was on stage when his wife felt the baby coming. He was able to make it back home in time for the birth. He will be returning to the road for his Big Wheels […]

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Jason Aldean Returns 10/21-22

Jason Aldean Returns 10/21-22

| October 16, 2023

The co-host this week is Jason Aldean, who returns for a second week. This time, he talks more about his 2023 Highway Desperado Tour, his new album by that name, and the controversy around his Top 5 hit Try That In a Small Town. Jason was one of the writers on the album’s title song. “The way […]

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Jason Aldean Co-Hosts 10/14-15

Jason Aldean Co-Hosts 10/14-15

| October 9, 2023

The co-host this week is Jason Aldean, who is in our Top 5 with “Try That In a Small Town.” Jason is on the road now with his Highway Desperado Tour. He just was part of a special event celebrating Luke Bryan’s 30 #1s. Jason is just a few behind him with 27. He also […]

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Lainey Wilson Returns 10/7-8

Lainey Wilson Returns 10/7-8

| October 2, 2023

This wknd, Lainey Wilson returns as Lon’s co-host. In this second week, she looks ahead to her performance at the 2023 CMA Awards, where she has 9 nominations. She talks about her recent shows with Eric Church. She recalls the first time she met Jelly Roll. She also looks ahead to her tour plans in […]

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