Jason Aldean’s latest hit, “1994,” name checks Joe Diffie, who had several big hits in the 90s, including “John Deere Green,” “Third Rock From The Sun,” and “Pickup Man.” Not many current artists have personal history with Diffie. However, Tim McGraw actually shared a manager with Joe 20 years ago. So Country Countdown USA’s Lon […]
Tim McGraw loves his three daughters. When they were born, he and his wife Faith Hill decided to put their family first, and career second. So Tim has been there for them as they’ve grown up. Along the way, they’ve played a part in his music. He explained how with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: […]
This year’s All For The Hall benefit concert brought together rebels and outlaws, past and present. Among the legends, you had Hank Williams Jr., Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, along with current stars Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, and Eric Church. Tim told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton he took the opportunity to meet Kris Kristofferson: […]
“The Voice” is one of the most popular shows on TV, thanks in part to coach and country star Blake Shelton. In past years, Blake had expressed some frustration with the show getting in the way of his music career. But not any more. Blake told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton he will stay with the […]
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary on May 14. So how did they celebrate? With Blake doing The Voice and Miranda on tour, were they able to spend the day together? Blake told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “You’ll love this. We shared our second wedding anniversary with Miranda and the […]
Blake Shelton is a very friendly guy. First, Trace Adkins told us that Blake wanted to kiss him. Then we heard the stories of a “bromance” between Blake and Voice coach and Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine. Now we have proof of the latest victim of Blake’s affections. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton! It […]
One week ago, Trace Adkins was named the All Star Celebrity Apprentice. For Memorial Day, Trace is in our Nation’s Capital to be Honorary Grand Marshall at the National Memorial Day Parade. Trace told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton the honor came as a shock: “It’s just a huge honor, and humbling too. It’s just […]
Last Sunday, Trace Adkins was chosen by Donald Trump as the first All Star Celebrity Apprentice. This week, Trace joins Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton to talk about the five-week competition. He told Lon the reason he won: “I raised more money than he did, I thought my portion of the show was better than […]
Darius Rucker did several tours with Brad Paisley, and he’s described Brad as his best friend in the music business. Brad made headlines last month with the song “Accidental Racist,” a duet with LL Cool J. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with Darius about Brad’s song: “Brad played the song for me early, and […]
Back in 1994, Darius Rucker’s band Hootie & The Blowfish topped the pop chart with “Hold My Hand.” That same year, Sheryl Crow did the same thing with “All I Want To Do.” Now, almost 20 years later, Darius and Sheryl are together again in the country chart. Darius has “Wagon Wheel” in the Top 5, and […]
