You know the Eli Young Band for their big hit “Crazy Girl.” And Miranda Lambert is the Female Vocalist of the Year. But there was a time when both were struggling artists back in their home state of Texas. Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton asked the Eli Young Band when they first met Miranda: “It […]
This week, the Eli Young Band got the news their latest hit, “Crazy Girl,” has been certified Platinum for over 1 million downloads. It’s their first song to achieve that status. They spoke with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “It’s crazy what this single has done for us, we’re so humbled by the success of the single […]
A couple weeks ago, the remake of the movie “Footloose” was released. This week’s co-host, Blake Shelton, was chosen to sing the famous theme song, orginally done by Kenny Loggins. He told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton it was the only song he wanted to do: “They asked me to be on the soundtrack, but […]
We’re just a few days away from Halloween, but Blake Shelton is getting ready for Season 2 of the NBC-TV reality show “The Voice.” He tells Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that he is about to begin taping the preliminary rounds right now. Season 2 will debut on February 5th, 2012, right after the Super Bowl. […]
Blake Shelton’s current hit, “God Gave Me You,” was a very special song for both Blake and Miranda Lambert. Blake first heard the song at a turning point in their relationship. So when it came time to shoot a video for it, Blake knew it had to be personal. Blake explained the video to Country […]
When Blake Shelton married Miranda Lambert, it was for better or worse, in sickness and heath, for richer or poorer. But apparently there was one small exception. Blake is an avid hunter, and he told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that hunting is an issue in their marriage: “Every year for the last five years […]
Eric Church spent the summer on Toby Keith’s Locked & Loaded tour. When we caught up with Eric, he described the experience this way: “There’s no shortage of testosterone on stage. But I respect Toby for the way he’s conducted his career. Toby’s been who he is, and doesn’t care what people think, and that’s what […]
Toby Keith has been a strong supporter of the American military, and was inspired to write “Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue” after the terrorist attacks on 9-11. This year, as we commemorated the tenth anniversary of those attacks, Toby found himself in both Washington DC and New York City. Toby told Country Countdown […]
Back in April of 2010, the Academy of Country Music honored Brooks & Dunn with a Last Rodeo Tribute Concert. Country’s top stars were on hand to perform for Kix & Ronnie, including Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, and George Strait. They each sang a Brooks & Dunn classic, and […]
This is a year of many personal milestones for George Strait. He released his first single in 1981, so this is the 30th anniversary of his recording career. His son Bubba was born 30 years ago. And he will celebrate his 40th wedding anniversary with wife Norma in December. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with George […]
