Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton had a chance to attend Eric Church’s show in Denver a couple months ago. The Outsiders World Tour has been one of the biggest shows of the year. So when Eric co-hosted the Countdown, Lon had a chance to ask him about it: You have some side-pits around your stage, with […]
Dierks Bentley hosted a pre-Super Bowl party in February at his Whiskey Row club in Phoenix. Lots of big stars attended, including Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, and Kid Rock. But apparently there was a party BEFORE the party. Dierks explained this week to Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “We went bowling that afternoon. Me, Florida […]
Lee Brice has a football rivalry with Darius Rucker. Darius attended the University of South Carolina, and Lee actually played football for Clemson. So it’s the Gamecocks vs. the Tigers. But now, the two Carolinians actually have something in common, and it’s a tour bus. Lee explained to Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “I had […]
In January, Lee Brice got to sing “More Than a Memory” with Garth Brooks at a show in Boston. Lee told the entire story of that amazing night to Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “That was an insane thing. I wrote that song in 2007, he had a #1, I got to meet him, but […]
For a long time, when we’ve seen Zac Brown, he’s worn a wool cap. But lately, he’s sported more stylish headwear. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with Zac about his changing looks: “I’ve always kind of done what I wanted to do. I’ve had a lot of people ask me, ‘Why the change in hat,’ […]
Zac Brown and his wife welcomed their first son, Alexander Frost Brown, last May. This week, Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with Zac about his son’s name: “Alexander is my middle name, which is also my great-grandfather’s name. My great-grandfather was 6 foot 7, he was a big dude. When my son was born, […]
Darius Rucker will release his fourth solo album on March 31st. It’s called “Southern Style,” and he previewed the album with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “For me it’s a record about growing up and living in the south. There’s a song on the record called ‘Southern Style,’ and I thought it was the perfect way to […]
Chris Young co-hosted this week’s Countdown in Maui, and he told host Lon Helton that it had been a long time since he’d been there: “I’ve been to Hawaii before, but I was a teenager. So getting to play a couple shows, and you & I are hangin’ out here is kind of nice! I […]
Back in January, Brett Eldredge played a pretty cool gig: The Super Bowl pre-game tailgate party in Phoenix. He talked about the experience with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “I was riding in that lion that Katy Perry rode in on. I was inside it. No, I’m just kidding! I wish I was! I saw that […]
Back in November, Brett Eldredge was named CMA New Artist of the Year. He told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton he’s still looking for a place to display his trophy: “I just got my CMA Award. Right now, it’s still in its box. I’m house-hunting right now. I’m waiting to find that perfect spot. Maybe […]
