Category: CO-HOST

Martina McBride Co-Hosts 3/3-4

Martina McBride Co-Hosts 3/3-4

| February 27, 2012

Martina McBride joins Lon this week.  She talks about her tour this winter with George Strait, and seeing photos of his new grandson.  Her current hit is “I’m Gonna Love You Through It.”  She also talks about her “teenage daughters.”  Martina responds to comments from Taylor Swift & Ronnie Dunn about that song.  Martina also has […]

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Kenny Chesney Co-Hosts 2/25-26

Kenny Chesney Co-Hosts 2/25-26

| February 21, 2012

Kenny Chesney co-hosts the Countdown this week, talking about his Brothers of the Sun tour, featuring Tim McGraw, kickin’ off in June.  Kenny explains how the tour came about, what fans can expect, and why they’re only doing stadium shows this year.  Kenny also gives and update on his next album, and his reaction to being […]

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Keith Urban Co-Hosts 2/18-19

Keith Urban Co-Hosts 2/18-19

| February 12, 2012

Keith Urban co-hosts the Countdown this week for a conversation about his recovery from vocal chord surgery, his desire to be a coach on the Australian version of The Voice, how his wife helped him in writing the music to the new movie “Act Of Valor,” and the national broadcast premiere of his new song “For […]

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Toby Keith Co-Hosts 2/11-12

Toby Keith Co-Hosts 2/11-12

| February 5, 2012

Toby Keith co-hosts the Countdown this wknd.  His current hit is Red Solo Cup, and Toby responds to comments from Eric Church and Joe Nichols, who were in the video.  He also reacts to quotes from Chris Young, Dierks Bentley, and Rascal Flatts.  Toby tells Lon what he’s been doing since his tour ended in […]

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Band Perry Co-Hosts 2/4-5

Band Perry Co-Hosts 2/4-5

| January 30, 2012

The Band Perry will co-host the Countdown this week.  They’re on the road now with Brad Paisley’s Virtual Reality Tour.  They are nominated for a Grammy Award.  They just performed at The White House.  They look back on their tour last year with Tim McGraw.  Which country star gave each of them new guitars for […]

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Chris Young Co-Hosts 1/28-29

Chris Young Co-Hosts 1/28-29

| January 24, 2012

Chris Young co-hosts the Countdown this week with Lon.  He’s on the road this winter with Miranda Lambert.  He toured last year with Jason Aldean.  Chris responds to a quote from former tourmates Rascal Flatts that he is a great dancer.  He also has great stories about Thompson Square, Jake Owen, and Blake Shelton.  Chris […]

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Luke Bryan Co-Hosts 1/20-21

Luke Bryan Co-Hosts 1/20-21

| January 16, 2012

Luke Bryan co-hosts the Countdown this weekend.  His latest hit, “I Don’t Want This Night To End,” is in the Top 5.  Luke is about to hit the road as part of Jason Aldean’s My Kinda Party tour.  Luke’s previous hit, “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” just topped the 2011 country dance chart.  Luke […]

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David Nail Co-Hosts 1/14-15

David Nail Co-Hosts 1/14-15

| January 8, 2012

David Nail co-hosts the Countdown this weekend.  His current hit, “Let It Rain,” is in the Top 5.  He spent part of last year opening shows for Taylor Swift.  He recently co-wtote a song with Lady Antebellum.  He performed God Bless America at Game 7 of the World Series, where his favorite team, the St. […]

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Eric Church Co-Hosts 1/7-8

Eric Church Co-Hosts 1/7-8

| January 2, 2012

Eric Church co-hosts the first Countdown of 2012!  He’s got a song in our Top 10 called “Drink In My Hand.”  He’s about to lauch his “Blood, Sweat, and Beers” tour with Brantley Gilbert.  And he just received a Grammy nomination for his latest CD, “Chief.”  In addition, Eric talks about his new son Boone […]

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Top 70 of 2011 Pt 2 12/31-1/1

Top 70 of 2011 Pt 2 12/31-1/1

| December 26, 2011

Ring in the New Year with all your favorite country stars!  This weekend, Lon Helton hosts an all-star special edition as he counts down the Top 70 of 2011.  Along the way, you’ll hear highlights of Lon’s conversations with the stars, including Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Keith […]

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