The new duo Thompson Square will make their countdown co-hosting debut this week. The husband & wife pair just received a couple of Grammy nominations for their #1 hit, “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not.” They’ve been on tour all year with Jason Aldean, and will start 2012 opening for Lady Antebellum. They have great stories about […]
Jason Aldean joins Lon this week to co-host the Countdown. He just won a pair of CMA Awards, including Album Of The Year for “My Kinda Party.” He also talks about his award-winning duet with Kelly Clarkson. Jason just wrapped up his My Kinda Party tour for 2011. He looks ahead to his tour and […]
Lady Antebellum will co-host the Thanksgiving Weekend edition of the Countdown. They have lots to be thankful for, including their third CMA Award, five Grammy awards, a top-selling CD, and their first arena tour. They join Lon to talk about the Own The Night World Tour, as well as their tour partners Edens Edge and […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Miranda Lambert claimed some prized baggage at the 45th Annual CMA Awards where she picked up her second straight Female Vocalist of the Year award. “I was really surprised,” said Lambert. “Honestly, I’m humbled. I had a great year last year, I won three CMAs on my birthday so I was kind […]
Miranda Lambert co-hosts Country Countdown USA this week. Her fourth CD, “Four The Record,” has just been released, featuring the current hit, Baggage Claim.” Miranda talks about her wedding, and recalls her favorite memory of that day. She previews her On Fire tour that begins in January. She responds to some comments from husband Blake […]
Taylor Swift was just named the CMA Entertainer of the Year. This weekend, she co-hosts CMT’s Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton. During the three hour show, you’ll hear how the work she did all year led to this award. Her Speak Now World Tour started back in March, and continues for two more weeks. She’s […]
Taylor Swift co-hosts the Countdown this weekend. Her current hit is “Sparks Fly.” She is wrapping up her year-long Speak Now World Tour, and she looks back on the highlights. She also gives us an update on her next album. She also talks about her new perfume, Wonderstruck. And she previews her brand new Live […]
This week we introduce you to the Eli Young Band. You’ve already heard their current hit, “Crazy Girl.” They’re currently on the road with Dierks Bentley’s Country & Cold Cans tour. They knew Miranda Lambert when she was a teenager in Texas. She has been their biggest supporter. The guys also toured with Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, […]
Blake Shelton co-hosts the Countdown October 29-30. His current hit is “God Gave Me You.” Blake is nominated for five CMA Awards including Entertainer of the Year, and he comments on his nominations. His wife Miranda Lambert releases her fourth album on November 1, and Blake gives a review. He talks about recording the title […]
Toby Keith joins Lon this week as co-host. His new CD, “Clancy’s Tavern,” is available on Monday October 24. It features Toby’s latest #1: “Made In America.” He’s wrapping up his Locked & Loaded tour with Eric Church this week. Toby tells Lon he wrote a song with Eric. Toby explains where he was on […]
