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 […]
George Strait co-hosts the Countdown this week. His current hit, “Here For a Good Time,” is in the Top 5. George co-wrote the song with his son Bubba. He tells Lon that Bubba got married last year, and is now expecting a baby. That means George will become a grandfather in February. George just bought […]
American Idol winner Scotty McCreery will co-host the Countdown October 8-9. His debut CD, “Clear As Day,” is available October 4. It’s Scotty’s 18th birthday on Sunday. He talks about his first day back in high school after winning Idol. He talks about attending the final night of Brad Paisley’s H2O tour. He took part […]
Rodney Atkins will co-host the Countdown this week. His current hit, “Take a Back Road,” is in our Top 5. His fourth album will be released on October 4. He just took part in the Academy of Country Music’s Honors in Nashville. He is about to join Darius Rucker on his first headline tour. Rodney […]
Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood join Lon this week as co-hosts. Their duet, “Remind Me,” just topped the chart. They tell the story behind recording the song, and how Brad pitched the idea to Carrie. They will host the CMA Awards TV show for the 4th time. Brad is wrapping up his H2O-II Tour with […]
Kenny Chesney co-hosts the Countdown from the new Meadowlands Stadium outside New York City. We took the show on the road to one of Kenny’s Goin’ Coastal stadium shows to look back at an incredible year. Since the tour began in April, Kenny once again performed in front of more than a million people. His […]
Jake Owen joins Lon this week as co-host. He’s been on the road all summer with Keith Urban. Jake says he was invited to an initmate dinner at the home of Keith & Nicole Kidman. We also hear a live performance of Jake’s current hit, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” from the tour. Jake just turned […]
Jason Aldean co-hosts the Countdown Labor Day weekend. Jason just celebrated a #1 with Dirt Road Anthem. He talks about his My Kinda Party tour that’s been selling out arenas around the country. Plus he describes the custom features on his brand new tour bus. He also has great stories about his friends in the chart, including Miranda Lambert, […]
Trace Adkins joins Lon this week as co-host. His current hit is “Just Fishin,’” from his new CD, “Proud To Be Here.” Trace talks about his Hillbilly Bone partner Blake Shelton, as well as the winner of Celebrity Apprentice John Rich. Trace talks about the public outpouring after his house burned down. Plus Trace talks […]
