Category: CO-HOST

Shania: Book Is For Fans & Aja

Shania: Book Is For Fans & Aja

| June 17, 2011

Shania Twain has tried to live a private life.  Part of the reason she moved to Switzerland was to escape the fame that had engulfed her life in the 90s.  But when she started writing her autobiography, she knew it was opening part of her private life to the public. She told Country Countdown USA […]

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Shania: Anatomy of a Comeback

Shania: Anatomy of a Comeback

| June 17, 2011

In many ways, 2011 has been a comeback year for Shania Twain.  It began, almost symbolically, with her wedding on New Year’s Day to Frédéric Thiébaud.  Shania told Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton that Fred provided the inspiration to the reality TV series. “He started filming me a lot as I was songwriting around the house.  […]

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A Day With Shania & Taylor

A Day With Shania & Taylor

| June 17, 2011

The photo was leaked earlier in the week.  Shania Twain and Taylor Swift racing through Tennessee in a Thunderbird convertable, reminiscent of the movie “Thelma & Louise.”  They even had a cameo with “Glee’” star Chord Overstreet, playing the role made famous by Brad Pitt.  Shania’s comment? “You think you’re Brad Pitt? That don’t impress […]

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Shania: The Slip & Recovery

Shania: The Slip & Recovery

| June 17, 2011

In keeping with the theme of her book and TV series, Shania Twain may have been down, but not out.  She was in Nashville to present Male Video of the Year on the CMT Music Awards.  As she walked to the stage, she slipped and fell.  But she quickly got up and continued to the stage, where […]

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Listen To Shania’s New Song

Listen To Shania’s New Song

| June 17, 2011

Shania Twain has just released her first new music in 7 years with “Today Is Your Day.”  Fans were able to watch the composition process on her reality TV show, “Why Not.”  The song itself was premiered last week on OWN.  But now, she speaks with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton about writing it, and […]

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The Flirtation: Kenny & Shania

The Flirtation: Kenny & Shania

| June 17, 2011

The year was 2008.  In May, Shania Twain announced her separation from husband Mutt Lange.  In November, she attended the CMA Awards, where she presented the Entertainer of the Year award to Kenny Chesney.  She looked ravishing in a low-cut Missoni gown, and Kenny couldn’t help but notice.  After accepting the award, he walked to the microphone, […]

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Shania Twain’s Top 10

Shania Twain’s Top 10

| June 17, 2011

Shania Twain is the top-selling female artist in country music.  Last week in Nashville, she was honored for selling over 75 million records. The amazing part is that she’s only released 4 albums in her career.  Her third collection, “Come On Over,” contained 12 singles, three of which went to the top.  But of all […]

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Shania Twain Co-Hosts June 18-19

Shania Twain Co-Hosts June 18-19

| June 13, 2011

Shania Twain co-hosts the Countdown with Lon June 18-19.  Shania just wrapped up her TV series on Oprah’s OWN Network.  She was in Nashville for CMA Music Fest, where she autographed copies of her new book, “From This Moment On.”  She attended the CMT Music Awards, where she took part in a “Thelma & Louise” […]

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Keith Proposes The Award Awards

Keith Proposes The Award Awards

| June 12, 2011

We’re only six months into 2011, and already Keith Urban has attended dozens of awards shows, including the People’s Choice Awards, the Golden Globes, The Grammy Awards, the Academy Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, and the CMT Music Awards.  Keith told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton he has a […]

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Keith Writes With The Band Perry

Keith Writes With The Band Perry

| June 12, 2011

Keith Urban will do a Canadian tour in September.  The Band Perry will join him for the series of shows.  Keith told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that he recently invited the family group to his house for a songwriting session. “I just wanted to write with them I thought it’d be fun.  They’re incredibly […]

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