Easton Corbin co-hosts the Countdown this week. He just spent a week with A bunch of country stars, some fans, and Lon on the Blake Shelton Country Cruise. He has a song in the Top 10 called “Lovin’ You Is Easy.” Easton was on the road this year with Brad Paisley. He is a huge […]
Taylor Swift co-hosts the Countdown this week. Her fourth CD, “Red,” will be released on Monday, October 22. The first single is “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” Taylor previews the new single, “Begin Again,” and explains why it’s also the last song on the CD. She gives us the latest on the video, […]
Jason Aldean joins Lon as co-host this week. His new CD, “Night Train,” will be released next Tuesday. It includes the hit “Take a Little Ride.” He’s been on the road all year with Luke Bryan, and he reacts to some recent comments from Luke. His new CD includes a song with guest vocals from […]
Jerrod Niemann co-hosts the Countdown this week. His current hit is “Shinin’ On Me,” the first single from his new CD, “Free The Music.” Jerrod was on tour this year with Miranda Lambert and Chris Young. He’s about to join a bunch of country stars on the Blake Shelton Cruise. He’s toured with Brad Paisley, […]
George Strait announced his plans today for a final two-year tour: “The Cowboy Rides Away Tour.” The press conference was hosted by Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton in the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville. George said, “It’s been a hard decision for me to make, but as far as the touring […]
Lady Antebellum co-host the Countdown this week. Their current hit is “Wanted You More.” They just wrapped up their Own The Night World Tour. While in London, they met Bruce Springsteen. They are about to release their first Christmas album, “On This Winter’s Night.” They are nominated for two CMA Awards, including Album Of The […]
Keith Urban co-hosts the Countdown this week. He is working on his next album, and actually walked across the street from a recording studio to appear on our show. Keith has a song in our Top 10 called “For You.” He is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, and he talks about his induction. […]
Luke Bryan co-hosts Country Countdown USA this week. Luke previews next Monday’s CMA Music Fest TV special. He co-hosts that show with Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry. In that special, Luke interviews Lady Antebellum, Hunter Hayes, and Faith Hill. Luke is currently on the road with Jason Aldean’s My Kinda Party tour. Luke says […]
Little Big Town co-hosts the Countdown this week. Their current hit, “Pontoon,” is in the Top 5. The album featuring that song, “Tornado,” will be released on September 11. They’re on the road now with Rascal Flatts. We hear some behind the scenes stories from the Changed Tour. We also hear backstage stories from the […]
Darius Rucker co-hosts the Countdown from his home in Charleston SC this Labor Day weekend. They did it in his custom-built “man cave” that features a projection TV that fills up an entire wall. He can watch seven games at once. Darius just released a brand new single called “True Believers.” It’s his first new music in […]
