Lee Brice co-hosts the Countdown this week. He just picked up an ACM Award last week for writing the Eli Young Band hit Crazy Girl. He also has a hit in our Top 5 called “A Woman Like You.” His new CD, “Hard 2 Love,” will be released on April 24. And he just got […]
Blake Shelton co-hosts Country Countdown USA this week. He was just named ACM Male Vocalist of the year, and his current Top 5 hit is “Drink On It.” Blake talks about Season 2 of The Voice, which begins live shows this week. He talks about Keith Urban hosting the Australian edition of The Voice. We hear about his experience […]
Taylor Swift will co-host the Countdown for ACM Weekend. Taylor is the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, and is nominated for that award again this Sunday night. She is also nominated for Video of the Year for her #1 hit “Mean.” Taylor has just returned from a tour of Australia and New Zealand. It […]
Jake Owen co-hosts Country Countdown USA this week. His current hit, “Alone With You,” is in the Top 10. He will join Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw on the Brothers of the Sun tour this summer. He has a song on the soundtrack to the new movie Act of Valor. He has stories about Keith […]
George Strait will co-host the Countdown March 17-18. This is his first full interview since becoming a grandfather. George talks about that, as well as his just-completed tour with Martina McBride. His current hit is “Love’s Gonna Make It Alright,” and George just met the songwriter during a surprise performance in Nashville. He also looks […]
Dierks Brooks co-hosts the Countdown this week. His new CD, “Home,” was just released. It features the Top 5 title track, as well as the #1: Am I The Only One. Dierks is actually performing in Australia right now, but will kick off the Country & Cold Cans Tour next month. He has great stories […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
