This week, we welcome the new band Old Dominion to our Top 30. While “Break Up With Him” marks their countdown debut as a band, several members have already experienced their first #1s as writers. Country Countdown USA sat down with Matt Ramsey, Brad Tursi, and Trevor Rosen to talk about having hits as writers, and […]
Kelsea Ballerini’s Nashville debut was sold out, and her 90 minute show Tuesday night was a powerful statement that there’s a new contender in the Country Female category. The site was 3rd & Lindsley, a club that was the launch-pad for many of today’s top stars, including Lady Antebellum. The show was part of CMT’s Next […]
He may not have a song in this week’s Top 30, but you definitely know Chris Stapleton’s music. He’s written several multi-week #1 hits, like “Never Wanted Nothin’ More” for Kenny Chesney, and “Drink A Beer” by Luke Bryan. He’s also on the road now with Eric Church. Now Chris Stapleton has put together an album of music for […]
Frankie Ballard is doing great these days, with songs on the radio, and headlining his own Light ‘Em Up Tour. But it’s been a long way from his home in Battle Creek to Music City. Frankie talked about it with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: Where were you born? Battle Creek Michigan, which is southwest Michigan. […]
If you’ve heard the #1 hits “We Are Tonight” by Billy Currington, “Cop Car” by Keith Urban, or “Come Over” by Kenny Chesney, then you’ve already heard Sam Hunt. That’s because Sam wrote those songs. Now he has the chance to sing his own music. His debut song, “Leave The Night On” is in this […]
This Tuesday will be a special day for the four members of the band Parmalee. It’s the day their debut album, “Feels Like Carolina,” will be released. The first single has already made it to the Top 5. But now fans will be able to hear more than one example of the band’s music. The […]
You’ve been hearing his song “Chillin’ It” for the past few weeks on the Countdown, but now it’s made a big turn into our Top 20. He also wrote “Outta My Head,” the Top 15 hit by Craig Campbell. In addition, a lot of Lon’s co-hosts are talking about him. Folks like Luke Bryan, Chris Young, […]
