Trace Adkins is a happily married man. He & his wife Rhonda have been married for 14 years. But there was a time back when he was a freshman in college that he had a secret love affair…an unrequited love. He told Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton that it’s time to reveal that secret […]
One of the biggest hits of 2010 was Blake Shelton’s duet with Trace Adkins titled “Hillbilly Bone.” It topped the country charts, and won the ACM and CMA Vocal Event of the Year. So when it came time for Trace to record his next album, he gave his buddy Blake a call to join him […]
Trace Adkins has a message for you today: Pay no attention to that newscaster on TV. There is no debt crisis today. There’s only one thing you need to know, and that’s his new album, “Proud To Be Here,” is available everywhere. But he’s also aware there may be some other issues fighting for attention. […]
Scotty McCreery was in Nashville Saturday as part of the American Idols tour. He & Lauren Alaina spoke with the media about their experiences this summer, and provided an update on their debut albums. Here’s our conversation with Scotty: A lot of kids your age are getting ready for school, so what are your plans […]
This year’s American Idol winner Scotty McCreery has made no secret that HIS idol is Josh Turner. Scotty sang Turner’s “Your Man” at his first audition, and then again for his first solo once the competition moved to Hollywood. It was that performance that set the stage for winning American Idol in May. Josh told Country Countdown USA’s […]
Josh Turner brings his wife and children on the road with him. His wife, Jennifer, plays keyboards in his band. In Decemmber, Josh Turner welcomed his third son, Marion, to his family. Josh told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that the baby arrived at a good time: “The timing couldn’t have been more perfect because […]
Just a few weeks ago in Nashville, Eric Church was presented a Gold Record for his second album, “Carolina.” The plaque commemorated sales of a half million copies. In accepting the honor, Eric told the crowd, “I want my next album to go Platinum.” That would mean twice as many copies sold. The next morning, […]
The summer heat wave was in full bloom Friday night in Cincinnati. The National Weather Service had issued a Heat Advisory Warning, with temperatures nearing 100 degrees. With that as a backdrop, Rascal Flatts rolled into town with their completely new summer tour they’re calling Flatts Fest. You could see a breeze in the trees […]
It’s been five years since Terri Clark had a song in the Countdown. Of course before that, she had a great ten year run with ten hits and 5 #1s, including “You’re Easy On The Eyes” and “Girls Lie Too.” In 2007, Terri learned that her mother had cancer. Terri took a break from the […]
Chris Young made his first trip to Iraq in 2009, as a guest of Craig Morgan. That experience was powerful enough for Chris to join a group called Stars For Stripes, that brings entertainers to military bases around the world. This past April, Chris made his first solo trip to the Middle East. Country Countdown USA host […]
