Miranda Lambert just released her 4th CD, playfully titled, “Four The Record.” It’s the follow-up to her Platinum-selling CD, “Revolution,” which won both the ACM and CMA Album of the Year, contained 3 #1 hits, and earned her first Grammy. That was the context behind her conversation with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton. We weren’t […]
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Reunite For 2012 ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour Superstars to Perform 19 Stadium Dates For Musical Event of 2012 Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw will reunite for the musical event of 2012, the ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour. The 19-date stadium tour finds Chesney, who consistently has crowds “eating up […]
When George Strait co-hosted the Countdown last month, he & Lon discussed his role in revitalizing a local San Antonio golf club. On Friday November 11, George was on hand at the Grand Re-opening of The Resort at Tapatio Springs. During the ribbon cutting ceremony, Strait and partner Tom Cusick detailed the many changes that have taken […]
When Taylor Swift started work on her first fragrance, she considered that her fans cover a wide range of ages. Taylor told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “I wanted it to be sweet, but not too sweet, not like spraying candy on yourself. I didn’t want to make a perfume like cotton candy or like […]
Taylor Swift spent the entire year in the road with her Speak Now World Tour. In just a few weeks, Taylor shares her experiences with her fans in her first ever Speak Now Live CD/DVD. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton asked Taylor about the new project: “I really wanted this tour to be remembered. I […]
The word “home” conjures up many images of family, friends, and familiar surroundings. Earlier this year, Dierks Bentley was writing songs for his next album, and was inspired to tackle the subject of home in all its meanings. A few weeks ago, we had a chance to speak with Dierks about his new single, “Home.” […]
Taylor Swift was just named the CMA Entertainer of the Year. This weekend, she co-hosts CMT’s Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton. During the three hour show, you’ll hear how the work she did all year led to this award. Her Speak Now World Tour started back in March, and continues for two more weeks. She’s […]
Joe Nichols has a whole lot to celebrate as we end 2011. First of all, his lifelong favorite baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, won the World Series. His favorite college football team, the Arkansas Razorbacks, are having their best year ever. Plus he’s released his 6th album, one that sums up everything in his […]
Yesterday, Brad Paisley said he always watches the previous year’s CMA show before begining work on the next one. So Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton asked the same question of Brad’s co-host Carrie Underwood: “I watch right afterwards, just to see how everything….I want to see my dresses.” Brad added, “Me too. That’s why I […]
CMA Week began on Sunday in Nashville as Alan Jackson and Kix Brooks were inducted in the Music City Walk of Fame. Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton had the honor of inducting Alan. He showed the audience Alan’s first single, “Blue Blooded Woman,” on a blue vinyl 45 RPM record. Helton said the song […]
