Everyone knows that Toby Keith supports the American soldiers around the world. Earlier this year, he did his tenth USO tour of military bases. But his support of the troops didn’t stop there. He talked about it with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “We got a call from a friend who told me there was a woman gonna […]
Blake Shelton was the big winner at the 46th annual CMA Awards. He & his wife Miranda Lambert won Song of the Year for “Over You.” Then he won Male Vocalist of the Year for the third time. But the biggest was saved for last when Blake was named Entertainer Of The Year. He accepted […]
Country’s biggest stars are in Nashville now preparing for this Thursday’s CMA Awards. Rehearsals are taking place at the Bridgestone Arena, site of the TV show. Co-Host Carrie Underwood told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “The week before the CMAs, we’re living at the arena, coming in every day, working on the script and the […]
Taylor Swift fans around the world are ready to get her fourth CD, “Red” when it becomes available on Monday. This weekend, she spoke with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton about the making of the album. As you were working on this album, did you want to do something you hadn’t done before? “That’s exactly […]
Jason Aldean’s fifth CD, “Night Train” is available on October 16th. It features 15 new songs, including the #1 hit “Take a Little Ride.” Jason spoke with us about making the album, and what it means for his career: The album seems reflective. Why? I think me being the age I am, a lot of […]
There is no one better to describe the music on Jerrod Niemann’s new CD “Free The Music” than the man himself. For that, we went to a Music Row studio to speak face to face with the one and only Jerrod Niemann. “I look at music as a giant song. For me, I want to […]
When Lady Antebellum wasn’t on the road this year with their Own The Night World Tour, they were in the studio working on their first Christmas album. They will release “On This Winter’s Night” on October 22nd. Charles Kelley told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton, “We spent a lot of time last Christmas listening to songs that […]
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 […]
They say it’s the sincerest form of flattery, but a few weeks ago, Keith Urban performed Miranda Lambert’s current hit, “Fastest Girl In Town.” When Keith co-hosted Country Countdown USA, host Lon Helton asked why he chose that song: “It’s a great song, such a cool song, and actually Nic & I were listening to […]
On Monday, the new judges for American Idol got together in New York for a press conference to talk about the 2013 Season. Country superstar Keith Urban joined Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest. Keith told the media, “One of the things I’ve loved about Idol is hearing someone that has potential, […]
