Taylor Swift co-hosts the Countdown this week. Her fourth CD, “Red,” will be released on Monday, October 22. The first single is “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” Taylor previews the new single, “Begin Again,” and explains why it’s also the last song on the CD. She gives us the latest on the video, […]
When the CMA nominations were announced a few weeks ago, perhaps one of the biggest surprises was Kelly Clarkson in the category of Female Vocalist of the Year. That’s because Kelly hasn’t had a solo country hit. Jason Aldean announced the CMA nominees during Good Morning America in New York. He told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton he immediately texted his congratulations to […]
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 […]
Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton has been named CMA National Radio Personality of the Year for the 6th time, the most by any radio host. Lon received the news from Jason Aldean, who was co-hosting the show. Jason told Lon, “I actually got some news for you, I am the chosen one to come […]
Jason Aldean joins Lon as co-host this week. His new CD, “Night Train,” will be released next Tuesday. It includes the hit “Take a Little Ride.” He’s been on the road all year with Luke Bryan, and he reacts to some recent comments from Luke. His new CD includes a song with guest vocals from […]
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 […]
DARIUS RUCKER INVITED TO JOIN GRAND OLE OPRY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (October 2, 2012) Award-winning country music artist Darius Rucker was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry this evening by Opry member and friend Brad Paisley. He will formally be inducted into the Opry on Tues., Oct. 16. That show will air live on […]
Jerrod Niemann co-hosts the Countdown this week. His current hit is “Shinin’ On Me,” the first single from his new CD, “Free The Music.” Jerrod was on tour this year with Miranda Lambert and Chris Young. He’s about to join a bunch of country stars on the Blake Shelton Cruise. He’s toured with Brad Paisley, […]
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 […]
