This will be a milestone year for George Strait. In May he will celebrate his 60th birthday. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with George about that special day: “You would have to bring that up! Yeah I’ll be 60, so I’m a couple of #1 records behind my age. I’ve gotta catch up. I […]
George Strait has more #1 songs than any other recording artist with 58. But of those big hits, the only song George actually wrote was “Here For a Good Time.” Last month, George surprised radio programmers by performing at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium during the annual Country Radio Seminar. After performing two songs acoustically, George was presented […]
On February 2nd, George Strait became a grandfather, as his son Bubba and wife Tamara became the parents of a baby boy. A couple days later, George mentioned the birth during a show in Phoenix. But George hadn’t confirmed the name of the boy until he spoke with Lon Helton of Country Countdown USA: “He’s […]
George Strait will co-host the Countdown March 17-18. This is his first full interview since becoming a grandfather. George talks about that, as well as his just-completed tour with Martina McBride. His current hit is “Love’s Gonna Make It Alright,” and George just met the songwriter during a surprise performance in Nashville. He also looks […]
There was a moment during Lon Helton’s interview with Dierks Bentley when he couldn’t help but notice the tape holding he boots together. “That is some hockey gaff tape holding that boot together. Without that tape, the boot would fall apart. These particular boots I’ve only had for about two years. But I have another […]
Dierks Bentley was part of a group of country stars who performed at the White House last fall. He told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that it was appropriate to perform his current hit, “Home,” at such an historic location: “A chance to go to the White House, which is kind of our nation’s home, to […]
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Dierks Bentley performed on one of his favorite stages last month: Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. He debuted several songs from his new CD, “Home,” available February 7th. One of those songs, one he wrote called “Thinking Of You,” was inspired by his 3 year old daughter Evie. In fact, in the album version, Evie can be heard […]
It’s always a special day when new members are announced for the Country Music Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held in the rotunda, where the bronze plaques of the members are displayed. There, the new members were announced one by one: Musician Hargus “Pig” Robbins, legendary singer Connie Smith, and the top selling male […]
Dierks Brooks co-hosts the Countdown this week. His new CD, “Home,” was just released. It features the Top 5 title track, as well as the #1: Am I The Only One. Dierks is actually performing in Australia right now, but will kick off the Country & Cold Cans Tour next month. He has great stories […]
