THIS WEEK

Lady A Co-Hosts 11/26-27

Lady A Co-Hosts 11/26-27

| November 21, 2011

Lady Antebellum will co-host the Thanksgiving Weekend edition of the Countdown.  They have lots to be thankful for, including their third CMA Award, five Grammy awards, a top-selling CD, and their first arena tour.  They join Lon to talk about the Own The Night World Tour, as well as their tour partners Edens Edge and […]

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Miranda: I See Blake Less Now

Miranda: I See Blake Less Now

| November 19, 2011

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton got married in May.  Miranda tells Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that it’s been six months, and they’ve barely seen each other since.  “We had a week together after the wedding, and then it was like, ‘See you in the fall.’  I’m actually seeing him less than before.”  In fact, […]

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Miranda: Thank You George Strait!

Miranda: Thank You George Strait!

| November 19, 2011

Miranda Lambert says her father forgave her for getting her first tattoo because of George Strait.  She told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that it all happened five years ago, when she was opening shows for George Strait: “I had gotten my first tattoo of guns and wings because Kerosene had just gone Gold. My dad was on tour […]

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Miranda’s New CD Is “A Journey”

Miranda’s New CD Is “A Journey”

| November 19, 2011

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 […]

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Our Award-Winning Co-Host

Our Award-Winning Co-Host

| November 18, 2011

NASHVILLE, TN – Miranda Lambert claimed some prized baggage at the 45th Annual CMA Awards where she picked up her second straight Female Vocalist of the Year award. “I was really surprised,” said Lambert. “Honestly, I’m humbled. I had a great year last year, I won three CMAs on my birthday so I was kind […]

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Taylor Swift on 60 Minutes

Taylor Swift on 60 Minutes

| November 16, 2011

“60 MINUTES” PROFILE OF TAYLOR SWIFT TO AIR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH AT 7 PM ET / PT ON CBS TAYLOR CELEBRATES 4TH CONSECUTIVE #1 SINGLE, THREE NEW BILLBOARD HOT 100 DEBUTS NASHVILLE – November 16, 2011 – Four-time Grammy winner and Billboard’s 2011 Woman of the Year Taylor Swift will be profiled this Sunday, November […]

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Chesney & McGraw 2012 Tour

Chesney & McGraw 2012 Tour

| November 14, 2011

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 […]

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Strait Re-Opens Golf Course

Strait Re-Opens Golf Course

| November 13, 2011

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 […]

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Miranda Lambert Co-Hosts 11/19-20

Miranda Lambert Co-Hosts 11/19-20

| November 13, 2011

Miranda Lambert co-hosts Country Countdown USA this week.  Her fourth CD, “Four The Record,” has just been released, featuring the current hit, Baggage Claim.”  Miranda talks about her wedding, and recalls her favorite memory of that day.  She previews her On Fire tour that begins in January.  She responds to some comments from husband Blake […]

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Taylor’s Written 25 New Songs!

Taylor’s Written 25 New Songs!

| November 12, 2011

It’s only been about a year since Taylor Swift released her 3rd album Speak Now.  It’s been a success with over 3 million copies sold, and its first 3 singles have gone to #1.  Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton asked Taylor if she’s begun work on her fourth album: “I’m 25 songs into the next record.  I’m excited […]

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