Taylor Swift did some shows this year with newcomer Hunter Hayes, and she discovered they have many things in common. Taylor told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton, “There’s something about his charisma I haven’t seen in a lot of other artists. He studies everything, he watches everything, and he takes it in, he absorbs it, […]
Taylor Swift was just named CMA Entertainer of the Year for the second time. But as she accepted the award, she credited her fans who supported one of the biggest tours of the year. The final numbers haven’t been announced yet, but they will exceed a million fans. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton asked her what […]
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.” […]
NASHVILLE – It was a night of new victors and returning champions at “The 45th Annual CMA Awards” Wednesday night in Nashville. Taylor Swift won her second CMA Entertainer of the Year trophy. Newlyweds Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton won Female Vocalist and Male Vocalist for the second consecutive year. Jason Aldean won his first […]
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 […]
So here we are: CMA Day in Nashville. All the writing sessions, the rehearsals, and the last minute changes are pretty much done. Time for the show to begin. So what goes through the minds of the co-hosts Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood? “It’s like wait, we’re not ready.” Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton […]
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 […]
