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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
