You know the Eli Young Band for their big hit “Crazy Girl.” And Miranda Lambert is the Female Vocalist of the Year. But there was a time when both were struggling artists back in their home state of Texas. Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton asked the Eli Young Band when they first met Miranda: “It […]
This week, the Eli Young Band got the news their latest hit, “Crazy Girl,” has been certified Platinum for over 1 million downloads. It’s their first song to achieve that status. They spoke with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “It’s crazy what this single has done for us, we’re so humbled by the success of the single […]
Country’s top stars are heading to Nashville for the 45th annual CMA Awards. Five-time CMA National Personality of the Year Lon Helton spoke with the hosts of the TV show, Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood. Starting Monday, we will present a daily preview of this year’s show from Brad & Carrie. They’ll talk about their […]
Brad Paisley says he never intended to write a book. It was just something that came up last year as he was preparing to host the CMA Awards. He was working on the script with writer David Wild, when the subject came up. “It was his idea. It’s his fault. I had no interest in […]
This week we introduce you to the Eli Young Band. You’ve already heard their current hit, “Crazy Girl.” They’re currently on the road with Dierks Bentley’s Country & Cold Cans tour. They knew Miranda Lambert when she was a teenager in Texas. She has been their biggest supporter. The guys also toured with Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, […]
A couple weeks ago, the remake of the movie “Footloose” was released. This week’s co-host, Blake Shelton, was chosen to sing the famous theme song, orginally done by Kenny Loggins. He told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton it was the only song he wanted to do: “They asked me to be on the soundtrack, but […]
We’re just a few days away from Halloween, but Blake Shelton is getting ready for Season 2 of the NBC-TV reality show “The Voice.” He tells Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that he is about to begin taping the preliminary rounds right now. Season 2 will debut on February 5th, 2012, right after the Super Bowl. […]
Blake Shelton’s current hit, “God Gave Me You,” was a very special song for both Blake and Miranda Lambert. Blake first heard the song at a turning point in their relationship. So when it came time to shoot a video for it, Blake knew it had to be personal. Blake explained the video to Country […]
This week’s co-host, Blake Shelton, just celebrated his 9th #1 hit with “Honey Bee.” In fact, Blake has been on a hot streak, with four straight #1s. Blake is celebrating his tenth anniversary as a recording artist this year. His debut single, “Austin,” was released in April 2001. Since then, he’s released 18 singles and […]
When Blake Shelton married Miranda Lambert, it was for better or worse, in sickness and heath, for richer or poorer. But apparently there was one small exception. Blake is an avid hunter, and he told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that hunting is an issue in their marriage: “Every year for the last five years […]
