George Strait told Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton that he & his wife Norma will become grandparents in February. George’s son, Bubba, married girlfriend Tamara Shipman last December. Now there’s even bigger news. George told Lon, “I’m gonna be a grand-dad! They’re expecting a baby in February, so we’re all excited about that. They’re pretty sure it’s a […]
Trace Adkins joins Lon this week as co-host. His current hit is “Just Fishin,’” from his new CD, “Proud To Be Here.” Trace talks about his Hillbilly Bone partner Blake Shelton, as well as the winner of Celebrity Apprentice John Rich. Trace talks about the public outpouring after his house burned down. Plus Trace talks […]
When Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert got married in May, they invited a bunch of country stars, including this week’s Countdown co-host, Dierks Bentley. He told Lon Helton it wasn’t easy, but he was able to get the day off: “I haven’t been to any weddings since my own 6 years ago! People always ask […]
COUNTRY MUSIC STAR DIERKS BENTLEY ANNOUNCES 2011 COUNTRY & COLD CANS TOUR Jerrod Niemann and Eli Young Band To Kickstart The Party Nashville, Tenn. – Aug. 15, 2011 – Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley will kick off the first leg of his Country & Cold Cans Tour beginning Oct. 6 in Lacrosse, WI. Special guests Jerrod […]
When Dierks Bentley isn’t on the road making music, he’s usually at home in Nashville with his wife Cassie and two young daughters, Evie and Jordan. In fact, Jordan is just 9 months old, so Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton asked Dierks for an update on his latest addition to the family: “She was born […]
Back in May, John Rich was named Celebrity Apprentice by Donald Trump. John is good friends with this week’s co-host Dierks Bentley. So Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with Dierks about John and Celebrity Apprentice. “I’ve known John Rich since 1998, and he puts 100% into everything he does, and I was excited for people […]
Kenny Chesney just did a show at the new Meadowlands Football Stadium outside New York City. Over 55, 000 people attending it, making that show the biggest country show in the NY/NJ area in over 25 years. The day before, Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton spoke with Kenny in a very unique location: The […]
Dierks Bentley co-hosts the Countdown this week. His current hit is “Am I The Only One,” and it’s in our Top 5. Dierks attended Blake & Miranda’s wedding, and he gives us a report. Dierks also updates us on his two daughters, Evie and Jordan. Dierks has brought Evie on the road a few times, […]
Lady Antebellum joined Keith Urban for a tour of Australia in April. Towards the end of the trip, Keith invited the trio to a home he and Nicole have outside Sidney. They told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton about their experience: “It was just so kind and generous to have us out there, and the […]
Back in May, Lady Antebellum debuted their current hit, “Just a Kiss” on TV’s American Idol. That obviously was a huge way to introduce their new music, but it also gave them the opportunity to meet Idol winner Scotty McCreery and rock legend Steven Tyler. The trio described the experience to Country Countdown USA’s Lon […]
