THIS WEEK

Taylor Swift’s Latest “Tattoo”

Taylor Swift’s Latest “Tattoo”

| June 24, 2011

When Taylor Swift arrived at our studio to co-host the Countdown, we noticed some writing on her left arm.  Midway through the show, Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton asked if she had a new tattoo: “I don’t get tattoos.  I just write on my arm.  I don’t have any tattoos.  I don’t think I […]

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Taylor’s European Obsession

Taylor’s European Obsession

| June 24, 2011

Taylor Swift brought her Speak Now tour to Europe in March.  While there, she had time to do some sightseeing.  She told Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton she visited a place she’s wanted to see since she was a kid.  “We went to this tiny town in Germany where they have this castle called […]

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New Friends: Taylor & Shania

New Friends: Taylor & Shania

| June 24, 2011

Taylor Swift has often said that she admires Shania Twain.  When she accepted her ACM Entertainer of the Year award, she mentioned Shania as one of her heroes.  A few weeks ago, Taylor & Shania filmed the opening video for the CMT Music Awards.  Shania talked about it last week on Country Countdown USA.  This week, […]

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Taylor to Idols: How About Lunch?

Taylor to Idols: How About Lunch?

| June 24, 2011

Scotty McCreery just won the American Idol competition, and his debut single is in this week’s Top 30.  Country Countdown USA co-host Taylor Swift had this to say about the latest teenager in country music: “I haven’t gotten to meet Scotty or Lauren yet, but they seem so sweet.  I love that.  It’s cool because […]

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Taylor Swift’s Top 10

Taylor Swift’s Top 10

| June 24, 2011

Taylor Swift is this week’s co-host on Country Countdown USA.  She’s had 6 #1 singles during her career, including her previous one “Back To December.”  All but two have been certified for at least one million digital downloads.  “Love Story” is her top-selling single, with over 5 million copies sold.    Taylor’s #2 selling single is “You […]

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Keith Urban Celebrates 12th #1

Keith Urban Celebrates 12th #1

| June 24, 2011

Keith Urban and wife Nicole Kidman attended a Nashville party on Wednesday June 22nd celebrating the #1 hit “Without You.”  Keith said, “I didn’t record the song because I thought it would be a hit.  I recorded it because it moved me and touched me.  I couldn’t believe how much it captured my life so […]

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Taylor Swift Co-Hosts June 25-26

Taylor Swift Co-Hosts June 25-26

| June 19, 2011

Taylor Swift is Lon Helton’s co-host this week.  She just began the US leg of her Speak Now World Tour, and gives details on what fans can expect.  She spent the winter touring Europe and Asia, and tells Lon she’s “obsessed” with castles.  She also brought back some souvenirs. Plus she baked some cookies for […]

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Top 10 Country Star Dads

Top 10 Country Star Dads

| June 19, 2011

Admittedly, this is a subjective list.  No one can honestly rank parents.   It really comes down to how you feel about the star and the way they talk about their kids.  But we chose ten fathers who’ve co-hosted the countdown recently. #10: Jason Aldean- He doesn’t talk about his personal life much, but when he’s been […]

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Shania: Book Is For Fans & Aja

Shania: Book Is For Fans & Aja

| June 17, 2011

Shania Twain has tried to live a private life.  Part of the reason she moved to Switzerland was to escape the fame that had engulfed her life in the 90s.  But when she started writing her autobiography, she knew it was opening part of her private life to the public. She told Country Countdown USA […]

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Shania: Anatomy of a Comeback

Shania: Anatomy of a Comeback

| June 17, 2011

In many ways, 2011 has been a comeback year for Shania Twain.  It began, almost symbolically, with her wedding on New Year’s Day to Frédéric Thiébaud.  Shania told Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton that Fred provided the inspiration to the reality TV series. “He started filming me a lot as I was songwriting around the house.  […]

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