The day of Thanksgiving is celebrated in the USA on the last Thursday of November. The history of it goes back to English tradition during the 1500s. The pilgrims and puritans brought the tradition here. The first president, George Washington, proclaimed the first Thanksgiving in 1789. It was made a national holiday by Abraham Lincoln […]
The co-host this wknd is Tucker Wetmore, who’s in our Top 10 with “3, 2, 1.” It’s his first time as Lon’s co-host, so they have a lot to talk about. They also speak with the artist who has this week’s #1 song. Tucker is from the state of Washington. So is Zach Top. Lon asked […]
Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton was presented his 13th National Personality of the Year Award at the 59th annual CMA Awards. All of the radio winners were presented their awards during a special pre-show ceremony at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Lon thanked the artists who’ve been his co-hosts, the stations who carry the show, and […]
The co-host this wknd is Parker McCollum, who is in our Top 10 with “What Kinda Man.” He updates us on his 15-month-old son Major. He says he was part of the “greatest golf trip ever” with Jordan Davis & Peyton Manning. He also tells the inside story behind the making of his latest video. […]
Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton was named National Weekly Personality of the Year by the Country Music Association. It’s Helton’s 13th win. The award will be presented on Wednesday November 19th in Nashville. Helton got the news from Tucker Wetmore. Watch as Tucker calls Lon with the news:
This weekend’s co-host Cody Johnson has four CMA nominations, including his first for Entertainer of the Year. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton asked Cody about that: ” “You know my history, coming to Nashville and getting turned down by every record label in town. When you become successful in the industry, every nomination is special. Entertainer is […]
The co-host this wknd is Cody Johnson, who is in our Top 30 with The Fall. Cody & his wife Brandi welcomed their first son, Jaycee Daniel, on October 21. Cody is nominated for four CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year. The awards will be presented on November 19th. We also get an update […]
The co-host this wknd is Chase Matthew, who is in our Top 5 with “Darlin.’” This is his first time as Lon’s co-host. Chase spent most of 2025 on the road with Keith Urban, and he talks about that. He also has stories about Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean. This is Chase’s first time as co-host: “It […]
The co-host this wknd is Jackson Dean, who’s in our Top 10 with “Heavens To Betsy.” He’s on tour in Australia, so we hear about that. He’s actually on a world tour that has taken him to Europe as well. He tells the story behind his current hit, and why there’s a CB radio in […]
The co-host this wknd is Blake Shelton, who’s in our Top 20 with “Stay Country or Die Trying.” He also has a new TV talent contest called “The Road.” The show stars Keith Urban as the headliner, and 12 contestants who are trying to win a record contract. Blake & Post Malone are nominated for CMA Musical Event, and […]
