THIS WEEK

FGL Previews “Anything Goes”

FGL Previews “Anything Goes”

| October 12, 2014

This week, Florida Georgia Line will release their second album, “Anything Goes.”  Their debut went Platinum, thanks to the success of the hit :Cruise.”  The duo hopes lightning strikes twice.  FGL’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard co-hosted Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton. What’s the transition like from the first album to this one? (Tyler) […]

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FGL & Chase Rice In “Fun House”

FGL & Chase Rice In “Fun House”

| October 12, 2014

Florida Georgia Line and Chase Rice both have songs in this week’s Top 10.  But there was a time, not too long ago, when nobody knew either of them.  That’s when they actually shared a Nashville house together!  But their roots go back even further. FGL’s Brian Kelley told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that […]

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Lady Antebellum’s Movie Music

Lady Antebellum’s Movie Music

| October 12, 2014

It was a moment when Hollywood met Nashville, as the movies intersected with Music City.  The Country Music Hall of Fame was the site for the Nashville premiere of the new movie “The Best Of Me.”  The movie features an obviously country-oriented soundtrack, led by Lady Antebellum.  The trio walked the red carpet with the […]

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FGL Has 3 Songs In Our Top 5

FGL Has 3 Songs In Our Top 5

| October 11, 2014

It may be the first time we’ve had a co-host with three songs in our Top 5, two as writers and one as artists.  Florida Georgia Line’s Brian & Tyler have their own song “Dirt.”  But they also co-wrote Jason Aldean’s current hit “Burnin’ It Down” and Cole Swindell’s “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight.”  They […]

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FGL’s Brian Big Garth Brooks Fan

FGL’s Brian Big Garth Brooks Fan

| October 11, 2014

Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley was 13 years old when Garth Brooks released his “Double Live” album in 1998.  The effect of the album can be seen in Brian’s bio, where he lists his 3 main influences as Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, and Casting Crowns.  In December 2010, Florida Georgia Live was just getting started.  […]

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Florida-Georgia Line 10/11-12

Florida-Georgia Line 10/11-12

| October 7, 2014

Florida Georgia Line’s Brian & Tyler are Lon’s co-hosts this week.  They actually have three songs in the Top 5!  Their own song, “Dirt,” plus two they wrote.  They co-wrote “Burnin’ It Down” for Jason Aldean and joined Cole Swindell on “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight.”  FGL’s new album, “Anything Goes,” will be released next week […]

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Luke Bryan’s Boys Bo & Tate

Luke Bryan’s Boys Bo & Tate

| October 7, 2014

Luke Bryan isn’t just a country superstar, selling out stadiums, and having #1 hits.  He’s also a father of two young boys: Bo & Tate.  He talked about them this week with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: I see Tate celebrated his 4th birthday last month: “Yep, we those big blow up water slides, had […]

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Luke Bryan: More Stadiums in 2015

Luke Bryan: More Stadiums in 2015

| October 6, 2014

If you missed any of Luke Bryan’s five stadium shows this summer, or want to go again, here’s good news: Luke will be playing stadiums again next year.  He broke the news to Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “I’ll keep all of my surprises to myself, but we got a great touring package next year.  […]

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Luke Bryan: Save & Butt Grab

Luke Bryan: Save & Butt Grab

| October 6, 2014

When you go to a Luke Bryan show, you expect to see him put 100% of himself into his performance.  But twice this summer, Luke got so excited, he actually fell off the stage!  Luke talked about it with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “Yes, the year of falls for Luke Bryan.  I fell in […]

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Thomas Rhett Celebrates 2nd #1

Thomas Rhett Celebrates 2nd #1

| October 1, 2014

You know an artist is busy when it takes 6 months for him to celebrate a #1 song.  But in Thomas Rhett’s case, it wasn’t only HIS schedule that was filled.  Sometimes it takes a lot of people to make a #1 song, and some of them are also on the road a lot.  The #1 […]

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