THIS WEEK

Jason Aldean’s Burnin’ It Down

Jason Aldean’s Burnin’ It Down

| July 27, 2014

Jason Aldean played back-to-back sold out stadium shows last weekend in Cleveland and Cincinnati.  In addition to his hits, Jason used the opportunity to debut a brand new single: “Burnin’ It Down.”  Jason spoke with reporters before the Cincinnati show to talk about his sexy new song: This song shows a different side of you […]

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Brett Eldredge #1 Shark Swim

Brett Eldredge #1 Shark Swim

| July 27, 2014

When Brett Eldredge co-hosted the Countdown a couple months ago, he told Lon Helton that if his latest hit “Beat of the Music” went to #1, he’d overcome his own fears and swim with sharks.  “I said I’d go cage diving if Beat of the Music went #1.”  So the song went to #1 in […]

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Billy Currington Co-Hosts 7/26-27

Billy Currington Co-Hosts 7/26-27

| July 22, 2014

Billy Currington joins Lon to co-host the Countdown.  His current Top 5 hit is “We Are Tonight.”  He’s on the road now with Lady Antebellum.  He talks about hanging out with them and tour-mate Joe Nichols.  Billy says he’s actually in the studio right now working on his next album.  He’s hoping the next single […]

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Joe Nichols’ Baby Girl Georgia

Joe Nichols’ Baby Girl Georgia

| July 20, 2014

Joe Nichols became the father of his third daughter on May 20th.  He & his wife Heather named the baby girl Georgia Blue, and Joe explained the baby’s name to Lon Helton when he co-hosted Country Countdown USA: “Heather & I got married in Georgia, Savannah Georgia, beautiful city, and we wanted to pass along […]

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Joe Nichols Co-Hosts 7/19-20

Joe Nichols Co-Hosts 7/19-20

| July 16, 2014

Joe Nichols co-hosts the Countdown this week with Lon.  Joe’s current Top 5 hit is “Yeah.”  Joe 3rd daughter, Georgia Blue, was born just a couple months ago, so he talks about being the father of a 2 month old.  He also talks about his two older daughters.  Joe is on the road now with Lady Antebellum’s […]

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Chris Young: Shots With Strait

Chris Young: Shots With Strait

| July 13, 2014

Earlier this year, Chris Young had a chance to do a few shows with George Strait on the Cowboys Rides Away Tour.  As you can imagine, it was a dream come true for him.  Chris talked about it when he co-hosted Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton: “I did a shot of tequila with George […]

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Chris Young & Doobie Brothers

Chris Young & Doobie Brothers

| July 13, 2014

Chris Young is a traditional country singer.  There’s no doubt about it.  He reveres George Jones, Randy Travis, and Keith Whitley.  But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t know or enjoy a little classic rock.  Chris is one of a dozen country stars who will appear on a tribute album with the Doobie Brothers.  This week, […]

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Chris Young Explains His Accident

Chris Young Explains His Accident

| July 13, 2014

On June 5th, it was reported that Chris Young had cut his left hand in a kitchen accident.  The next day, he was forced to cancel his appearance at CMA Fest.  This week, Chris co-hosted Country Countdown USA with his arm in a sling to explain the full story behind his accident: So how’re you? […]

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Garth Brooks: New Music, Tour

Garth Brooks: New Music, Tour

| July 10, 2014

Garth Brooks was in Nashville today to announce he will release new music with a new worldwide partner: Sony Music and RCA Nashville.  For the first time, Garth Brooks music will be available digitally, exclusively at GarthBrooks.com.  Also, a world tour will be announced on July 14. Garth announced, “Today I feel very lucky to be […]

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Chris Young Co-Hosts 7/12-13

Chris Young Co-Hosts 7/12-13

| July 9, 2014

Chris Young co-hosts the Countdown this week.  Yes, his arm is in a cast and a sling, due to an accident last month.  Chris explains in full detail how he tried to catch a knife, and it cut two arteries and tendons.  He’s still doing shows as part of Dierks Bentley’s Riser Tour.  He says his […]

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