THIS WEEK

Trace Adkins: The King’s Gift

Trace Adkins: The King’s Gift

| December 21, 2013

Back in May, Trace Adkins won Celebrity Apprentice.  That experience, and the publicity it brought him, gave him the opportunity to do a project he’s been wanting to do for about 12 years: A Christmas album. Trace spoke with Country Countdown USA about his unique holiday project: “I was first approached by a record label […]

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Eric Church Previews New Album

Eric Church Previews New Album

| December 15, 2013

Last week, Eric Church and his producer Jay Joyce invited a group of reporters to their East Nashville studio to play Eric’s next album, “The Outsiders.” Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton was one of the guests, and Eric is the co-host this week. First a few words about the studio.  It’s a converted 1960s church, located […]

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Eric Church Co-Hosts 12/14-15

Eric Church Co-Hosts 12/14-15

| December 11, 2013

Eric Church co-hosts the Countdown this week.  He talks about his new single, “The Outsiders,” the title song from a new album due out  February 11th.  He says the excitement has begun, with little teaser videos and other activities for his fans.  Church spent the entire year recording the album.  He also joined Kenny Chesney […]

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Garth Brooks to Tour in ’14

Garth Brooks to Tour in ’14

| December 10, 2013

The speculation is over!  Garth Brooks will tour in 2014.  He made the announcement Monday morning on Good Morning America.  He was speaking with the show’s Robin Roberts, and said, “You know what, since it’s you and since we’ve had a history forever, let’s announce it. We’re going on a world tour in 2014,” Brooks […]

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Lee Brice Welcomes 2nd Son

Lee Brice Welcomes 2nd Son

| December 8, 2013

Lee Brice is having quite a weekend.  On Friday he received a Grammy nomination for his #1 song “I Drive Your Truck.”  Then on Sunday, he & his wife Sara welcomed their second son, Ryker Mobley Brice.  He tweeted this picture, with these words: “A week ago I didn’t think I could be any happier. […]

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Parmalee Feels The Carolina Pride

Parmalee Feels The Carolina Pride

| December 8, 2013

This Tuesday will be a special day for the four members of the band Parmalee. It’s the day their debut album, “Feels Like Carolina,” will be released.  The first single has already made it to the Top 5.  But now fans will be able to hear more than one example of the band’s music.  The […]

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Joe Nichols’ New Biblical Tattoos

Joe Nichols’ New Biblical Tattoos

| December 8, 2013

This week’s co-host Joe Nichols is sportin’ some new ink!  But it’s not what you might expect.  Joe described his new tattoos to Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “On my right arm, I have Psalm 91, which is basically, Seek refuge in God, I’ll make you feel rested.  So when I feel tired, I look down at […]

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Swift, Musgraves Grammy Noms

Swift, Musgraves Grammy Noms

| December 7, 2013

Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves top the country nominees for the 2014 Grammy Awards.  The two were the only country artists to have nominations in all-genre categories.  Swift’s “Red” is up for overall Album of the Year, and Musgraves is in the Best New Artist Of the Year category.  Musgraves is nominated both as an […]

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Currington Parties With His Granny

Currington Parties With His Granny

| December 4, 2013

Billy Currington was in Nashville Tuesday to celebrate his latest #1: “Hey Girl.”  But his date wasn’t one of the models from the song’s video, but rather his 84 year old grandmother!  He told Country Countdown USA: “We brought her up last night from Georgia.  She’s a big fan of the Christmas lights at the Opryland […]

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Joe Nichols Co-Hosts 12/7-8

Joe Nichols Co-Hosts 12/7-8

| December 3, 2013

Joe Nichols co-hosts the Countdown this week.  His current hit, “Sunny & 75,” is  in the Top 5.  He just released a new album called “Crickets.”  He talks about his baby girl Dylan, as well as his holiday plans.  Joe has great stories about Keith Urban, Justin Moore, Eric Paslay, The Eli Young Band, David […]

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