Justin Moore co-hosts the Countdown this week. He actually has two songs in the Top 30. His own single is “Lettin’ The Night Roll,” plus he joins Brantley Gilbert & Thomas Rhett for “Small Town Throwdown.” Justin & his wife are expecting their third child next month. He was named the ACM’s Top New Artist […]
Frankie Ballard says June 9th will always have special significance in his life. It was the day he celebrated his first #1: “Helluva Life.” But more importantly, it was the day he became an uncle! He told reporters before the party, “My mom & dad were going to drive down, and my older sister has […]
If you love country music, the place to be this weekend is Nashville for the CMA Music Festival. Lots of country’s top stars, plus a whole group of future stars, gathered in Music City for four days of concerts, autograph signings, and fan club parties. Estimates are that over 100,000 people took part in some activity related […]
GEORGE STRAIT’S THE COWBOY RIDES AWAY TOUR FINAL RIDE SHATTERS INDOOR CONCERT ATTENDANCE RECORD FOR NORTH AMERICA AT 104,793 Three-Hour Concert Showcased an Impressive 40-Song Set List Including 20 of Strait’s Amassed 60 No. 1 Singles ARLINGTON, Texas (Saturday, June 7, 2014) – George Strait has set many records in his illustrious career: the most No. […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 5, 2014) Superstar Alan Jackson held a press conference this morning at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville to announce a year-long celebration of his 25th year in the music business. Jackson’s 25th anniversary celebration is a multi-faceted undertaking that will celebrate his countless – and ongoing – contributions to […]
Brett Eldredge co-hosts the Countdown for the very first time this weekend. His current Top 5 hit is “Beat of the Music.” Brett tells the true story behind that song. He just wrapped up a tour with Billy Currington, and he pranked Billy on the final show. He & Thomas Rhett just won a golf tournament in […]
A couple months ago, Miranda Lambert and husband Blake Shelton bought a home in Nashville. Of course they also have a home in Oklahoma, and Blake rents a place in LA when he’s doing The Voice. That makes them a 3-home couple. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with Miranda about that new lifestyle: So […]
Ever since Miranda Lambert married Blake Shelton three years ago, she’s seen her once-quiet Texas life turned into tabloid fodder. Like most creative people, Miranda found a way to turn her frustrations with the media into a song on her new album. The song is called “Pricilla,” named for the wife of Elvis Presley. She […]
Miranda Lambert has friends in high places! As in, friends who are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. At the Academy of Country Music Awards last month, Miranda presented the Crystal Milestone Award to Merle Haggard, who has been a friend and fan for many years. She was joined on stage that night by George […]
Miranda Lambert is the latest country star to open her closet for an exhibition at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. The 5-time Female Vocalist of the Year now joins Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift for an exhibit called “Backstage Access.” Miranda hosted a media preview for the exhibition, and talked about putting […]
