THIS WEEK

Blake Loves Miranda’s New Duet

Blake Loves Miranda’s New Duet

| November 2, 2013

Blake Shelton isn’t jealous that his wife is singing with another man.  In fact, he’s a huge fan!  Blake told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that he hopes Miranda’s current duet with Keith Urban, “We Were Us,” goes all the way to #1: “I’ll tell you an interesting story.  The co-writer of that song, Nicole Galyon, […]

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Blake Shelton’s New LA Home

Blake Shelton’s New LA Home

| November 2, 2013

Last summer, Blake Shelton invited us to do the countdown in his Hollywood Hills home.  At the time, he complained that it was too big and definitely not his style.  So this time, we wanted to know if he’s moved.  Turns out that he has.  Blake told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton about his new […]

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Blake Shelton Co-Hosts 11/2-3

Blake Shelton Co-Hosts 11/2-3

| October 30, 2013

Blake Shelton co-hosts the pre-CMA edition of the Countdown.  Blake has 5 nominations, including Entertainer and Male Vocalist, both of which he won last year.  Blake says live shows of The Voice also begin this week, so he’ll fly back and forth between LA and Nashville.  He confirms that he asked NBC to move a […]

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Garth Brooks Inducts Kenny Rogers

Garth Brooks Inducts Kenny Rogers

| October 28, 2013

Back in 1989, Kenny Rogers was at the peak of his career, playing stadiums, hosting TV shows, winning Grammy Awards, and making movies.  That same year, a young man from Yukon Oklahoma, Garth Brooks, released his debut album.  Sunday night in Nashville, Garth inducted Kenny into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the moment […]

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Toby Keith Previews New CD

Toby Keith Previews New CD

| October 27, 2013

Toby Keith’s latest album, Drinks After Work, will be released on October 29.  He spoke with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton about recording it, and about two songs that almost didn’t make the final album: Let’s start with the first song on the album, “Shut Up & Hold On,” which you co-wrote with frequent collaborator Bobby […]

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Meet Toby’s Daughter Krystal Keith

Meet Toby’s Daughter Krystal Keith

| October 26, 2013

This week’s co-host Toby Keith is proud of his own music, but even prouder of the debut album by his daughter Krystal.  He spoke about her with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “She’s doing a fantastic job in presenting herself, and how poised she is, and she’s watched me since she was born, so she […]

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Win Toby Keith’s New CD

Win Toby Keith’s New CD

| October 26, 2013

Win a copy of Toby Keith’s new CD “Drinks After Work.”   Led by its current title track single, Drinks After Work finds Keith with writer credit on nine of 10 tracks, collaborating again with frequent partners Scotty Emerick, Bobby Pinson and Rivers Rutherford. Entry Deadline 11/11/13 1. Shut Up and Hold On 2. Drinks After […]

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Toby Keith Co-Hosts 10/26-27

Toby Keith Co-Hosts 10/26-27

| October 23, 2013

Toby Keith co-hosts the Countdown this week.  His new CD “Drinks After Work,” will be released next week.  It features the Top 20 title tune.  Toby talks about his Twister Relief Concert, his Australian Tour, and his summer tour with Kip Moore.  We’ll premiere a song from Toby’s new album.  Plus he talks about his […]

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Lee Brice Baby Due In December

Lee Brice Baby Due In December

| October 20, 2013

Last month, Lee Brice announced he and his wife Sara are expecting a baby boy.  Now we know when it’s due.  Lee broke the news to Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “Early December.  Of course I’ve got shows right up til the end of November, and she’s freakin’ out!  ‘I got a feelin’ he’s gonna […]

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Lee Brice Co-Hosts 10/19-20

Lee Brice Co-Hosts 10/19-20

| October 15, 2013

Lee Brice co-hosts the Countdown this weekend.  His current Top 10 hit is “Parking Lot Party.”  Lee got married in April, and now he & his wife are expecting a baby boy.  Lee describes the wedding, and talks about possible baby names.  Lee was on the road this year with Brad Paisley and Chris Young.   […]

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