Scotty McCreery co-hosts the Countdown this week. His current hit, “See You Tonight,” is in the Top 10. He talks about this season’s American Idol competition, and the new judges. He says he’s about to move to Nashville, and will continue his schooling online. He has great stories about George Strait, Tim McGraw, Eric Church, […]
Lady Antebellum’s Charles, Hillary, and Dave were in the middle of co-hosting the Countdown when their manager found out that CCUSA’s Lon Helton had won the ACM National Personality of the Year Award. So in between songs, he texted the trio the news, and they broke it to Lon. He hadn’t seen the release, so […]
Back in 2008, Thompson Square’s Keifer & Shawna were working at a small club in Nashville. Keifer recalls, “I was a 150 pound bouncer at a hip hop club. I had some interesting nights. I had to quit, or I wouldn’t be able to play guitar any more.” (Shawna) “Wasn’t there a night when Lady Antebellum […]
Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott became a mom last summer. Now her baby girl Eisele travels on the road with the band. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with the trio about life with Baby Antebellum: So how’s it been touring with a baby? (Hillary) I’ll let the boys answer that. (Charles) She’s incredible. I have […]
Lady Antebellum’s Charles, Hillary, and Dave co-host the Countdown this week. Their current hit “Compass” is in the Top 5. They’re on the road with their “Take Me Downtown” tour. Hillary is traveling with her baby girl Eislie, and she talks about that. They are nominated for 4 ACM Awards, including 3 for their harmonies […]
Dierks Bentley’s new album “Riser” draws on some of his deepest emotions and most creative thoughts he’s ever felt. He started work on it following the death of his father. But it also draws on a friendship he started three years ago with the lead singer of U2: Bono. Dierks told Country Countdown USA that he […]
Weather forecasters predicted 40 mile an hour winds Thursday night in Nashville. That didn’t scare off hundreds of radio DJs away from the annual Sony Music Boat Show on the Cumberland River. Although the boat was forced to stay docked, the passengers were treated to a great night of music featuring Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, […]
Cole Swindell released his debut album this week. He said release day was a dream come true. “It’s the day I didn’t know about, but I’ve always been waitin’ on. Everything I’ve done in this town, whether it’s been sold a t-shirt or wrote a song, this is it, it’s the day I can walk in a […]
Jason Aldean co-hosts the Countdown this week. His current hit, “When She Says Baby,” is in our Top 5. He’s on the road now with Florida Georgia Line and Tyler Farr. Jason talks about performing in New York during Super Bowl weekend, and singing on stage with George Strait. This summer he’ll play several baseball […]
Keith Urban joins Lon this week to co-host the Countdown. He introduces his new single “Cop Car.” Also talks about his recent #1 with Miranda Lambert: “We Were Us.” Keith talks about his role on American Idol, the audition process, and what it takes for a contestant to get his vote. Keith talks about singing with […]
