Brad Paisley invited Hunter Hayes to play guitar on his latest CD “Wheelhouse.” Hunter recorded his part at Brad’s home studio, located in an old farm house on Brad’s property. When Brad was on Country Countdown USA a couple months ago, he told Lon the farm house had been invaded by skunks. We played that clip […]
Hunter Hayes performed at the CMA Music Fest a couple months ago. The show was sold out at Nashville’s LP Field Football Stadium. Hunter told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton the whole experience was a bit overwhelming: “I’ll be totally honest with you, I was so caught in the moment, I forgot my own lyrics […]
It’s a long way from Paris Illinois to the Top 10, and Brett Eldredge knows the journey. It wasn’t a quick trip, either. He arrived in Nashville in 2008, was signed to a record deal a year later, and released his debut single in 2010. But it took three more years to come up with […]
Hunter Hayes co-hosts the Countdown this week. His latest hit is “I Want Crazy.” It’s from his latest CD, “Encore.” Hunter talks about touring with Carrie Underwood, performing with soul legend Stevie Wonder, and The Voice winner Danielle Bradbery. He also performed at the personal invitation of Celebrity Apprentice winner Trace Adkins. And he gives […]
Vince Gill hosted a media event in his home studio in Nashville. The reason was to talk about his latest album, “Bakersfield,” a collaboration with steel guitar player and longtime friend Paul Franklin. The ten-song collection is a tribute to two of the most famous residents of that California town: Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. […]
If you want to “get closer” to Keith Urban, one way to do it is to attend his “Light The Fuse” tour this summer. Keith leaves the stage several times during his show to bring his music directly to his fans. Keith hosted a trip to Atlanta for Nashville media reporters where they were able to witness the show […]
Kip Moore has had a pair of #1 hits, but he still leads a very modest and simple life. In fact he still lives in the same small place he’s called home since before he had any success. He told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that he thinks the place is haunted: “There have been […]
Kip Moore had a terrifying moment at the CMA Music Fest last month. He shared it with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “That was one of the most powerful experiences I’ve had as a singer songwriter, playing in front of 70,000 people was overwhelming. But what people do not know about that night is it was […]
Kip Moore credits newcomer Thomas Rhett for rescuing him after a late night Nashville party. Kip told the story to Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: “There was a party downtown, and I happened to have a few drinks, and I usually roam off by myself when that happens. So I was sitting on the curb […]
Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night TV special will be repeated this Friday night at 8 PM ET on CBS-TV. The two-hour show originally aired in May, and was recorded the day after the ACM Awards in April. When Tim co-hosted Country Countdown USA, he told Lon Helton: “It was fun to do, it was a […]
