THIS WEEK

Lee Brice “So Ready” For Wedding

Lee Brice “So Ready” For Wedding

| April 13, 2013

This week’s co-host Lee Brice told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton this is his last interview as a single man. “I wish I could have been married months ago.  I am so ready to be married to this woman.  I’m a lucky dude man.” So was there a bachelor party? “No man, I’ve had enough partying […]

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Jerrod Niemann’s Surprise Visit

Jerrod Niemann’s Surprise Visit

| April 13, 2013

You never know who might drop in during Country Countdown USA.  This week as Lee Brice co-hosted, his friend Jerrod Niemann came by to say hello.  While in the studio, the two talked about the song they wrote together: “Only God Could Love You More:” “(Lee) We started the song in another way.  Then Jerrod ended […]

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Kenny Rogers in Hall of Fame

Kenny Rogers in Hall of Fame

| April 10, 2013

NASHVILLE – The Country Music Association announced today that Bobby Bare, “Cowboy” Jack Clement, and Kenny Rogers will become the newest members of the revered Country Music Hall of Fame.   Rogers will be inducted in the “Modern Era Artist” category, while Bare will be inducted in the “Veterans Era Artist” category. Clement will be […]

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Win Eric Church’s New CD

Win Eric Church’s New CD

| April 9, 2013

This week, Eric Church released his first Live album: Caught In The Act.  It was recorded at a small theater, and Eric performs all of his hits.  Find out why Eric Church is one of country’s most popular performers.  The album features 17 songs, including “Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand,” and “Smoke a Little Smoke.” […]

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Lee Brice Co-Hosts 4/13-14

Lee Brice Co-Hosts 4/13-14

| April 9, 2013

Lee Brice co-hosts Country Countdown USA.  This may be his last interview as a single man!  He’s getting married in just one week.  He tells Lon his wife is planning the wedding, but a lot of his music buddies will be there.  In fact, Jerrod Niemann surprises Lee during the Countdown!  Lee also previews his […]

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Luke Bryan Wins ACM Entertainer

Luke Bryan Wins ACM Entertainer

| April 7, 2013

Even HE was shocked!  That pretty much says it all.  No one in the room expected Luke Bryan to be named ACM Entertainer of the Year.  He was up against Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, and two-time winner Taylor Swift.  He just began his first headline tour a few months ago.  But with a series […]

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Previewing Tonight’s ACM Show

Previewing Tonight’s ACM Show

| April 7, 2013

The 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards take place Sunday night in Las Vegas.  The team planning the show promises a lot of amazing performances throughout the night.  But they suggest you don’t miss the start of the show.  Blake Shelton will open the telecast with a can’t miss exciting performance featuring co-host Luke […]

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Blake & Luke Ready For ACMs

Blake & Luke Ready For ACMs

| April 6, 2013

When the Academy of Country Music Awards kick off Sunday night, there’ll be a new duo at the hosting helm: Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan.  Gone is longtime host Reba McEntire.  She will be back as a presenter.  But the focus will be on the two unpredictable friends, who have guaranteed to provide laughs and surpises.  Blake spoke […]

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Kenny Chesney Previews New CD

Kenny Chesney Previews New CD

| April 3, 2013

Usually when you see Kenny Chesney, it’s on a big stage in a huge stadium.  This was very different.  A small group of music reporters and radio programmers gathered in a second floor loft in Nashville’s Cannery Row to get a sneak peak at Kenny’s new album, “Life On a Rock.”  The setting definitely fit […]

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Chris Young Co-Hosts 4/6-7

Chris Young Co-Hosts 4/6-7

| April 3, 2013

Chris Young co-hosts the Countdown this week.  His current hit is “I Can Take It From There.”  Chris is about to hit the road with Brad Paisley’s Beat This Summer tour.  He spent last year with Miranda Lambert.  Chris just returned from a short tour of Europe.  He also has great stories about Darius Rucker, […]

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