Thompson Square’s Keifer & Shawna co-host the Countdown this week. Their current hit, “If I Didn’t Have You,” is in the Top 5. It’s from their latest CD: “Just Feels Good.” The duo are just back from Las Vegas, where they won Vocal Duo of the Year for the second time. They’re on tour now […]
Fans of Lady Antebellum know that Charles Kelley and Dave Heywood grew up in Augusta, Georgia, home of The Masters Golf Tournament. So now that the trio is off the road, Charles & Dave were able to head home to watch the early rounds of this year’s championship. They talked about it with Country Countdown […]
When Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott was announced as a mentor on NBC’s The Voice, some might have naturally expected her to be part of Team Blake. She is, of course, a friend of Blake Shelton, attending his wedding two years ago. But instead, she’s working with Adam Levine. She explained this week on Country Countdown […]
Taylor Swift was friends with Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott before either of them were famous. The two played songwriter showcases at Nashville clubs 8 years ago. Hillary was one of the first to see Taylor’s Nashville apartment. So when Hillary announced that she was expecting a baby, Taylor sent a gift. Hillary talked about it on […]
Nashville rocked Tuesday night. It was billed as a night of “Rebels & Renegades: The Outlaws Are In,” and it didn’t disappoint. The 4th annual All For the Hall benefit concert, organized by Keith Urban and Vince Gill, featured performances from legends as well as the current class of outlaws. Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Hank […]
This week, Lady Antebellum’s Charles, Hillary, and Dave take over the studio to co-host the countdown themselves! Just them, no Lon! Their current hit is “Downtown,” and it’s in the Top 5. It’s the first single from their new CD “Golden.” Hillary gives us a baby update, and also previews us on her role as a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.” […]
