THIS WEEK

Taylor Swift’s Gift To Lady A

Taylor Swift’s Gift To Lady A

| April 20, 2013

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 […]

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Rebels & Outlaws All For The Hall

Rebels & Outlaws All For The Hall

| April 17, 2013

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 […]

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Lady Antebellum Co-Host 4/19-20

Lady Antebellum Co-Host 4/19-20

| April 17, 2013

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 […]

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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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