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Jelly Roll Co-Hosts 8/5-6

Jelly Roll Co-Hosts 8/5-6

| July 31, 2023

This week’s Country Countdown USA co-host is Jelly Roll, who joins Lon for his first time as co-host. His debut country song “Son Of a Sinner” went to #1 earlier this year. He’s just released a new album: Whitsitt Chapel. He’s friends with Morgan Wallen, Chris Young, and Lainey Wilson. Plus he talks about writing […]

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Justin Moore Co-Hosts 7/29-30

Justin Moore Co-Hosts 7/29-30

| July 24, 2023

This week’s co-host on Country Countdown USA is Justin Moore, who is in the Top 5 with “You, Me, & Whiskey,” featuring Priscilla Block. “She & I met at an acoustic show, and she impressed me. A few months later, I contacted her about this song. She was the first person I thought of for this song, […]

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Chris Young Co-Hosts 7/22-23

Chris Young Co-Hosts 7/22-23

| July 17, 2023

This week’s co-host is Chris Young, who is in the Top 15 with “Looking For You.” He told Lon, “It’s a love song. That’s my bread & butter. It’s also a different way to say ‘I love you.’ That’s what makes it special.” It’s the first single from a new album, and Chris says it’s finished: […]

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Russell Dickerson Co-Hosts 7/15-16

Russell Dickerson Co-Hosts 7/15-16

| July 10, 2023

This week’s co-host is Russell Dickerson, who just released a 5-song summer-themed EP titled “Three Months Two Streets Down.” Russell also has a song in the Top 30: “God Gave Me a Girl.” He’s about to begin his Big Wheels & Backroads tour. He & his wife are expecting their second son in the fall. […]

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Brad Paisley Co-Hosts 7/8-9

Brad Paisley Co-Hosts 7/8-9

| July 3, 2023

This week’s co-host is Brad Paisley, who has just released a new song: “So Many Summers.” In April, Brad went to Ukraine to meet with the country’s president. They recorded a song together called “Same Here.” Both songs will be on an album Brad is working on called Son Of The Mountains. This is Brad’s […]

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Brad Paisley 4th of July

Brad Paisley 4th of July

| July 3, 2023

Brad Paisley is hosting the annual Let Freedom Sing celebration in downtown Nashville on the 4th of July. Brad’s performance and the fireworks will air on CMT. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with Brad about headlining the hometown show. Brad will co-host Country Countdown USA over the weekend of July 8-9, introducing a new […]

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Top 10 July 4th Songs

Top 10 July 4th Songs

| July 3, 2023

July 4th celebrates American Independence from the British.  But it also celebrates those traits we consider distinctly American.  Country music is a unique American artform.  So it’s no surprise that many country stars have released songs that have become patriotic anthems.  We’ve put together a list of songs that you’re likely to hear on the radio this […]

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Old Dominion Co-Hosts 7/1-2

Old Dominion Co-Hosts 7/1-2

| June 26, 2023

This week’s co-hosts are the members of Old Dominion, who’re in the Top 10 with their hit “Memory Lane.” They just released an 8 song EP called Memory Lane. Lead singer Matthew Ramsey is back with the band after a hip injury earlier this year.  “I am fantastic. I’m getting around pretty good.” The band won the ACM Group […]

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Jordan Davis Co-Hosts 6/24-25

Jordan Davis Co-Hosts 6/24-25

| June 19, 2023

This week’s co-host is Jordan Davis. He & his wife Kristen just welcomed their third child: A son named Eli. Jordan is on the road now with Dierks Bentley’s Gravel & Gold tour. His current hit is “Next Thing You Know.” He has stories from this year’s ACM Awards in Texas, and his first world […]

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Chris Janson Co-Hosts 6/17-18

Chris Janson Co-Hosts 6/17-18

| June 12, 2023

This wknd Chris Janson will co-host the Countdown. His latest album, The Outlaw Side of Me, was released on June 16th. It contains his current Top 30 single “All I Need Is You.” The album also features guest performances by Darius Rucker, Brantley Gilbert, and Dolly Parton. Chris also has great stories about Tim McGraw, […]

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