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Scotty & “Your Man” Phenomenon

Scotty & “Your Man” Phenomenon

| October 7, 2011

It was the song that got him on the show.  It was the song that helped him win.  It’s the song that he performs every night.  We’re talking about “Your Man.”  That song was the first #1 for Josh Turner, and became an important song for Scotty McCreery. He told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: […]

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Scotty Gets A Gift From Swift

Scotty Gets A Gift From Swift

| October 7, 2011

When Taylor Swift co-hosted the Countdown in June, she told Lon, “Anytime Scotty & Lauren want to get lunch or coffee and talk, I would be totally down with that.”  Lon played that quote for Scotty, and he said, “Taken!  That would be wild.  She actually sent us flowers towards the end of the show, […]

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Scotty McCreery To Join Paisley

Scotty McCreery To Join Paisley

| October 7, 2011

The final show of Brad Paisley’s H2O II Tour took place in Raleigh NC, home of American Idol winner Scotty McCreery.  It provided a unique opportunity for the young singer to go behind the scenes of a major tour, meet the artists, and even break a little news.  Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton asked Scotty about […]

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Scotty McCreery Co-Hosts 10/8-9

Scotty McCreery Co-Hosts 10/8-9

| October 2, 2011

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery will co-host the Countdown October 8-9.  His debut CD, “Clear As Day,” is available October 4.  It’s Scotty’s 18th birthday on Sunday.  He talks about his first day back in high school after winning Idol.  He talks about attending the final night of Brad Paisley’s H2O tour.  He took part […]

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Scotty McCreery In Nashville

Scotty McCreery In Nashville

| July 30, 2011

Scotty McCreery was in Nashville Saturday as part of the American Idols tour.  He & Lauren Alaina spoke with the media about their experiences this summer, and provided an update on their debut albums.  Here’s our conversation with Scotty: A lot of kids your age are getting ready for school, so what are your plans […]

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Josh Turner: Idol of An Idol

Josh Turner: Idol of An Idol

| July 30, 2011

This year’s American Idol winner Scotty McCreery has made no secret that HIS idol is Josh Turner.  Scotty sang Turner’s “Your Man” at his first audition, and then again for his first solo once the competition moved to Hollywood.  It was that performance that set the stage for winning American Idol in May.  Josh told Country Countdown USA’s […]

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Josh Turner Co-Hosts July 30-31

Josh Turner Co-Hosts July 30-31

| July 24, 2011

Josh Turner co-hosts the Countdown this week.  He talks about his experiences this year with American Idol winner Scotty McCreery, their surprise meeting in Scotty’s hometown, and the impact it’s had on Josh’s own career.  Josh also talks about his new 7 month old son Marion, and what it’s like to be on the road this […]

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Taylor to Idols: How About Lunch?

Taylor to Idols: How About Lunch?

| June 24, 2011

Scotty McCreery just won the American Idol competition, and his debut single is in this week’s Top 30.  Country Countdown USA co-host Taylor Swift had this to say about the latest teenager in country music: “I haven’t gotten to meet Scotty or Lauren yet, but they seem so sweet.  I love that.  It’s cool because […]

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