THIS WEEK

Zach Top Co-Hosts 4/18-19

Zach Top Co-Hosts 4/18-19

| April 13, 2026

The co-host this wknd is Zach Top, who is in the Top 30 with South Of Sanity. He just received four ACM nominations including Male Vocalist and Album of the Year. He won the Grammy for Best Traditional Country Album. Zach said this about the ACM nominations: “They keep throwing them my way.  I keep waiting for […]

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ACM Nominees Announced

ACM Nominees Announced

| April 9, 2026

The nominees for the 61st annual ACM Awards have been announced. Megan Moroney is the top nominee. Other multiple nominees include Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson. The awards will be presented Sunday May 17th in Las Vegas, streamed on Prime Video. Entertainer Female Male Duo Group New Female New Male Album Single Song […]

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Dylan Scott Co-Hosts 4/11-12

Dylan Scott Co-Hosts 4/11-12

| April 6, 2026

The co-host this wknd is Dylan Scott, who is in our Top 10 with “What He’ll Never Have.” Dylan wrote the song with his brother Logan. Dylan co-hosted from his cabin outside of Nashville. “I bought a little dirt a couple years ago. It’s a nice creative space.  We’ve been writing a lot out here.” Dylan is in […]

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Thomas Rhett Baby Update

Thomas Rhett Baby Update

| April 5, 2026

When Thomas Rhett co-hosted Country Countdown USA. he gave a lot of details behind the birth of his baby boy Brave. Thomas told Lon: “It’s surreal.  I thought after our 4th girl, it wasn’t in the cards for me to have a boy.  When we were in the hospital, I thought it was gonna be another […]

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Thomas Rhett Co-Hosts 4/4-4/5

Thomas Rhett Co-Hosts 4/4-4/5

| March 30, 2026

The co-host this wknd is Thomas Rhett, who is in our Top 5 with Ain’t A Bad Life, joined by Jordan Davis. Thomas co-hosts the show while on paternity leave! He & his wife just had their 5th child, and first boy, named Brave Elijah. Lots of conversation about the new baby. Thomas told Lon: […]

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Justin Moore Ski Accident

Justin Moore Ski Accident

| March 28, 2026

While co-hosting Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton, Justin Moore revealed he had a skiing accident: “We just got back from skiing in Aspen, where I tore my MCL like an idiot.  It didn’t require surgery.  A meniscus would, and an ACL would, but my doctor said the MCL does not require surgery. So that’s good news. We’ve […]

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Justin Moore Co-Hosts 3/28-29

Justin Moore Co-Hosts 3/28-29

| March 23, 2026

The co-host this wknd is Justin Moore, who is in our Top 5 with Time’s Ticking. He is about to kick off a tour with Riley Green. He just returned from a family ski trip. He updates us on his four kids. Plus we get his thoughts on his friend Thomas Rhett having his 5th […]

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Shaboozey & Jelly Roll Return 3/21-22

Shaboozey & Jelly Roll Return 3/21-22

| March 16, 2026

This week Shaboozey & Jelly Roll return for more stories about their current Top 5 Amen. They also talk about how they first met, and how Amen became a duet. Jelly Roll has more about his induction at the Grand Ole Opry. Plus Shaboozey talks about his new Nashville home. Jelly Roll told this story […]

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Shaboozey & Jelly Roll Co-Host 3/14-15

Shaboozey & Jelly Roll Co-Host 3/14-15

| March 9, 2026

The co-hosts this weekend will be a couple of Grammy winners: Shaboozey & Jelly Roll. The two are in our Top 5 with “Amen.” They have stories about their Grammy experience, as well as their Australian tour together last fall. Plus Jelly talks about being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Lon began the show […]

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Russell Dickerson Co-Hosts 3/7-8

Russell Dickerson Co-Hosts 3/7-8

| March 2, 2026

The co-host this wknd is Russell Dickerson, who releases a spring break EP on March 6th called “Worth Your Wild.” Russell had a 2-week #1 last year called Happen To Me. He’s currently on the road with his Russellmania Tour. Russell co-hosted the countdown from his man-cave.  Lon noticed a few items in the background, […]

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