Top 20 Countdown

Pat Green

Tune in this week for the Top 20 Country Countdown with Nan Kelley as she welcomes Texas Troubadour, Pat Green, and he shares insight on his new album What I'm For. Pat tells us how he thinks his new album has beaten his hit record, Wave on Wave, and explains how What I'm For shows his growth as a husband, father and an artist. And don't miss the surprise return of a famous dad to the Top 5 videos of the week!

Jamey Johnson

ACM Announcement

This week catch a double-dose of talent on the Top 20 Country Countdown as Emerson Drive and Artist of the Month, Katie Armiger sit down to chat with Nan Kelley. Emerson Drive talks about logging a million miles on their tour bus, their #1 song "Moments", the new album, Believe, and the new single and video, "Belongs to You". Plus, GAC Artist of the Month, Katie Armiger, visits with Nan about her new single, "Trail of Lies", and a special sweepstakes that gives you the opportunity to write a love song with Katie. Back to the countdown, find out if Emerson Drive debuting at #2 last week will take over the top spot!!

Jake Owen

This week on the Top 20 Country Countdown host Nan Kelley welcomes talented hunk, Jake Owen, who was recently given the title "country music's most eligible bachelor" by the Nashville Lifestyles magazine!

Zac Brown Band

Top New Vocal Group or Duo nominee, Zac Brown Band, swings by to hang with Nan Kelley this week on the Top 20 Country Countdown chatting about their #1 hit "Chicken Fried", new single "Whatever It Is", and their new album, The Foundation.

Eric Church

Join Nan Kelley for the Top 20 Country Countdown when she welcomes sexy, singer/songwriter, Eric Church to chat about his latest release, Carolina. Eric talks about his personal growth that gives Carolina a little different vibe than his rough, rockin' debut in Sinners Like Me. And getting married finally gave him the inspiration he needed to write the love song he always dreaded. Don't miss this singer/ songwriter as he tells you exactly how to find out who he is inside. And you'll find out who made it to the Top spot in the countdown!

CBR Vegas

The Top 20 countdown hits the CBR circuit to bring you the riders you've been seeing on GAC's Championship Bull Riding series. Suzanne Alexander steps in for Nan Kelley and heads to Texas to get the details behind the scenes of professional Bull Riding.

Keith Urban & Rascal Flatts

This week Nan Kelley brings you a superstar packed Top 20 with both trio Rascal Flatts and Aussie Keith Urban! Keith talks about his new album, Defying Gravity and reveals what that title means in his own life with wife, Nicole Kidman and baby, Sunday Rose. And the boys of Rascal Flatts discuss their new album, Unstoppable and their new single and video, "Here Comes Goodbye". And if that's not enough, find out if Blake Shelton will break Trace Adkins record for the all-time countdown record of 10 weeks at #1! Don't miss it!

Rodney Atkins & Martina McBride

This week the Top 20 Country Countdown with Nan Kelley gives you a double-shot of talent with the elegant powerhouse, Martina McBride and the all-American country crooner, Rodney Atkins. Catch these two gifted artists discussing the inspiration behind their current album releases, Shine and It's America. Plus, see your new #1 voted video of the week!

Jason Aldean & John Rich

Tune in to the Top 20 Country Countdown with Nan Kelley to catch triple threat John Rich talking about his current hit single "Shuttin' Detroit Down" and the talented Jason Aldean chatting about his new album Wide Open. Don't miss it!

From Las Vegas

Top 20 Countdown has backstage interviews with the night's top winners from the ACM Awards... including Trace Adkins, Taylor Swift, Sugarland, and new Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood.

James Otto

On this week's Top 20 Country Countdown, Nan is joined by the sexy singer/songwriter and ACM Song of the Year winner, James Otto! You'll find out all the scoop on his big win and the celebration Vegas-style. Plus a little inside info on his detour from the charity motorcycle ride with none other than, Toby Keith. And James let's us in on what we can expect from his next album. Don't miss it, plus you'll find out which artist takes back the coveted number one spot on the countdown!

Sarah Darling

Join Nan Kelley as she welcomes country newcomer, Sarah Darling to the set of Top 20. Sarah's excitement about debuting in the Top 10 with new video, "Jack of Hearts" and the digital release of her debut album, Every Monday Morning, are just part of the conversation. Don't miss a minute as we go from #20 straight to #1!

Trace Adkins & Lady Antebellum

Join Nan Kelley on the Top 20 Country Countdown for a double-dose of talent. ACM Single of the Year winner Trace Adkins and rising stars Lady Antebellum drop by with the scoop on their superstar summer tours!

Joe Nichols

Join Nan Kelley for the Top 20 Country Countdown to catch a recent interview with Joe Nichols and GAC Nights host, Suzanne Alexander. Joe chats with Suzanne about the new single, "Believers", what the song means to him, and how the fans can submit videos about being a believer. Joe reveals how he is living right and stays healthy by running a few miles a day, which will help him in his next venture of playing the George Strait role in the Broadway play Pure Country. Plus, we'll give you a behind the scenes look of Keith Urban's tour rehearsals for his "Escape Together" World Tour. Catch a sneak peak of the upcoming Conversations From the Road with Keith Urban on this week's Top 20 as Keith talks about his parents support for his musical interest as a child and find out what it's like to hang with Keith from his band. All this and you'll find out who made it to the top of the Top 20 Country Countdown this week!!

Eli Young Band

Catch Nan Kelley as she hangs with the Eli Young Band on GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown, and they give insight into their national debut album, Jet Black & Jealous. The band took 8 years to build their following by touring 250 dates a year creating their loyal fans and selling out 16 shows in the last 6 weeks of 2009!! Plus, you won't want to miss the battle at the top of the video countdown this week!

Montgomery Gentry

Join Nan Kelley for the Top 20 Country Countdown as she winds her way through this week's hottest fan-voted videos. Nan is joined by guests Montgomery Gentry as well as soldiers from the Wounded Warrior Project. They chat about the ten year anniversary of their first album release "Tattoos and Scars," and they discuss their unwavering support for our soldiers with the release of their brand new CD "For Our Heroes" hitting Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores this Tuesday with purchases benefitting the Wounded Warriors Project. All this and you'll find out who made it to the top of the Top 20 Country Countdown this week!!

Darryl Worley

On this week's Top 20 Country Countdown, Nan is joined by June Artist of the Month, Darryl Worley, and you'll hear about his upcoming album Sounds Like Life and you'll find out who made it to the top of the countdown this week!

Holly Williams and Randy Houser

On this week's Top 20 Country Countdown, Nan is joined by country newcomer Randy Houser. Randy talks about his new video, "Boots On", and his plans to tour with Jamey Johnson. Bocephus's daughter, Holly Williams, also stops by to talk about the release of her new album, Here With Me, and the impact her family has had on the album. Don't miss it, plus you'll find out which artist takes back the coveted number one spot on the countdown!

CMA Music Fest City of Hope Softball Game

On this week's Top 20 Country Countdown, Nan winds her way through this week's hottest fan-voted videos from the CMA Music Fest City of Hope Celebrity Softball game, where country music's biggest stars have teamed up to support lifesaving research! She will talk with celebrity players such as Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Montgomery Gentry, and Julianne Hough. All this and you'll find out who made it to the top of the Top 20 Country Countdown this week!!

Brad Paisley

On this week's Top 20 Country Countdown, Nan is joined by ACM and CMA Top Male Vocalist of the Year Brad Paisley. They chat about his new baby boy, Jasper, and his upcoming album and tour American Saturday Night. Brad talks about his plans for the tour and who fans can expect to see. You can't miss it, plus you'll find out which artist takes back the coveted number one spot on the countdown!

Patriotic Theme

On this 4th of July edition of the Top 20 Country Countdown, Nan celebrates our country as she winds her way through this week's hottest fan-voted videos! Nan will also give you a glimpse of the many special shows coming up this summer. And find out if Kellie and Taylor are still holding strong at the Top spot or if someone can break through to lead the countdown. You can't miss GAC's salute to America!

Billy Currington

On this week's Top 20, Nan is joined by charming crooner, Billy Currington, whose video "People Are Crazy" has been climbing closer to the number one spot. Currently on tour with Sugarland, you cannot miss what Billy has to say! Keep voting to make "People Are Crazy" the number one video on GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown!

Gatlin Brothers

On this week's Top 20, Nan is joined by the legendary Gatlin Brothers. They chat about their new album The Pilgrimage and their return to Nashville after 16 years! With a new single out "Johnny Cash is Dead and His House Burned Down", you will not want to miss seeing their return to the spotlight!

From Country Thunder Wisconsin

Your fan voted Top 20 countdown hits the road to join the fans at Country Thunder Wisconsin. Check out a wild group of country campers helping, host Suzanne Alexander, announce the videos voted in. Suzanne takes you on a ride through the grounds of Country Thunder to see the festivities that await the fans. Be sure to tune in for interviews from your favorite country superstars Alan Jackson, Rodney Atkins, Phil Vassar, Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler, Heidi Newfield, and many more! Who will grab the top spot? Tune in for those details and all the superstar fun on this special traveling edition of Top 20.

Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jimmy Wayne

This week the Top 20 Country Countdown with Nan Kelley travels to Brad Paisley's American Saturday Night tour in Bristow, VA to hang with Brad Paisley, and opening acts, Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne! Plus, Nan will chat with some of you out in the crowd and maybe do a little tailgating before the show with a surprise guest! Tune in to find out just what it's like to be on tour with Brad, and if we can get an inside scoop on the prank wars that are ahead for Jimmy and Dierks or if they will turn the tables on Brad first!! You won't want to miss this!!

Hannity Freedom Concert Texas

Your Top 20 countdown hits the road to support a cause. Tune in as host Suzanne Alexander takes you to the "Hannity Freedom Concert" in Dallas Texas. We count down the top voted videos and chat with the artists singing for the troops. Charlie Daniels, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lt. Col. Oliver North, Sean Hannity and more give Suzanne the 4-1-1 on why the Hannity Freedom Concerts are teaming up with Freedom Alliance, to raise money. This is a great cause which donates scholarships to children who have lost a parent serving in our military. Tune in to hear about the Freedom Alliance efforts and see your favorite Top 20 music videos.

Katie Armiger's Simon Mall Tour, Indianapolis, IN

The Top 20 Country Countdown visits Katie Armiger as she travels around the country on her Simon Mall Tour! Nan Kelley meets up with the new young star in Indiana's Castleton Square Mall as she meets her fans, performs twice for the crowd and takes one lucky winner on a shopping spree!! Nan will catch up with Katie for a chat about the tour and we have an exclusive VIP pass to her meet and greet! Plus, we'll go shopping with Katie and one lucky winner of a $500 Simon's Gift Card right there in the Simon's Castleton Square Mall!! And if that's not enough, we'll throw in an interview back in the studio in Nashville, TN with Suzanne Alexander and new super group, as well as Taylor Swift's opening act, Gloriana! And tune in to find out who lands at the number one spot on the countdown!

Reba McEntire

On this week's Top 20, we'll have an interview with the iconic red head herself, Reba McEntire. Suzanne Alexander visits with Reba about her upcoming album album Keep On Loving You, having a fresh take on new music, and acting again. She also gives some insight on what she thinks it takes to be successful and shares about relationships. Who will make it to the number one countdown spot this week? Will Reba continue her acting career? Watch to find out! Get comfy because we're pretty sure you'll be glued to your seat for this one!

CBR Event Bossier City, LA

Top 20 Countdown and Suzanne Alexander roll into Bossier City, LA to hang with some real deal cowboys at the Lousiana Shootout Championship Bull Riding Event. If you thought being a country music star was tough just you wait, the up's and down's of this week's Top 20 Country Countdown will seem miniscule, in comparison! There will be bucking, tossing, some losers, and some winners without even talking about the countdown. Tune in to watch your countdown favorites trying to hold onto the top spot in the Top 20, AND they cowboys trying to hold on to a wild bull for 8 seconds!! Suzanne Alexander will find out how they manage to make it look so easy, plus find out if her celebrity bull-riding career continues at this CBR event!!

Jack Ingram

On this week's Top 20, we'll catch up with the handsome heartthrob and talented singer, Jack Ingram! Jack Ingram visits the set and chats with Nan Kelley about his new album, Big Dreams & High Hopes! Who will make it to the number one countdown spot this week? Watch to find out! Get comfy because we're pretty sure you'll be glued to your seat for this one!

From Blake Shelton's BBQ Sweepstakes Party

Join GAC's Top 20 Countdown for a special episode filled with some chillin' and grillin'. Nan Kelley crashes Blake Shelton's exclusive summer BBQ party to get the dish about his grilling secrets, his latest album, Startin' Fires, and his girlfriend Miranda Lambert. What does Blake put in his special sauce? Mayo? Mustard? Maple syrup? Tune in for the answers to those questions and find out who will rule the roost with this week's #1 video!

Miranda Lambert

Make sure to tune in this week for another exciting episode of Top 20 Country Countdown with Miranda Lambert dropping by the studio. Miranda Lambert takes a break from her "Revolution"ary tour to talk with the Nan Kelley about her new album, Revolution. She'll talk about what fans can expect with her upcoming album. Plus, find out where her summer long road trip has taken her, and see if her newest single "White Liar" can make it on your list of top videos. Stay tuned!

Luke Bryan

Make sure to tune in when Luke Bryan stops by the studio to chat with Nan Kelley this week on Top 20 Country Countdown. He's been all over the country this summer taking in the sights from Alabama all the way to South Dakota. He might be busy on the road, but his newest video "Do I" has been keeping right up with him. Burning up the countdown of your favorite videos, does Luke's newest hit have a chance of taking the top spot? Vote on gactv.com and tune in to find out!

Luke Bryan Farm Statesboro GA

Returning home to Georgia, Luke Bryan is headlining his first major tour and GAC's Top 20 Countdown was there to catch all the action and backstage antics. Nestled in the heartland of Dixie, join host Nan Kelley as she sits down with Luke before the show to discuss his huge "Welcome to the Farm Tour" and his brand new hit album "Doin' My Thing."

Toby Keith

This week the Top 20 Country Countdown travels to the heart of downtown Nashville where Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Taylor Swift and more will be rehearsing for Keith Urban's "All for the Hall" all-star charity concert benefitting The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Join Nan Kelley as she as she gets a VIP sneak peek at rehearsals for this extraordinary event. You might just catch a glimpse of Brad Paisley and Keith Urban performing their hit duet "Start A Band" onstage. And that's not all, Nan Kelley chat's with several of our superstar guests, including Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill and more about the importance of supporting this treasured history. You won't want to miss this exclusive backstage pass to the hottest concert this year!! Plus, Toby Keith stopped by the studio to visit with Nan Kelley earlier in the week about his new album, American Ride. We'll bring you that bonus interview that includes the story behind the song he wrote to pay tribute to his friend, the late great Wayman Tisdale. Tune in to this jam-packed Top 20 Country Countdown and you'll also find out if Luke Bryan hangs onto that top spot or will a new #1 be taking the lead!

Tim McGraw

Tim McGraw makes his debut appearance on this week's Top 20 Country Countdown to visit with Nan Kelley about his new hit record, Southern Voice. Join us as Tim reveals the inspiration behind some of the cuts on the album. He'll also tell you about his upcoming tour starting in 2010, AND his new movie co-starring Sandra Bullock! Plus, we'll find out who YOU voted into the top countdown spot this week!!

Carrie Underwood

Country music's golden girl, Carrie Underwood, drops by the Top 20 Country Countdown to chat about her new album Play On and recent CMA nominations!

CBR Finals from Kansas City

On this week's Top 20 Countdown, Suzanne Alexander steps in the ring for Nan, as she brings us the Top 20 Country Countdown from the Kansas City Championship Bull Riding Tour Finale. You won't want to miss this week's episode as several superstars with new videos to our voting page continue clamoring for the top spot in the Top 20 most requested videos of the week!

CMA After Party

This week the Top 20 Country Countdown will be in downtown Nashville exclusively broadcasting at the Official CMA After Party! Only on GAC can you get a behind-the-scenes peek at country music's biggest stars as they celebrate their CMA wins! Join us as we recount the night's winners and chat with some of today's hottest artists! Host Nan Kelley will be on hand to guide you through the craziness that is sure to ensue as we navigate our way through the hottest party on Country Music's biggest night! Also tune in to see if Carrie Underwood's breakaway hit "Cowboy Casanova" can hold on to the #1 spot!

Big Kenny

A solo Big Kenny drop by this week's Top 20 Country Countdown! Big Kenny will be here talking to Nan Kelley about his brand new solo album, The Life and Times of a Rock and Roll Farm Boy.

Martina McBride/Trace Adkins Shine All Night Tour in Minneapolis

This week on the Top 20 Country Countdown, Country Music's hottest show travels to Country Music's hottest concert! Superstars Trace Adkins and Martina McBride have teamed up on a nationwide tour. Their "Shine All Night Tour" has been wowing fans since they kicked off less than a month ago, and now Top 20 is joining them in Minneapolis where they'll drop by and grant an exclusive interview! Join host Nan Kelley as she speaks with these two modern legends about family, music, and life on the road together. We'll also find time to run through the 20 hottest country music videos of week! Who will grab the #1 spot? Tune in to find out!

Jason Aldean

This week country music superstar Jason Aldean stops by Top 20 Country Countdown! Host Nan Kelley sits down with Jason to discuss his breakthrough year and Certified GOLD Album, Wide Open, and now his new single, The Truth, is rocketing up the charts fresh on the heels of his past two Number One Singles, "She's Country" and "Big Green Tractor". We'll also discuss how it feels to be nominated for his first American Music Association Award Nomination for Favorite Male Artist! Last but not least, it's a fight to the finish as we check in with the Top 20 videos of the week.

Best of...

This week Nan Kelley with the Top 20 Country Countdown have a special treat for you taking a look back at some of your favorite Top 20 artist interviews including: Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and more!!