Neal Named Permanent Guest Host, CCUSA
• Katie Neal, host of the Infinity Networks-syndicated Katie & Company, and 2024 ACM National Daily Broadcast Personality of the Year, has been named as the permanent guest host of Lon Helton’s Country Countdown USA.
“CCUSA has been on the air for 33 years,” Helton remarked. “Whenever I’ve been out, we’ve always asked an artist to join our artist co-host. But the time has come to for one of today’s top broadcast talents to fill in for me when needed. Katie’s rapport and respect for Country artists, stellar interviewing skills and warm, conversational style make her the perfect person for this new role.”
Neal commented, “If Lon had asked me to water his plants when he goes on vacation, I would have been honored. To be entrusted with the role of guest host on CCUSA for my friend and mentor is so far beyond that. I’m looking forward to counting down the biggest Country hits in the USA with our favorite stars in a way both Lon and the fans will love.” Neal can be congratulated at Katie.Neal@audacy.com.
