Nov 6, 2026
Dustin Lynch is not slowing down after releasing his new country album Clean Slate. In fact, the singer is already looking toward another musical world, EDM. While co-hosting Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, Lynch revealed that he had already returned to the studio to record new country material while simultaneously developing more dance music. Dustin Lynch Is Already …
Nov 4, 2026
This week on Backstage Country Uncut, country music duo Brothers Osborne join host Elaina Smith for an entertaining, candid and occasionally hilarious conversation about their music, their lives and everything happening behind the scenes. TJ and John Osborne open up about their brand-new album, Watertown, and the personal connection to their Maryland hometown that inspired …
Nov 3, 2026
Randy assigns Jen the movie “1408” to watch over the weekend!
Oct 29, 2026
Sometimes a collaboration feels planned. Sometimes it feels like the universe simply decided to make the call. For Brothers Osborne and Cody Johnson, it was apparently the latter. While co-hosting Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, TJ and John Osborne revealed the almost-too-perfect story behind their collaboration on “Born and Raised Hell,” the new single from …
Oct 28, 2026
Forget the fancy studio. TJ of Brothers Osborne may have found one of his best songwriting environments beneath the glow of a Waffle House sign. During the duo’s week hosting Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, TJ revealed that one of the songs on Watertown, “R.I.P.,” began with one of his increasingly regular solo visits to Waffle House. TJ’s …
Oct 28, 2026
Randy assigns Jen the movie “Sinister” to watch over the weekend!
Oct 27, 2026
Randy & Jen talk about a new Halloween weight-loss program, sing about the worst Halloween candy of all, kick off “Jen’s Movie Rehab”, and ask which monster you think was the scariest!
Oct 22, 2026
Luke Bryan has spent years turning farm fields into concert venues, but during his Backstage Country appearance, he made it clear that the Farm Tour means much more to him than simply taking a stage outdoors. Speaking with John Shomby, Bryan explained how the annual event grew from humble beginnings into something he feels genuinely … Continue reading Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour Is About More Than Music
Oct 21, 2026
This week on Backstage Country Uncut, John Shomby fills in for regular host Elaina Smith as he sits down with rising country star George Birge for a behind-the-scenes look at his music, life on the road, and what could be the biggest next chapter of his career! George reveals why he wants 2027 to be … Continue reading George Birge Reveals How a DM Led to His Luke Bryan Collaboration & His Plans for 2027
Oct 20, 2026
Randy assigns Jen the movie “The Ring” to watch over the weekend!
Oct 20, 2026
Plenty of country collaborations feel inevitable. Luke Bryan and Luke Combs might be one of them. During his week as co-host of Backstage Country, Bryan told John Shomby about “Finders Keepers,” the collaboration between the two Lukes featured on his ninth studio album, Signs. Bryan admitted he had not expected the song to come together … Continue reading Luke Bryan and Luke Combs Finally Team Up
Oct 14, 2026
This week on Backstage Country Uncut, John Shomby sits down with country superstar Lee Brice for a fun, personal conversation about his new music, family life, and the next generation of talent in the Brice household! Lee shares the stories behind three songs from his album Sunriser, including “Never Meet Your Heroes,” “Me and Whiskey,” … Continue reading Lee Brice’s Kids Are Making Music—and Dad Couldn’t Be Prouder
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