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 …
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 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
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
Oct 14, 2026
George Birge’s “It Won’t Be Long” may have become a fan favorite, but the song also serves as a personal reminder for the country star to appreciate the life he already has. During his Backstage Country co-hosting stint with Elaina Smith, Birge explained that he wrote the song as a reminder not to take his … Continue reading George Birge Shares the Powerful Fan Moment Behind “It Won’t Be Long”
Oct 8, 2026
While co-hosting Backstage Country, Lee Brice walked John Shomby through the stories behind three songs from the record: “Never Meet Your Heroes,” “Me and Whiskey,” and “Dogs Are Barking.” Lee Brice ‘Sunriser’ Songs “Never Meet Your Heroes” “Never Meet Your Heroes” immediately grabbed Brice because of its title and its story. Brice didn’t write the … Continue reading Lee Brice on The Stories Behind Three ‘Sunriser’ Songs
Oct 7, 2026
Lee Brice has spent nearly two decades building a career around songwriting and performing, but his proudest stories these days often have nothing to do with his own career. During his week on Backstage Country, Brice opened up about his three children and the different interests they’re developing—including music, football, track and even horseback riding. … Continue reading Lee Brice’s Children Seem to Be Following in His Footsteps
Oct 7, 2026
This week on Backstage Country Uncut, John Shomby takes the mic while Elaina Smith is away, sitting down with country superstar Kenny Chesney for a behind-the-scenes conversation about his new music, songwriting and upcoming stadium tour. Kenny reveals the surprising story behind “Carry On,” explaining how the song sat on his computer for five years … Continue reading Kenny Chesney’s “Happiest Breakup Song,” a 5-Year-Old Hit & Eric Church
Sep 30, 2026
Kenny Chesney’s latest No. 1 might sound like it was destined for the top, but the song actually spent years waiting for its moment. During his week co-hosting Backstage Country, Chesney revealed that “Carry On” had been sitting in a folder on his computer for more than five years before he finally found the right … Continue reading Kenny Chesney Reveals “Carry On” Sat on His Computer for Five Years
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