Mar 31, 2026
Nineteen years in any industry is no small feat, but in country music, it’s especially impressive. Justin Moore, while co-hosting Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, reflected and recalled how everything started for him. Justin Moore Looking Back at Where It Started Moore admitted, “It’s mind-blowing. I mean, it really is. My dad went to the show with me. Well, my … Continue reading Justin Moore on Chasing the Dream from Day One
Mar 31, 2026
Randy assigns Jen the movie “Field of Dreams” to watch over the weekend!
Mar 26, 2026
If there’s one thing LoCash knows how to do besides sing good country music, it’s to tell a story. Joining Elaina Smith to co-host Backstage Country, the duo promised to give the fans and listeners behind-the-scenes stories about their biggest hits. LoCash Hits “Wrong Hearts” Smith asked the duo about their latest single, “Wrong Hearts,” and the story behind it. Lucas shared that the … Continue reading LoCash Take Over ‘Backstage Country’ The Stories Behind Their Biggest Hits
Mar 25, 2026
Randy assigns Jen the movie “Bullit” to watch over the weekend!
Mar 19, 2026
Backstage Country’s co-host for the week is someone who’s won four ACM awards, four CMA awards and is currently one of the most talked about country artists. For a whole week, Ella Langley will tell Elaina Smith and the listeners the stories and inspirations behind her songs. Ella Langley Hits ‘Dandelion’ Ella Langley – Dandelion (Official … Continue reading Ella Langley Talks About Her Latest Hits
Mar 17, 2026
Randy assigns Jen the movie “Leprechaun” to watch over the weekend!
Mar 16, 2026
Ella Langley dropped by Backstage Country to co-host with Elaina Smith for a week, where the “Choosin’ Texas” singer talked about making music she loves, and how artists should not be limited by genre. ‘All I’m Doing is Writing Music That I Love’ Langley shared how Ronnie Millsap has been a big inspiration for her upcoming record, Dandelion. She … Continue reading Ella Langley on Making Music She Loves
Mar 12, 2026
When Ashley Cooke took over co-hosting Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, she didn’t just bring her songs; she brought the stories behind them. Turns out, behind every track is a piece of her and personal experiences: love, heartbreak, and calling someone on their BS. Ashley Cooke Songs ‘The Hell You Are’ Ashley Cooke – the … Continue reading Ashley Cooke: Behind the Mic and the Music
Mar 11, 2026
Ashley Cooke, on her gig as Backstage Country’s Elaina Smith co-host talked about her creative process, going to LA to write, and her “new sonic era.” Ashley Cooke and Her ‘New Sonic Era’ Before the release of her latest album Ace, the “Over When We’re Sober” singer revealed how she’s often asked about when she would release … Continue reading Ashley Cooke On Her Creative Process
Mar 11, 2026
Randy assigns Jen the movie “The Mask” to watch over the weekend!
Mar 6, 2026
This week on Backstage Country, Luke Bryan joins Elaina Smith as co-host, and he’s bringing the backstage pass vibes with him, giving fans the behind-the-scenes scoop on his high-energy Country Song Came On Tour last year. Luke Bryan on Touring Smith asked Bryan how his Country Song Came On Tour has been. Bryan replied that it has been a … Continue reading Luke Bryan Shares His Experiences During His ‘Country Song Came On’ Tour
Mar 2, 2026
Luke Bryan has 30 No. 1 songs, but admits that there are still songs that get him really excited. Co-hosting Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, and instead of just hitting “play” on his greatest hits, he’s dishing out the stories behind the songs that still give him goosebumps. Luke Bryan on ‘One Margarita’ Bryan shared that anytime he can write a song that he feels needs to … Continue reading Luke Bryan on The Songs That Excite Him the Most
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