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Oct 10, 2025

From ‘Bar None’ to ‘Mess with Missing You’: Jordan Davis Breaks Down His Latest Songs on Backstage Country

Jordan Davis tells good stories, as evident in his song lyrics. Whether he’s singing about heartbreak, family, or just living life in the fast lane, the Louisiana native has a way of turning real-life moments into chart-topping hits. This week, he’ll be sitting in the co-host chair, joining Elaina Smith on Backstage Country to share with listeners … Continue reading From ‘Bar None’ to ‘Mess with Missing You’: Jordan Davis Breaks Down His Latest Songs on Backstage Country

Oct 7, 2025

The Sting

Randy assigns Jen the movie “The Sting” to watch over the weekend

Oct 2, 2025

Ashley Cooke’s Journey From College to Country Music

Before lighting up Nashville stages, Ashley Cooke was sprinting down a very different path as a Corporate Communications major. During her childhood, she spent years hopping from place to place, setting the stage for a story that was anything but predictable. Yet somewhere between the books and the moving boxes, Cooke found her true calling: … Continue reading Ashley Cooke’s Journey From College to Country Music

Oct 1, 2025

Ashley Cooke On the Burning Question: ‘When’s the Next Album?’

Ashley Cooke, on her gig as Backstage Country’s Elaina Smith co-host from September 29 to October 3, answered the one burning question every fan is asking: “Ashley, when are we getting a new album?” Spoiler alert: she didn’t drop an exact date, but she did give us hints and teases to keep us excited for her “new … Continue reading Ashley Cooke On the Burning Question: ‘When’s the Next Album?’

Sep 30, 2025

Look Who’s Talking

Randy assigns Jen the movie “Look Who’s Talking” to watch over the weekend!

Sep 25, 2025

Guilty By Association Truck Show & World’s Largest Truck Convoy Interview

Randy talks with Bryan Martin from 4-State Trucks about this weekend’s big event!

Sep 24, 2025

The Fall Season You Have Trouble Pronouncing Correctly

Randy and Jen talk about the first official day of fall and the words that you have trouble pronouncing correctly!

Sep 23, 2025

Three Men and a Baby

Randy assigns Jen the movie “Three Men and a Baby” to watch over the weekend!

Sep 22, 2025

Behind the Lyrics: Lauren Alaina Spills on Her Songs All Week

If you thought you knew the inspiration behind Lauren Alaina and her songs, think again. From September 22–26, the country music singer-songwriter is sliding into the Backstage Country co-host chair alongside Elaina Smith. And let’s just say, she’s not holding back when it comes to sharing the juicy details behind her music. Lauren Alaina Songs “Road Less … Continue reading Behind the Lyrics: Lauren Alaina Spills on Her Songs All Week

Sep 18, 2025

Scotty McCreery Takes the Mic: Touring Stories and Co-Hosting ‘Backstage Country’ with Elaina Smith

Country fans know that Scotty McCreery can own a stage with his deep baritone voice and heartfelt lyrics, but this week, he’s also owning the radio mic. McCreery joins Elaina Smith to co-host Backstage Country, and while good country music kept playing, fans also got something even better: an inside look at his touring life in … Continue reading Scotty McCreery Takes the Mic: Touring Stories and Co-Hosting ‘Backstage Country’ with Elaina Smith

Sep 18, 2025

James River Church Interview – Hope in the City Event

Randy & Jen talk with Pastors Justin Jahanshir and Ashely Wilhite about the Hope in the City community event coming to downtown Joplin on Saturday, September 20th!

Sep 17, 2025

How ‘Angels Among Us’ Became a Scotty McCreery Fan Favorite

When Scotty McCreery sings, people feel it in their bones, and sometimes (okay, most of the time) in their tear ducts. Known for weaving faith, heart, and that smooth baritone into his music, McCreery has a knack for turning songs into spiritual moments making it into a fan-favorite anthem, proving once again that when this … Continue reading How ‘Angels Among Us’ Became a Scotty McCreery Fan Favorite