Jul 9, 2025
The Worst Sit-Around Vacation You’ve Ever Blown Up
Randy & Jen celebrate Independence Day by blowing a few things up, and they talk about the worst vacation you’ve ever had!
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Jul 8, 2025
Ella Langley Tells All: The Stories Behind Her Biggest Hits
Backstage Country is serving up behind-the-song secrets from July 7–11 with Elaina Smith welcoming none other than Ella Langley as her co-host. And let’s just say, this week is going to be one for the storybooks. Langley writes songs that feel like they came straight from your own messy love life, making her one of the most exciting new voices … Continue reading Ella Langley Tells All: The Stories Behind Her Biggest Hits
Jul 8, 2025
Dumb & Dumber
Randy assigns Jen the movie “Dumb & Dumber” to watch over the weekend!
Jul 3, 2025
Parker McCollum Shares the Stories Behind the Songs on His Latest Album
Parker McCollum, who just released his self-titled album last week, is Elaina Smith’s Backstage Country co-host for the week of June 30-July 4. McCollum will not only be in charge of the airwaves and play good country music, but he will also be sharing the stories behind the songs included on his latest album, Parker McCollum. Parker McCollum … Continue reading Parker McCollum Shares the Stories Behind the Songs on His Latest Album
Jul 1, 2025
Mrs Doubtfire
Randy assigns Jen the movie “Mrs Doubtfire” to watch over the weekend!
Jun 30, 2025
Parker McCollum: Grit, Glory & Guitar Strings
Parker McCollum is riding shotgun with Elaina Smith as this week’s Backstage Country co-host. From humble beginnings in Conroe, Texas, to selling out shows across the country, McCollum’s musical journey is proof that a good work ethic, staying humble, a chiseled jawline, and a six-string can take you pretty far. Parker McCollum on His Musical Journey Smith asked … Continue reading Parker McCollum: Grit, Glory & Guitar Strings
Jun 26, 2025
Chris Lane Co-Hosts ‘Backstage Country’ and Gets Real About Breakups
This week on Backstage Country, Chris Lane joined Elaina Smith as guest co-host. Lane opened up about his brand-new album, Shade Tree. It’s safe to say: this one’s a little deeper, a little twangier, and a whole lot more personal. With his latest album, Lane’s showing a different side which includes a good ol’ fashioned breakup track. … Continue reading Chris Lane Co-Hosts ‘Backstage Country’ and Gets Real About Breakups
Jun 25, 2025
The Sweaty Summer Sleighride You Never Used
Randy & Jen celebrate summer, talk about the new Amazon crypto, and that thing that you bought but never used!
Jun 24, 2025
Parenthood
Randy assigns Jen the movie “Parenthood” to watch over the Father’s Day weekend!
Jun 24, 2025
Chris Lane Breaks Down Some of His Best Hits
This week on Backstage Country, country crooner and former boy-band member (yeah, we didn’t forget) Chris Lane took the co-hosting reins alongside Elaina Smith. Between dad jokes and adorable stories about his sons, Lane opened up about the inspiration behind his biggest hits, and some of the surprises may just have you clutching your heart (or … Continue reading Chris Lane Breaks Down Some of His Best Hits
Jun 19, 2025
Brett Young Talks About Writing a JOMO Anthem
Brett Young is taking over Backstage Country with Elaina Smith from June 16 to 20. The country crooner will be talking about his latest album and songs. One song in particular, “You Don’t Know What You’re Missing,” featuring George Birge, is shaping up to be a JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) anthem. So, if you’re still stuck … Continue reading Brett Young Talks About Writing a JOMO Anthem
Jun 17, 2025
From Heartbreak to Headliner: Brett Young Takes Over Backstage Country
From June 16–20, Brett Young is bringing “romantic slow burn with a side of feels” vibes and the stories behind his songs to Backstage Country, co-hosting alongside Elaina Smith. Whether you’ve cried into your coffee listening to “In Case You Didn’t Know” or belted out “Here Tonight” like you were shooting your own music video, you know … Continue reading From Heartbreak to Headliner: Brett Young Takes Over Backstage Country
