Sep 28, 2026
Kenny Chesney has heard plenty of breakup songs over the years, but few have made him as happy as “Goldfish.” While co-hosting Backstage Country with John Shomby, Chesney opened up about the song and the unusual mix of heartbreak, tropical sounds, and outright joy that made it stand out to him. A Breakup Song With … Continue reading Kenny Chesney Calls ‘Goldfish’ His Happiest Breakup Song
Sep 24, 2026
Some songs practically write themselves. For LoCash, “I Love This Life” started with a very specific question: What would Garth Brooks say to a stadium full of people? During their week as guest hosts on Backstage Country with John Shomby, Chris Lucas and Preston Brust looked back at the story behind the song that became their first No. 1 hit. The duo’s answer involved … Continue reading LoCash Reveals the Garth Brooks Inspiration Behind ‘I Love This Life’
Sep 23, 2026
This week on Backstage Country Uncut, John Shomby steps in behind the microphone while regular host Elaina Smith is away on maternity leave. John welcomes country music supergroup Little Big Town for an entertaining and revealing conversation about their incredible career, their music, and what it takes to stay together as a band for more … Continue reading Little Big Town: 26 years later and the story behind Sucker For A Sad Song
Sep 21, 2026
LoCash’s latest single, “Talking ’Bout,” takes a pretty simple idea and turns it into a big-hearted country love song. During their appearance on Backstage Country with John Shomby, Chris Lucas and Preston Brust explained how the track came together—and why the song ultimately became a tribute to the women who mean the most to them. … Continue reading LoCash Gets Personal With ‘Talking ’Bout’
Sep 17, 2026
Little Big Town isn’t just releasing another country album. With It’s a Dying Art, the Grammy-winning group is making a case for the things they believe in, music and life should never lose. During their week co-hosting Backstage Country with John Shomby, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet opened up about the ideas behind their 12th studio album. The title track, in particular, became a … Continue reading Little Big Town Explains Why ‘It’s a Dying Art’ Is About More Than Music
Sep 16, 2026
This week on Backstage Country Uncut, host Elaina Smith sits down with country superstar Carly Pearce for a candid conversation filled with honest stories, laughs, music and a few moments Carly probably never expected to share publicly. Carly opens up about the wild night when she was too drunk to perform, revealing what happened and … Continue reading Carly Pearce Gets Real About the Night She Was Too Drunk to Perform
Sep 14, 2026
Little Big Town’s It’s a Dying Art contains plenty of emotional moments, but “Sucker for a Sad Song” has a particularly memorable story behind it. During their appearance as co-hosts of Backstage Country, Karen Fairchild explained to John Shomby how the song came together with Ashley Monroe and Shelby Lynne. What started as a completely different writing session eventually became … Continue reading Little Big Town Reveals the Unexpected Story Behind “Sucker for a Sad Song”
Sep 10, 2026
Some of the most painful emotions are the ones we’re supposed to be ashamed of. Carly Pearce tackles one of those head-on with “Happy for Myself,” a standout from her new album Honest Woman. During her appearance on Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, Pearce revealed that the song came from a very real and surprisingly uncomfortable experience. Carly Pearce Talks About “Happy for … Continue reading Carly Pearce’s ‘Happy for Myself’ Finds the Truth in Comparison
Sep 10, 2026
This week on Backstage Country Uncut, country superstar Lauren Alaina steps into the guest-host chair for a candid, funny, and deeply personal conversation with Elaina Smith. Lauren takes listeners behind the scenes of her new album, Stages, opening up about the stories, experiences, and emotions that shaped some of her most personal music yet. Lauren talks about reuniting with … Continue reading Lauren Alaina Gets Personal: Love, Loss & Life Behind the Music
Sep 8, 2026
Carly Pearce has written plenty of songs about heartbreak, but “Same Circus” takes a slightly more entertaining—and considerably more self-aware—approach. During her Backstage Country conversation with Elaina Smith, Pearce explained that the Honest Woman track initially seemed like it would be about recognizing the familiar flaws in the men she dated. Then she turned the mirror around. Carly Pearce Has … Continue reading Carly Pearce Turns Dating Disasters Into ‘Same Circus’
Sep 3, 2026
Lauren Alaina’s new album Stages isn’t just a collection of songs about her own experiences. One of its most striking tracks, “Household,” was inspired by a late-night conversation with a longtime friend who was going through a difficult period in her marriage. In a recent Backstage Country co-hosting stint, Alaina opened up about the surprisingly personal—and somewhat funny—story behind the song, including the … Continue reading Lauren Alaina Shares the Real-Life Story Behind ‘Household’
Sep 2, 2026
This week on Backstage Country Uncut, host Elaina Smith sits down with country superstar Kane Brown for a candid and revealing conversation about the stories behind the songs, life away from the spotlight, family, friendship, and the pressure that comes with writing music. Kane takes Elaina behind the scenes of some of the songs he has written, sharing the personal … Continue reading Kane Brown: The Pressure Behind the Songs & Why Florida Changed Everything
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