Sep 8, 2026
Steel Magnolias
Randy assigns Jen the movie “Steel Magnolias” to watch over the weekend!
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Sep 3, 2026
Lauren Alaina Shares the Real-Life Story Behind ‘Household’
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
Kane Brown: The Pressure Behind the Songs & Why Florida Changed Everything
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
Sep 1, 2026
Steel Magnolias
Randy assigns Jen the movie “Steel Magnolias” to watch over the weekend!
Sep 1, 2026
Lauren Alaina Reveals How She Caught Her Boyfriend Cheating
Lauren Alaina is turning one of the most painful chapters of her dating life into a massive country singalong. When co-hosting Backstage Country, Alaina opened up about the real-life heartbreak behind her song “Better Off,” revealing that she discovered her former boyfriend had been dating multiple women after they began messaging her on Instagram. What started with one unexpected message … Continue reading Lauren Alaina Reveals How She Caught Her Boyfriend Cheating
Aug 31, 2026
Putin Words to Rob a Supermarket With
Randy & Jen talk about a guy who tried to rob a supermarket with a stapler, the possibility of Putin retiring, they recap the movies E.T. and Friday the 13th, plus talk about your safe alternatives to cussing!
Aug 27, 2026
Ashley Cooke: Behind the Songs, Behind the Scenes & One Very Awkward Serenade
This week on Backstage Country Uncut, host Elaina Smith sits down with country music star Ashley Cooke for a candid, funny, and revealing conversation about her new album, life on the road, and the real-life stories behind her music. Ashley gives fans an inside look at her new album and opens up about the inspiration behind some of the songs, including … Continue reading Ashley Cooke: Behind the Songs, Behind the Scenes & One Very Awkward Serenade
Aug 26, 2026
Kane Brown Opens Up About Burnout and the Big Change That Brought Him Back
While co-hosting Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, Kane Brown got candid about the burnout he experienced in recent years, the isolation that made creativity difficult and how a move to Florida has helped him reconnect with everyday life. The “Never Been In Love” hitmaker also revealed a major shift in how he approaches his music and what he wants to … Continue reading Kane Brown Opens Up About Burnout and the Big Change That Brought Him Back
Aug 26, 2026
KIX 102.5 Remembers Dolly
Dolly Parton, the irrepressible singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur, has died. She was 80. A representative announced that she died peacefully in Nashville. Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on Jan. 19, 1946, in the Smoky Mountains town of Pittman Center, Tennessee. She was the fourth of 12 children born to Avie Lee Owens and Robert Lee … Continue reading KIX 102.5 Remembers Dolly
Aug 25, 2026
A Fish Called Wanda
Randy assigns Jen the movie “A Fish Called Wanda” to watch over the weekend!
Aug 24, 2026
Kane Brown Jokes He and Lauren Alaina Have a 10-Year Rule for Releasing Songs Together
Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina are proving that some friendships only get better with time. While co-hosting Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, Brown opened up about his longtime friendship with Alaina and their latest collaboration, “Never Been in Love.” The new duet comes nearly a decade after the pair joined forces on Brown’s breakout hit “What Ifs,” which became his first … Continue reading Kane Brown Jokes He and Lauren Alaina Have a 10-Year Rule for Releasing Songs Together
Aug 20, 2026
Ashley Cooke Says Her New Album Is a ‘Time Capsule’
While co-hosting Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, Ashley Cooke opened up about her newly released self-titled album, reflecting on the emotional experiences that shaped the 15-track project. Released Friday, August 14, the album captures Cooke in what she describes as one of her most honest songwriting periods yet. Ashley Cooke Says the Album Became a “Time Capsule” Cooke explained … Continue reading Ashley Cooke Says Her New Album Is a ‘Time Capsule’
