May 20, 2026
Tucker Wetmore may be dominating country music right now, especially after winning the 2026 ACM New Male Artist of the Year, but according to the rising star, music might not be the only stage in his future. While co-hosting Backstage Country alongside Elaina Smith, Wetmore opened up about wanting to dip his toes into acting. Fans already got a … Continue reading Tucker Wetmore Says Acting Is Something He Wants to Explore
May 14, 2026
When Ashley McBryde co-hosted Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, she revealed all the songs on her latest album, Wild, got the video treatment. Knowing her songwriting style, that honestly makes perfect sense since most of her songs feel like mini-movies waiting to happen, which prompted Smith to ask if McBryde has aspirations beyond music. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley McBryde (@ashleymcbryde) Ashley McBryde Wants to … Continue reading Ashley McBryde Reveals the Creative Dreams She Has Beyond Music
May 12, 2026
Representing the great state of Arkansas, Ashley McBryde is Elaina Smith’s co-host this week on Backstage Country. Fresh from the release of her fifth studio album, Wild, McBryde will share the stories behind her songs with listeners. Ashley McBryde Hits “What If We Don’t” Ashley McBryde – What If We Don’t (Official Music Video) “What If We … Continue reading Ashley McBryde Talks Songwriting, Heartbreak, and Healing on Backstage Country
May 7, 2026
Country hitmaker Cody Johnson is giving fans a deeper look into his songwriting process while stepping in as a guest co-host on Backstage Country alongside Elaina Smith. And it turns out, his biggest inspiration is as grounded as it gets. Cody Johnson Hits ‘The Fall’ Since he’s not the one who wrote “The Fall,” Smith asked CoJo what the moment was when he … Continue reading Cody Johnson: Real Life, Real Songs
May 5, 2026
As Elaina Smith’s co-host on Backstage Country for a week, Cody Johnson is bringing his perspective and his honesty to the airwaves. One of the thoughtful topics he didn’t shy away from is the conversation about faith and music. Cody Johnson Surprises Brandon Lake’s Fans Johnson recently surprised Brandon Lake’s fans by performing their collaboration “When a Cowboy Prays” … Continue reading Cody Johnson on Drawing the Line Between Genres
Apr 30, 2026
Dylan Scott took time off from touring to co-host Backstage Country with Elaina Smith. Scott is currently on his Till I Can’t, I Will Tour, which kicked off on March 12 in Syracuse, New York, and will wrap up on May 30 in Helotes, Texas. While co-hosting, Scott shared with Smith and the listeners what touring looks … Continue reading What Touring Looks Like for Dylan Scott
Apr 28, 2026
Elaina Smith’s co-host this week on Backstage Country, is repping the great state of Louisiana. Dylan Scott will be talking about his latest hit, “What He’ll Never Have,” the inspiration behind his songs, and his upcoming tour. Dylan Scott Hits ‘New Truck’ Smith asked Scott what it’s like to work with HARDY, who is one of the … Continue reading What’s Behind Dylan Scott’s Songs? He Tells All
Apr 27, 2026
Teaming up with Elaina Smith on Backstage Country for a week, Russell Dickerson gave fans a glimpse behind the chaos and the unhinged energy behind RussellMania 2026. Russell Dickerson Considers ‘RussellMania’ His ‘Bucket List Tour’ Smith told Dickerson that she considers him to be one of the most fun, live, high-energy shows. She also asked him how … Continue reading Russell Dickerson Breaks Down RussellMania
Apr 21, 2026
When Russell Dickerson steps into any room, fans can expect him to be full-on energy, on and off the stage. During his stint co-hosting Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, the 38-year-old singer talked about how he continuously be his unapologetic self in an industry where artists are sometimes expected to be prim, proper, and polished. On Going … Continue reading Russell Dickerson on Being Unapologetically Himself
Apr 17, 2026
When Kane Brown sits behind the mic, you know you’re getting more than just good country music; you’re getting stories. And during his recent co-hosting stint on Backstage Country alongside Elaina Smith, he did exactly that: shared the stories behind his chart-topping collaborations to deeply personal tracks. Kane Brown Hits “What Ifs” Before sharing the story behind … Continue reading Kane Brown Explains Why His Songs Hit So Hard
Apr 13, 2026
When Kane Brown isn’t topping charts or selling out arenas, he’s clearly not the type to sit still. While co-hosting Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, Brown gave fans a peek into what he’s been up to outside of music. Kane Brown From Stage to Bar Owner Between touring and releasing new music, Brown has also been dabbling with a couple of side hustles. … Continue reading Kane Brown is Booked and Busy
Apr 9, 2026
Thomas Rhett shared in a recent interview that he’s beginning to experience hearing loss in one ear, which prompted him to get hearing aids, something he didn’t expect to experience at 35 years old. A Candid Health Update The country crooner candidly revealed how he’s kind of going deaf in one of his ears. Since the loss of hearing is … Continue reading Thomas Rhett Shares Loss of Hearing in One Ear
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