May 29, 2026
While co-hosting Backstage Country alongside Elaina Smith, Jordan Davis gave fans a closer look at the story behind his latest hit, “Turn This Truck Around” — and it’s one that hits a little too close to home for a lot of listeners. Always Meant to be a Single Davis shared that from the get-go, he was certain … Continue reading Jordan Davis Gives Fans A Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Turn This Truck Around’
May 29, 2026
When Jordan Davis joined Backstage Country as co-host alongside Elaina Smith, fans got more than just a fun radio takeover. They got a front-row seat to the real-life stories behind the songs that turned him into one of country music’s most relatable voices. And as it turns out, those hits aren’t just clever writing, they’re pulled straight from life. Jordan Davis’s … Continue reading Jordan Davis Gets Candid About the Hits That Changed His Career
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 19, 2026
Fresh off his 2026 ACM Awards win and performance, Tucker Wetmore is Elaina Smith’s Backstage Country co-host this week. The rising star reflected on the whirlwind that has followed since the release of his debut album, and how his single “Brunette” changed everything. RELATED: Tucker Wetmore is This Year’s ACM New Male Artist of the Year Tucker … Continue reading Tucker Wetmore Talks ‘Brunette’ and Life After His Debut Album
May 19, 2026
Randy assigns Jen the movie “Crocodile Dundee” to watch over the weekend!
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 12, 2026
Randy assigns Jen the movie “The Woman in Black” to watch for Mother’s Day weekend!
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 6, 2026
Randy assigns Jen the movie “Smokey and the Bandit” to watch over the weekend!
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
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