Country News

Oct 10, 2025

The Unexpected Success of ‘Buy Dirt’: How Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan Created a Phenomenon

The success of “Buy Dirt” started with a mission: to write a song that celebrated simple living, family roots, and the kind of values country fans everywhere can relate to. Jordan Davis penned the track, and with the addition of Luke Bryan’s vocals, what started as a simple song became a career-defining hit. It climbed … Continue reading The Unexpected Success of ‘Buy Dirt’: How Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan Created a Phenomenon

Oct 10, 2025

From ‘Bar None’ to ‘Mess with Missing You’: Jordan Davis Breaks Down His Latest Songs on Backstage Country

Jordan Davis tells good stories, as evident in his song lyrics. Whether he’s singing about heartbreak, family, or just living life in the fast lane, the Louisiana native has a way of turning real-life moments into chart-topping hits. This week, he’ll be sitting in the co-host chair, joining Elaina Smith on Backstage Country to share with listeners … Continue reading From ‘Bar None’ to ‘Mess with Missing You’: Jordan Davis Breaks Down His Latest Songs on Backstage Country

Oct 2, 2025

Ashley Cooke’s Journey From College to Country Music

Before lighting up Nashville stages, Ashley Cooke was sprinting down a very different path as a Corporate Communications major. During her childhood, she spent years hopping from place to place, setting the stage for a story that was anything but predictable. Yet somewhere between the books and the moving boxes, Cooke found her true calling: … Continue reading Ashley Cooke’s Journey From College to Country Music

Oct 1, 2025

Ashley Cooke On the Burning Question: ‘When’s the Next Album?’

Ashley Cooke, on her gig as Backstage Country’s Elaina Smith co-host from September 29 to October 3, answered the one burning question every fan is asking: “Ashley, when are we getting a new album?” Spoiler alert: she didn’t drop an exact date, but she did give us hints and teases to keep us excited for her “new … Continue reading Ashley Cooke On the Burning Question: ‘When’s the Next Album?’

Sep 22, 2025

Behind the Lyrics: Lauren Alaina Spills on Her Songs All Week

If you thought you knew the inspiration behind Lauren Alaina and her songs, think again. From September 22–26, the country music singer-songwriter is sliding into the Backstage Country co-host chair alongside Elaina Smith. And let’s just say, she’s not holding back when it comes to sharing the juicy details behind her music. Lauren Alaina Songs “Road Less … Continue reading Behind the Lyrics: Lauren Alaina Spills on Her Songs All Week

Sep 18, 2025

Scotty McCreery Takes the Mic: Touring Stories and Co-Hosting ‘Backstage Country’ with Elaina Smith

Country fans know that Scotty McCreery can own a stage with his deep baritone voice and heartfelt lyrics, but this week, he’s also owning the radio mic. McCreery joins Elaina Smith to co-host Backstage Country, and while good country music kept playing, fans also got something even better: an inside look at his touring life in … Continue reading Scotty McCreery Takes the Mic: Touring Stories and Co-Hosting ‘Backstage Country’ with Elaina Smith

Sep 17, 2025

How ‘Angels Among Us’ Became a Scotty McCreery Fan Favorite

When Scotty McCreery sings, people feel it in their bones, and sometimes (okay, most of the time) in their tear ducts. Known for weaving faith, heart, and that smooth baritone into his music, McCreery has a knack for turning songs into spiritual moments making it into a fan-favorite anthem, proving once again that when this … Continue reading How ‘Angels Among Us’ Became a Scotty McCreery Fan Favorite

Sep 12, 2025

Russell Dickerson Turns Co-Host and Storyteller on ‘Backstage Country’

If there’s one thing we love about Russell Dickerson, besides his ability to make us cry, dance, and fall in love all in the span of a three-minute song, it’s that he’s got stories. Not just your average “I wrote this on my couch” kind of story. When he co-hosted Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, Dickerson gave … Continue reading Russell Dickerson Turns Co-Host and Storyteller on ‘Backstage Country’

Sep 12, 2025

Craig Morgan Interview – The Hall Pass, His Craziest Gig, and Battling Sex Trafficking in Thailand

Randy and Jen sat down with Craig Morgan to discuss his veteran benefit show in Joplin, and to learn a little more about the musician and his busy, service-driven past.

Sep 9, 2025

Russell Dickerson on Longevity, Hits, and Growing (Old) with His Fans

Russell Dickerson may have the energy of a brand-new artist, but let’s be real, he’s been at this long enough that some of his fans first heard his songs when they were still in high school. This week on Backstage Country, Dickerson joined Elaina Smith as co-host, and between the stories, he realized he’s been in … Continue reading Russell Dickerson on Longevity, Hits, and Growing (Old) with His Fans

Sep 5, 2025

Lainey Wilson and Fiancé Duck Hodges Dream of Simple Family Life While Juggling Careers

Lainey Wilson and her fiancé, former NFL quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges, are preparing for their future together while balancing demanding careers. Wilson, who grew up in Baskin, Louisiana, and Hodges, who grew up in Kimberly, Alabama, both share a background in small-town upbringing and plan to give that to their children as well. They intend to focus … Continue reading Lainey Wilson and Fiancé Duck Hodges Dream of Simple Family Life While Juggling Careers

Sep 2, 2025

Bell Bottom Beats: Lainey Wilson Spills the Stories Behind Her Songs

Lainey Wilson is not taking any rest. After releasing her latest single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” she pulled up a chair next to Elaina Smith to co-host Backstage Country. During her hosting gig, she will be spilling the stories behind her hits. Lainey Wilson Songs “Somewhere Over Laredo” Lainey Wilson – Somewhere Over Laredo (Official Music Video) … Continue reading Bell Bottom Beats: Lainey Wilson Spills the Stories Behind Her Songs