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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 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
Jul 9, 2026
When Corey Kent stepped into the co-host chair on Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, the conversation naturally turned to milestones—and few moments stand out in his career quite like his first No. 1 hit, “This Heart.” For Kent, reaching the top of the charts wasn’t just a career win. It was a deeply personal moment. So when “This … Continue reading How Corey Kent Marked His First No. 1 With a Gift Nobody Saw Coming
Jun 18, 2026
This week on Backstage Country Uncut, host Elaina Smith sits down with country music star Scotty McCreery to celebrate a major career milestone: the release of his new retrospective album, 15. The collection marks 15 years since McCreery was introduced to audiences across America after winning American Idol, launching a career that has made him one of … Continue reading Backstage Country Uncut – Scotty McCreery
Jun 9, 2026
When it comes to country music, the best songs are often the ones that tell a real story. Few artists understand that better than Scotty McCreery. While co-hosting Backstage Country alongside Elaina Smith, the North Carolina native took listeners behind the music, sharing the inspiration behind some of the songs that have defined his career. Scotty McCreery … Continue reading Scotty McCreery Tells the Stories Behind the Songs Fans Didn’t Hear in the Lyrics
Oct 10, 2025
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
Sep 22, 2025
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
Aug 25, 2025
Backstage Country’s Elaina Smith’s new co-host for the week is the only artist in history to have two songs named Song of the Year from the same album. Yes, it’s Jordan Davis, and since he’s an expert in having tracks awarded as Song of the Year, Smith asked him about recreating the success of “Buy Dirt.” … Continue reading Jordan Davis on Recreating the Success of ‘Buy Dirt’
Aug 21, 2025
On July 18, 2025, Thomas Rhett released About a Woman (& A Good Ol’ Boy), the second deluxe version of his seventh studio album About a Woman. As with the previous deluxe album About a Woman (From a Small Town), this new Thomas Rhett album features all the original tracks, along with new material and collaborative reworkings. Through … Continue reading Thomas Rhett’s ‘About a Woman (& A Good Ol’ Boy)’: A Track-by-Track Journey
Apr 15, 2024
Even though Russell Dickerson has two little ones running around his house now, he’s not letting it interfere with his morning routine or his workout. This fall, Little Big Town will celebrate their 25th anniversary with their longtime pals Sugarland on the Take Me Home Tour. But the Phil Collins classic wasn’t the only tune … Continue reading Country Dirt – Russell Dickerson Sugarland Chris Young
Mar 26, 2024
Congratulations to Dylan Scott! He just celebrated his fourth #1 with “Can’t Have Mine.” As Parker McCollum’s latest hit blazes a trail to the top of the chart, Parker reveals the fiery lengths he went to shoot the “Burn It Down” video. Keith Urban was recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and … Continue reading Country Dirt – Dylan Scott Parker McCollum Keith Urban
Feb 7, 2024
Even though Jason Aldean’s ‘Highway Desperado’ album just came out in November, he’s already working on the follow-up. Last week, Nate Smith celebrated his sixth week at the top of the ‘Billboard’ chart with ‘World on Fire,’ but it wasn’t that long ago he was pranking tour mate Thomas Rhett. I love Dolly Parton and I love that … Continue reading Country Dirt – Jason Aldean Nate Smith Dolly Parton
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