Kane Brown Jokes He and Lauren Alaina Have a 10-Year Rule for Releasing Songs Together
By Jen Fox on 8-24-2026
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
Ashley Cooke Says Her New Album Is a ‘Time Capsule’
By Jen Fox on 8-20-2026
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’
