Carly Pearce’s ‘Happy for Myself’ Finds the Truth in Comparison
By Jen Fox on 9-10-2026
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
Lauren Alaina Gets Personal: Love, Loss & Life Behind the Music
By Randy Brooks on 9-10-2026
This week on Backstage Country Uncut, country superstar Lauren Alaina steps into the guest-host chair for a candid, funny, and deeply personal conversation with Elaina Smith. Lauren takes listeners behind the scenes of her new album, Stages, opening up about the stories, experiences, and emotions that shaped some of her most personal music yet. Lauren talks about reuniting with … Continue reading Lauren Alaina Gets Personal: Love, Loss & Life Behind the Music
Carly Pearce Turns Dating Disasters Into ‘Same Circus’
By Jen Fox on 9-8-2026
Carly Pearce has written plenty of songs about heartbreak, but “Same Circus” takes a slightly more entertaining—and considerably more self-aware—approach. During her Backstage Country conversation with Elaina Smith, Pearce explained that the Honest Woman track initially seemed like it would be about recognizing the familiar flaws in the men she dated. Then she turned the mirror around. Carly Pearce Has … Continue reading Carly Pearce Turns Dating Disasters Into ‘Same Circus’
