Ashley McBryde Talks Songwriting, Heartbreak, and Healing on Backstage Country
By Jen Fox on 5-12-2026
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
Cody Johnson: Real Life, Real Songs
By Jen Fox on 5-7-2026
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
