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’
Lauren Alaina Shares the Real-Life Story Behind ‘Household’
By Jen Fox on 9-3-2026
Lauren Alaina’s new album Stages isn’t just a collection of songs about her own experiences. One of its most striking tracks, “Household,” was inspired by a late-night conversation with a longtime friend who was going through a difficult period in her marriage. In a recent Backstage Country co-hosting stint, Alaina opened up about the surprisingly personal—and somewhat funny—story behind the song, including the … Continue reading Lauren Alaina Shares the Real-Life Story Behind ‘Household’
