Backstage Country Uncut

This week on Backstage Country Uncut, hosted by Elaina Smith , we're taking a deeper look at country superstar Craig Morgan, whose life story is about much more than hit songs. From serving nearly two decades in the U.S. Army to building a successful country music career, Craig has always carried his love of country and commitment to America with him. Join Elaina Smith as Craig opens up about his...

Country superstar Dustin Lynch joins this week's Backstage Country Uncut for a revealing conversation about his music, his career, life on the road and some pretty big plans for the future! Dustin opens up about the personal turning point behind his seventh album, Clean Slate , and why he decided it was time for a creative reset. He shares the story behind the title track, the challenges of gettin...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , country music duo Brothers Osborne join host Elaina Smith for an entertaining, candid and occasionally hilarious conversation about their music, their lives and everything happening behind the scenes. TJ and John Osborne open up about their brand-new album, Watertown , and the personal connection to their Maryland hometown that inspired its title and sound. T...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , country superstar Luke Bryan joins John Shomby for a behind-the-scenes conversation about his music, his career milestones, and the experiences that keep him going after more than two decades in country music! Luke Bryan and Luke Combs have finally teamed up on “Finders Keepers,” and Bryan shares the story behind bringing two of country music’s biggest names...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , John Shomby fills in for regular host Elaina Smith as he sits down with rising country star George Birge for a behind-the-scenes look at his music, life on the road, and what could be the biggest next chapter of his career! George reveals why he wants 2027 to be the year of the album , sharing how he’s spent nearly two years working on the project and written...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , John Shomby sits down with country superstar Lee Brice for a fun, personal conversation about his new music, family life, and the next generation of talent in the Brice household! Lee shares the stories behind three songs from his album Sunriser , including “Never Meet Your Heroes,” “Me and Whiskey,” and “Dogs Are Barking.” He explains the personal connection...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , John Shomby takes the mic while Elaina Smith is away , sitting down with country superstar Kenny Chesney for a behind-the-scenes conversation about his new music, songwriting and upcoming stadium tour. Kenny reveals the surprising story behind “Carry On,” explaining how the song sat on his computer for five years before he finally decided it was time to relea...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , John Shomby welcomes country duo LOCASH for a revealing conversation packed with stories about their music, career, and the songs that helped define their journey. While regular host Elaina Smith is away on maternity leave , Chris Lucas and Preston Brust step in for a memorable week on the show — and reveal that LOCASH is working on a brand-new six-song Chris...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , John Shomby steps in behind the microphone while regular host Elaina Smith is away on maternity leave . John welcomes country music supergroup Little Big Town for an entertaining and revealing conversation about their incredible career, their music, and what it takes to stay together as a band for more than 25 years. Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phill...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , host Elaina Smith sits down with country superstar Carly Pearce for a candid conversation filled with honest stories, laughs, music and a few moments Carly probably never expected to share publicly. Carly opens up about the wild night when she was too drunk to perform , revealing what happened and what she learned from the experience. The GRAMMY, CMA and ACM...

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 longtime friend K...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , host Elaina Smith sits down with country superstar Kane Brown for a candid and revealing conversation about the stories behind the songs, life away from the spotlight, family, friendship, and the pressure that comes with writing music. Kane takes Elaina behind the scenes of some of the songs he has written, sharing the personal stories, experiences, and emoti...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , host Elaina Smith sits down with country music star Ashley Cooke for a candid, funny, and revealing conversation about her new album , life on the road, and the real-life stories behind her music. Ashley gives fans an inside look at her new album and opens up about the inspiration behind some of the songs, including specific experiences and situations from he...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , host Elaina Smith sits down with country star Dylan Scott for a candid conversation about his music, career, business ventures, social media, and life away from the stage. Dylan looks back at some of his biggest hits and talks about his new music, while giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at what’s next in his career. Dylan opens up about his journey through...

Join host Elaina Smith as she sits down with country music superstar Gabby Barrett on this week's episode of Backstage Country Uncut for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about balancing life, family, faith, and one of country music's brightest careers. Gabby opens up about her daily routine and how she manages the demands of touring, recording, and motherhood while staying grounded in wha...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , Brantley Gilbert joins host Elaina Smith for one of his most open and personal conversations yet. The country rock powerhouse reflects on the experiences that shaped his life, career, and music, sharing heartfelt stories about love, redemption, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Brantley opens up about his love life , the mistakes that helped define...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut , country music favorite Joe Nichols joins host Elaina Smith for an honest and entertaining conversation about his legendary career, personal journey, and what lies ahead. Best known for hits like Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off , Brokenheartsville , and Gimme That Girl , Joe reflects on the songs that helped define his career and shares what it's really lik...

Country music superstar Jason Aldean joins Elaina Smith on this episode of Backstage Country Uncut for an honest conversation about the music, milestones, and moments that have defined his career. From reflecting on his long list of chart-topping hits to looking ahead to what's next, Jason shares exclusive insights into his life on and off the stage. Jason discusses his powerful new song, "Don't T...

Country music fans won't want to miss this week's episode of Backstage Country Uncut as host Elaina Smith welcomes special guest Corey Kent for a candid conversation about his remarkable rise in country music. From grinding it out in clubs across Texas and Oklahoma to becoming one of country's fastest-rising stars, Corey shares the stories that have defined his journey. The two look back at some o...

Country music fans won't want to miss this week's episode of Backstage Country Uncut as host Elaina Smith welcomes Cody Johnson for an honest and entertaining conversation about music, family, life, and the journey behind his success. The award-winning country star shares heartfelt stories about his wife and daughters, explaining how they inspire both his personal life and his career. Cody also ta...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut, host Elaina Smith sits down with one of country music's fastest-rising stars, Ella Langley, for an honest and entertaining conversation about her journey, her music, and the stories behind her highly anticipated new album, Dandelion . Ella opens up about growing up in Alabama, her time on her high school dance team, and how those early experiences helped shape...

Country music fans won't want to miss this week's episode of Backstage Country Uncut featuring chart-topping singer-songwriter Chris Young. In a candid conversation with host Elaina Smith, Chris opens up about one of the most pivotal moments of his career, revealing how he came dangerously close to being dropped by his record label before landing the hit that changed everything. Listeners will hea...

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 country music’s most beloved artists. During...

Country music star Riley Green joins host Elaina Smith on Backstage Country Uncut for a candid conversation about music, career milestones, acting opportunities, and his exciting new role as a coach on The Voice. Riley shares his thoughts on stepping into the iconic red chair, mentoring emerging artists, and connecting with audiences beyond country music. He also discusses whether he's open to pur...

This week on Backstage Country Uncut, country star Jordan Davis opens up in an unfiltered conversation about his journey from rising songwriter to chart-topping artist. Jordan reflects on the defining moments of his career, the inspiration behind his latest single, and how family life continues to shape his music and perspective. Hosted by Elaina Smith, this episode also dives into Jordan’s collab...