This Weeks Host: Matt Stell
It’s a very special week as Matt Stell takes over hosting duties for Backstage Country. Plus, we’re celebrating the release of his first album, Born Lonely, which dropped earlier this…
This Weeks Host: Carly Pearce
Carly Pearce is this week’s host of Backstage Country and we have a lot to celebrate. The Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning singer-songwriter released her fourth studio album, hummingbird, on…
This Weeks Host: Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea Ballerini is this week’s guest host on Backstage Country (June 24-28). The country star joins us in the studio all week to spill the tea on her new music,…
Nashville notes: Garth Brooks new box set + Conner Smiths Born Free collection
Garth Brooks has dropped a new 777 Jackpot Boxed Set, which includes seven CDs, 77 songs and a custom 88-page photo book. “When you think about Vegas, you think about getting…
HARDYs letting you hear Quit!! before it drops
Eager to hear HARDY‘s new album, Quit!!, before it arrives July 12? You’re in luck. The country rocker has announced eight album-listening events happening across the country on July 7 and…
Russell Dickersons dropping his romantic “Bones” soon
After weeks of teasing snippets on social media, Russell Dickerson has finally announced the release date of “Bones.” The new track’s set to arrive July 12 and it’s all about love that…
Hop on a “Train” ride with Jackson Dean
Jackson Dean‘s drawing from a pre-Nashville life experience in his new song, “Train.” The track, which Jackson co-wrote, was inspired by a routine voyage he took in his hometown of Maryland. “Before I made…
Lainey Wilson says she “could barely sell a ticket” after “Things a Man Oughta Know” hit #1
Even with a #1 hit in 2021 with “Things a Man Oughta Know,” country superstar Lainey Wilson struggled to sell show tickets. In a recent interview on NBC News’ Sunday TODAY, Lainey reflected…
Bailey Zimmermans not “New to Country,” but his song is
Bailey Zimmerman‘s country and rock roots shine in “New to Country.” The anthemic track, which Bailey co-wrote, features lyrics that show Bailey’s upbringing and how he’s, in fact, “anything but new to country.” “He’s…
Ashley Cookes finding HER place, as her career takes off
It’s been a whirlwind year for newcomer Ashley Cooke, and so far, it shows no signs of slowing down. Just last week, she notched her first #1 on the country…