Old Dominion is ‘Making Good Time’ as they head back into the studio
We’re only a week into 2026, and Old Dominion‘s already been back in the studio. Just for fun, someone decided to “see what time the band shows up” for a…
Lainey Wilson & Zach Top join Chris Stapleton on stadium shows in 2026
Chris Stapleton‘s All-American Road Show will keep on rolling through the fall, with the addition of more than 20 new dates that continue through October. Lainey Wilson will join him…
Russell Dickerson orchestrates a Times Square takeover with RodeoHouston
Russell Dickerson will play the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the first time in 2026, something he revealed in a big way: playing a surprise pop-up show in Times…
The inside scoop on Hudson Westbrook’s ‘Exclusive’ new EP
Hudson Westbrook‘s just revealed the cover art and track listing for his Exclusive EP, which arrives Jan. 23. The set leads off with the title track, “Exclusive,” and continues with…
‘The Way I Am’: Luke Combs’ sixth album is coming in March
Luke Combs‘ new album, The Way I Am, will arrive March 20, the day before he kicks off his 2026 world tour. The 22-track record features the favorite “Sleepless in…
Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Jelly Roll & more up for ‘Pollstar’ honors
Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Kenny Chesney and many more are in the running for the Pollstar Awards, as the magazine passes out honors for 2025’s best tours. Megan and Zach…
Life on the Road: Tour Buses and Late Nights with Parmalee
Matt and Scott Thomas, Barry Knox, and Josh McSwain of Parmalee are Elaina Smith’s co-hosts for a week! From January 5-9, Backstage Country’s airwaves will be dominated by the band…
What Parmalee Really Does After the Show
From January 5-9, Matt and Scott Thomas, Barry Knox, and Josh McSwain, collectively known as Parmalee, are Elaina Smith’s co-hosts. For a band that spent 2025 touring, they disclose their…
This Week’s Backstage Country Co-Host: Parmalee
Elaina Smith will not have one, but four co-hosts this week! Matt and Scott Thomas, Barry Knox, and Josh McSwain of Parmalee will take over the airwaves as guest co-hosts…
Parmalee on Backstage Country: The Stories That Turn into Songs
Representing the state of North Carolina, Parmalee, with brothers Matt and Scott Thomas, Barry Knox, and Josh McSwain, step in as guest co-hosts this week on Backstage Country alongside Elaina…