This Week’s Backstage Country Host: Cole Swindell
This week, Backstage Country welcomes Cole Swindell as co-host! Repping the great state of Georgia, Swindell will join Elaina Smith for the entire week of April 21-25 to share the stories behind…
Cole Swindell: The Man Behind the Hits
Each week on Backstage Country, Elaina Smith is joined by one country artist who steps into the shoes of her co-host. From April 21–25, it’s going to be Cole Swindell. If…
Worst Way may only be the beginning of Riley Greens acting
If you enjoyed Riley Green‘s steamy “Worst Way” video, you’ll be happy to know it’s likely only a matter of time before we see more of him in front of the…
Nashville notes: Maren Morris Bed + Tyler Bradens Right on Track
The new track from Maren Morris, “Bed No Breakfast,” is out now, ahead of the release of her dreamsicle album May 9. Morgan Wallen and Post Malone‘s follow-up to their smash…
Josh Ross brings Hate How You Look from the stage to the studio
Canadian country star Josh Ross is dropping new music, just as he’s enjoying his first hit in the U.S. “Single Again” is nearing the top 15, on the heels of…
Little Big Town books an A-list Hollywood gala
Little Big Town will be rubbing elbows with Hollywood royalty in late April, as they perform at the annual gala for The Women’s Cancer Research Fund. Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks are…
Frank Rays putting Miami in Tennessee with new single
Frank Ray continues to bring the energy and lean into his Mexican-American roots with his new single, “Miami in Tennessee.” “‘Miami In Tennessee’ is a straight-up party — it’s everything…
Chris Jansons back with Me & a Beer
We’re only a week away from hearing the first new music from Chris Janson since he’s returned to Warner Music Nashville. The Missouri native’s set to launch his new single,…
Jennifer Nettles goes to Hell and Back to make music with Kevin Bacon
These days, Jennifer Nettles has a new musical partner onscreen — and it’s none other than Kevin Bacon. While she’s best known, of course, as half of Sugarland with Kristian…
Dierks Bentley offers a guided tour of the Broken Branches that inhabit Music City
If you want a glimpse of what life is like in Nashville’s music community, you might want to check out Dierks Bentley‘s upcoming 11th record. “My new album, Broken Branches, is…