Kelsea Ballerini & Chase Stokes break up again
The on-again, off-again romance between Kelsea Ballerini and Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes seems to be off again. Though official sources don’t seem to be talking, People cites multiple other…
Want Riley Green in the ‘Worst Way’? A Valentine’s Day reality check
Valentine’s Day is Saturday, and if Riley Green happens to be your dream romantic partner, the “Don’t Mind If I Do” hitmaker has a bit of a reality check for…
Nashville notes: Craig Morgan returns to Ryman + Cross Canadian Ragweed books Red Rocks
Craig Morgan returns to headline Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Nov. 7, after first playing the historic venue in 2022 with special appearances by Jelly Roll and Trace Adkins. Tickets go…
Jason Aldean on Touring, Travel, and Fans Around the Globe
From February 9 to 13, Jason Aldean will take over Backstage Country as Elaina Smith’s co-host. For a whole week, the country music superstar will share stories from the road,…
The Songs That Didn’t Make the Cut: Jason Aldean Tells All
Representing the great state of Georgia, Elaina Smith’s co-host from February 9-13 is none other than Jason Aldean! Aside from talking about his latest single, “How Far Does a Goodbye…
How you can own an Opry guitar a century in the making
If you happened to spot the special guitar Vince Gill played on the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary show on Nov. 28, 2025, you might be excited to know you…
‘This One’s for the Girls’: Ella Langley makes ‘Billboard’ history with ‘Choosin’ Texas’
Lots of folks seem to be “Choosin’ Texas” these days, and it’s helped Ella Langley set a record. The Alabama native’s just become the first woman ever to top the…
Millions tune in for counterprogrammed Super Bowl halftime show
Kid Rock headlined a counterprogrammed halftime show dubbed “The All-American Halftime Show,” run by conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA at the same time Bad Bunny took the Apple Music…
This Week’s Backstage Country Co-Host: Jason Aldean
This week, one of country music’s biggest stars, Jason Aldean, steps into the co-host seat on Backstage Country with Elaina Smith. From February 9 to 13, the 48-year-old hitmaker will…
Inside the Hits: Jason Aldean on the Making of His Songs
From February 9-13, Elaina Smith’s co-host is country music royalty, Jason Aldean! Aldean has had 30 No. 1 hits, eight No. 1 albums, won seven ACM Awards, including three consecutive…