Lauren Alaina's 'All My Exes' Duet Inspired by Broadway Brawl

Country star's hit song co-written about a past relationship dispute

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:00pm

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Lauren Alaina's current hit duet 'All My Exes' with Chase Matthew was inspired by a real-life fight the country singer had with an ex-boyfriend on Broadway in Nashville. Alaina co-wrote the song about the relationship issues she was yelling about with her former partner during the public altercation.

Why it matters

The personal nature of the song's origins highlights how country artists often draw from their own experiences to create relatable hits. Alaina's willingness to be vulnerable about her past relationships also reflects a broader trend in modern country music towards more honest, autobiographical songwriting.

The details

Alaina revealed that 'All My Exes' was written about 'a relationship I had that was, let's just say not my best relationship.' The specific inspiration came from a fight she had with her ex while they were 'down on Broadway' in Nashville, with him 'yelling at me and saying about me' things she had heard before from past partners.

  • Alaina co-wrote 'All My Exes' in 2026.

The players

Lauren Alaina

A country music singer-songwriter who has had several hit songs, including 'Getting Over Him' with Jon Pardi in 2021.

Chase Matthew

A country music artist who is featured on Alaina's hit duet 'All My Exes'.

Cam Arnold

Alaina's husband, who secretly played the song for Chase Matthew because he believed it could be a hit.

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What they’re saying

“'I wrote 'All My Exes' about a relationship I had that was, let's just say not my best relationship. And we were fighting down on Broadway, actually. Everybody's had a fight down on Broadway, right? If you've been to Nashville, you have.'”

— Lauren Alaina, Country Music Singer

“'I basically wrote this song about things that he was, like, yelling at me and saying about me. And I was like, 'Well, you know, I've heard this before. I'm not saying you're right, but you are not the first to say this to me.' It's the classic, 'it's not you, it's me' song.'”

— Lauren Alaina, Country Music Singer

What’s next

Alaina and Matthew are expected to perform 'All My Exes' together at the upcoming CMA Awards in November.

The takeaway

Alaina's willingness to draw from her personal life to create relatable country hits reflects a broader industry trend towards more honest, autobiographical songwriting that resonates with fans.