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

The country star's hit single with Chase Matthew was ripped from her own relationship drama.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:34am

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Country singer Lauren Alaina's current hit duet with Chase Matthew, 'All My Exes,' was inspired by a real-life fight the two had on Broadway in Nashville. Alaina co-wrote the song about her past relationship troubles, with the lyrics reflecting the arguments she and her ex-partner had. Alaina's husband, Cam Arnold, secretly played the song for Matthew, believing the two could turn it into a hit.

Why it matters

Alaina's personal experiences and relationship drama have provided the creative spark for one of her biggest hits in years, tapping into universal themes of love and heartbreak that resonate with country music fans. The song's backstory also highlights the collaborative nature of the music industry, with Alaina's husband playing a key role in connecting her with Matthew to record the duet.

The details

Alaina co-wrote 'All My Exes' about a past relationship that was 'not my best relationship,' with the lyrics reflecting arguments she and her ex-partner had while fighting on Broadway in downtown Nashville. Alaina said the song is a classic 'it's not you, it's me' breakup track, with her ex-partner yelling things at her that she had 'heard this before' from previous relationships.

  • Alaina co-wrote 'All My Exes' about a past relationship fight that occurred on Broadway in Nashville.
  • The duet with Chase Matthew is Alaina's biggest hit on country radio since her 2021 collaboration with Jon Pardi, 'Getting Over Him'.

The players

Lauren Alaina

A country music singer-songwriter who co-wrote the hit duet 'All My Exes' about a past relationship fight that inspired the song's lyrics.

Chase Matthew

Alaina's duet partner on the hit song 'All My Exes.'

Cam Arnold

Alaina's husband, who secretly played the song for Chase Matthew, believing the two could turn it into 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 promote the hit duet with a series of live performances and media appearances in the coming months.

The takeaway

Alaina's personal experiences and relationship drama have provided the creative spark for one of her biggest hits in years, tapping into universal themes of love and heartbreak that resonate with country music fans. The song's backstory also highlights the collaborative nature of the music industry, with Alaina's husband playing a key role in connecting her with Matthew to record the duet.