Lauren Alaina's Hit Duet 'All My Exes' Inspired by Broadway Fight

The country star's new song with Chase Matthew was ripped from the pages of her own relationship drama.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:00pm

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Lauren Alaina's latest hit duet, 'All My Exes' with Chase Matthew, was inspired by a real-life fight she had with an ex-boyfriend on Broadway in Nashville. Alaina co-wrote the song about the relationship's ups and downs, with lyrics reflecting the arguments and criticisms her former partner hurled at her. Interestingly, it was Alaina's husband who first played the song for Matthew, believing the two could turn it into a hit.

Why it matters

Alaina's willingness to draw from her personal experiences to craft relatable country songs has resonated with fans, helping her maintain a successful career in the genre. The backstory of 'All My Exes' also highlights the collaborative nature of the music industry, with artists often relying on each other's input and connections to bring new hits to life.

The details

Alaina revealed that 'All My Exes' was written about a past relationship that was not her 'best.' The lyrics were inspired by a fight she had with her ex-partner on Broadway in downtown Nashville, where the two exchanged harsh words that Alaina later channeled into the song. Despite the personal nature of the track, Alaina's husband, Cam Arnold, believed the duet with Matthew would be a hit, and secretly played it for the fellow country artist while they were both on tour.

  • Alaina co-wrote 'All My Exes' in 2026.
  • 'All My Exes' is Alaina's biggest hit on radio since her 2021 duet 'Getting Over Him' with Jon Pardi.

The players

Lauren Alaina

A country music singer-songwriter who co-wrote the hit duet 'All My Exes' about a past relationship.

Chase Matthew

A country music artist who collaborated with Alaina on the hit duet 'All My Exes'.

Cam Arnold

Alaina's husband, who secretly played the song for Matthew, believing 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 Artist

“'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 Artist

The takeaway

Lauren Alaina's willingness to draw from her personal life experiences to craft relatable country songs has helped sustain her successful music career. The backstory of 'All My Exes' also highlights the collaborative nature of the industry, with artists often relying on each other's input and connections to bring new hits to life.