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Lauren Alaina Graduates High School

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:54:00 +0000

At 18, Lauren Alaina has already released a debut album (‘Wildflower’) and is working on a followup. Despite having a successful career and achieving considerable fame, the Season 10 ‘American Idol’ runner-up celebrated a huge milestone in her life on Friday (May 31) — she graduated high school! Alaina’s platinum blonde hair popped against the [...]

Lauren Alaina Dishes on New Boyfriend

Christina Vinson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:00:40 +0000

'American Idol' runner-up Lauren Alaina saw her life change in drastic ways after Season 10 wrapped up. While the 18-year-old high school senior and 'Georgia Peaches' singer strives to have a 'normal' life, it can be challenging to find a significant other who understands the life of a musician. Alaina recently dished on her new boyfriend and how he fits into her jam-packed life.

Lauren Alaina's Car Broken Into, Belongings Stolen

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:30:06 +0000

Lauren Alaina suffered a bit of a headache over the weekend when her car was broken into. While in Fort Oglethorpe in her native Georgia on Sunday (March 17), someone forced their way into her parents' Kia Sorento, which she had left parked near the Florida Monument at Chickamauga Battlefield while she and a friend enjoyed a bike ride.

Lauren Alaina Performs New Song 'Breakdown' Live

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:11:12 +0000

Lauren Alaina performed a brand new song called ‘Breakdown’ at the Girls With Guitars show on Long Island, N.Y. on March 7. So, what’s the verdict on this new track from the runner up on Season 10 of ‘American Idol?’ It’s a big, bold and beautifully heartbreaking acoustic ballad that lets the perky blonde’s voice [...]

Lauren Alaina Put on Vocal Rest, Cancels Weekend Appearances

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:30:54 +0000

Bad news for Lauren Alaina fans planning to see the singer perform live this weekend. She has been forced to cancel all her upcoming shows because her doctor has put her on complete vocal rest. That means no singing! Alaina issued a tweet early on Thursday (August 2), letting fans know that they won’t be [...]

Lauren Alaina Shares Sassy New Photo Shoot Image

Megan Pacella — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:33:10 +0000

In just a year’s time, Lauren Alaina has transformed from an adorable ‘American Idol’ runner-up to a bombshell blonde country starlet right before our eyes. The ‘Georgia Peaches’ singer was a busy bee in photographer Russ Harrington’s studio this week, and thanks to Twitter, we were able to get a sneak peek at the singer’s sassy, more mature look.

Lauren Alaina Tries for Daily Duel Hall of Fame Against Brantley Gilbert [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:38:11 +0000

Lauren Alaina and D. Vincent Williams had a heck of a battle on our latest Daily Duel. The two exchanged leads several time throughout the day, but a rush of voters loyal to Alaina during the final hour of voting pushed the American Idol singer to another victory with 56% of the vote.

She will now go for win number 7 and a spot in the Daily Duel Hall of Fame as she takes on the new hard-edged song from Brantley Gilbert, 'Kick it in the Sticks'.

East Texas Native D. Vincent Williams is Today's Challenger on the Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:26:31 +0000

Lauren Alaina is on a roll on the Daily Duel as she gathered her 5th straight win, this time a taking a whopping 92% of the vote over the new songs from Jason Aldean.

Today, Alaina will take on the latest from D. Vincent Williams. This Lufkin, Texas native has had great success as a songwriter, penning such songs as 'Just Got Started Loving You' for James Otto and I'm Movin' On for Rascal Flatts, but today he's behind the mic with his new song, 'Down by the River'.

Jason Aldean Goes Against Lauren Alaina on Today's Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:03:36 +0000

Four in a row...chalk up another win for Lauren Alaina and her new song 'Eighteen Inches'. Most recently, Alaina took 60% of the vote against the new song from the Randy Rogers Band.

Today, the American Idol runner up will take on the latest from Jason Aldean.

Randy Rogers Band Takes on Lauren Alaina on Today's Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:34:16 +0000

We’re back with Danny’s Daily Duel after a week off and Lauren Alaina and her new song ‘Eighteen Inches’ is going for win number four as she takes on the new song from the Randy Rogers Band, ‘One More Sad Song’. Here’s Lauren Alaina with ‘Eighteen Inches’ Here’s the Randy Rogers Band with ‘One [...]

Lauren Alaina Goes Against Joey + Rory on Today's Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:30:59 +0000

Congratulations to Lauren Alaina and her new song 'Eighteen Inches' as she gets another Daily Duel victory, this time defeating Tim McGraw - 'Truck Yeah'.

Alaina will go for win number 3 today as she takes on the new song from Joey + Rory...warning, it's a tearjerker.

Tim McGraw Tangles with Lauren Alaina on Today's Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:20:06 +0000

Lauren Alaina is our new champion on the Daily Duel, handily defeating David Nail in yesterday's competition.

Today, Alaina and her new song 'Eighteen Inches' will be going up against the new one from Tim McGraw - 'Truck Yeah'.

Lauren Alaina and David Nail Featured on Today's Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:49:02 +0000

We have two new challengers on today's Daily Duel.

Lauren Alaina sings about the distance from the head to the heart in her new release 'Eighteen Inches'. David Nail has been performing his cover of Adele's hit 'Someone Like You' in live shows, and the response has been so great that Nail has produced a studio version.

Lauren Alaina to Return to 'American Idol' This Season

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:30:37 +0000

Lauren Alaina will once again hit the ‘American Idol‘ stage where her dreams of country stardom first came into focus. Alaina is joining other past ‘Idol’ contestants-turned-celebrities who will perform on an upcoming episode in Season 11. Others taking the iconic stage soon are Chris Daughtry, Adam Lambert and James Durbin.

Lauren Alaina Lashes Out at Hotel on Twitter

Billy Dukes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:44:49 +0000

Lauren Alaina has joined a growing list of country artists using Twitter to voice their displeasure with businesses. Yesterday, the 17-year-old ran into trouble with a hotel that made her and her posse wait for a cab in the cold. “Taxi man took me to the wrong Hilton & the people at this Hilton garden [...]

Lauren Alaina to Headline New Year's Eve Special

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:00:07 +0000

This year, ring in the New Year right with a little bit of country music! Lauren Alaina will kick off the festivities on Fox’s ‘American Country New Year’s Eve Live’ special, which will air at 11PM ET on Dec. 31. Of course, the party won’t stop until 2012, and the show will give a look [...]

Lauren Alaina Tells 'X Factor' Contestant Rachel Crow She's 'Amazing'

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:00:18 +0000

If anyone understands exactly how eliminated ‘X Factor‘ contestant Rachel Crow feels about finishing just short of your reality TV singing competition goals, it’s Lauren Alaina. A mere six months ago, Alaina heard Scotty McCreery‘s name announced instead of hers during the ‘American Idol’ finals. While Crow placed fifth in her competition, she, like Alaina, was an early favorite, loved by fans and judges alike. But she didn’t ultimately notch the win.

Lauren Alaina Joins Jason Aldean's 2012 Tour

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:00:04 +0000

The cat is out of the bag as to which major country artist Lauren Alaina will be hitting the road with in 2012. Starting in January, Alaina will link up with Jason Aldean on the next leg of his My Kinda Party Tour.

Lauren Alaina Flubs National Anthem at NFL Game

Amanda Hensel — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:00:47 +0000

Lauren Alaina may have messed up the lyrics to the National Anthem at the Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers game on Thanksgiving day, but she was just thankful that she didn’t fall. The 17-year-old singer slipped while singing a line in the ‘Star Spangled Banner,’ and like a true professional, humbly picked up the pieces and finished the song.

Lauren Alaina to Sing 'My Grown Up Christmas List' for 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Billy Dukes — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:00:44 +0000

‘American Idol’ runner-up Lauren Alaina will perform ‘My Grown Up Christmas List’ during next month’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, which airs on ABC. The show was taped last Thursday in Nashville, and a fan video captured the 17-year-old taking on the song that was first made famous in country circles by Amy Grant.