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Lauren Alaina Graduates High School

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:02:00 +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 [...]

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Will Miss 'American Idol' Judge Randy Jackson

Christina Vinson — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:16:39 +0000

Fox's hit singing competition 'American Idol' has propelled many singers into successful careers, including country music standouts Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Scotty McCreery, and Lauren Alaina. With the sad announcement that judge Randy Jackson would be pursuing other endeavors, former contestants spoke up about their respect and admiration for him.

Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina + More Step Up for CMA Fest Celeb Softball Game

Megan Pacella — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:30:33 +0000

Every year, country music kicks off CMA Fest by giving back. Before the acts and their hordes of fans descend on Nashville to indulge in great food and even better music, dozens of stars participate in the City of Hope’s annual Celebrity Softball Challenge to raise money for cancer research. This year, Scotty McCreery, Lauren [...]

Lauren Alaina Records Theme Song for SeaWorld Attraction

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:07:36 +0000

Rising country star Lauren Alaina has just completed a fun new project. The 18-year-old singer, who was the runner-up on Season 10 of 'American Idol,' recently recorded two songs for the upcoming SeaWorld attraction 'Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin,' which opens May 24.

Country Stars and Their Moms

Billy Dukes — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:49:42 +0000

There are dozens (if not hundreds) of country songs about moms, and many country singers are even mothers themselves. For this reason, the Mother's Day holiday is sure to be one that is surely not going to be overlooked on any humble artist's calendar. Take a look at the women who helped shape the ladies and gents of country music -- the ones that give us so much wonderful music year after year -- in this list of Country Stars and Their Moms.

Lauren Alaina, 'Barefoot and Buckwild' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:00:59 +0000

Meet the new Lauren Alaina. With just a few weeks of her senior year of high school remaining, the singer introduces a grown-up new look, grown-up style and grown-up attitude with her latest single, 'Barefoot and Buckwild.' It's especially difficult to find songs that fit when you're short on life experience, so the one-time 'American Idol' runner-up wrote her own ...

Country Prom Pictures: See What Top Nashville Singers Wore for Their Big Night

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:00:30 +0000

More than one country star made daring decisions on their prom night, but few made a bold country statements with their gowns or suits. You'll find no boots, hats or excessive rhinestones in this list of country prom pictures. Instead, you'll see a little leg, a few low-cut dresses and plenty of smiles as stars young and not-so-young reveal how they spent that magical high school moment.

Lauren Alaina to Perform on 'American Idol' Next Week

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:30:11 +0000

If there are two things we know about contestants that go deep into their seasons of ‘American Idol,’ it’s that they tend to enjoy incredibly successful careers even if they lose the top prize, and they always, always return to the show to perform. That’s just what Season 10 runner up Lauren Alaina — who [...]

Lauren Alaina Goes to Prom

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:16:20 +0000

Lauren Alaina may be a country star who is in the studio working on her second album (the follow-up to her 2011 debut 'Wildflower'), but she's still a lot like your average 18-year-old. The singer and runner-up on Season 10 of 'American Idol' went through a teenage rite of passage on Saturday night (March 23), as she attended her senior prom.

Lauren Alaina Dishes on New Boyfriend

Christina Vinson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:35:40 +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 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:40:06 +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 Chops Her Hair Off

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:30:35 +0000

Lauren Alaina is ready for the hot weather, and now she has the hairstyle to prove it! Over the weekend, Alaina had her long locks chopped off and is now sporting a short hairdo that hits her at the chin and makes her look much more mature.

Lauren Alaina Sings 'Don't You Wanna Stay' With Jason Aldean

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:00:22 +0000

Jason Aldean has been keeping busy on the road with this leg of his My Kinda Party Tour. Joined by Luke Bryan and Lauren Alaina, the ‘Dirt Road Anthem’ singer has his weekends in February and March filled with shows all over the country. And since he has such a talented country lady joining him on his caravan, Aldean has been giving the female part of his hit Kelly Clarkson duet, ‘Don’t You Wanna Stay,’ to Alaina.

Lauren Alaina Lashes Out at Hotel

Billy Dukes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:00:49 +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 Would 'Love' to Try Acting

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:00:27 +0000

Lauren Alaina will be the first one to tell you that 2011 was the best — and the busiest — year of her life, but 2012 is slated to be a monster one as well. Alaina will kick off the new year in Vegas before hitting the road with Jason Aldean at the end of January, and though she’s gaining new experiences by the day, she says there are still things she’s anxious to try out, like acting.

Lauren Alaina to Headline New Year's Eve Special

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:15:07 +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's National Anthem Flub [VIDEO]

Clay Moden — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:27:09 +0000

It is one of the hardest songs to perform live. Every so often it happens to a big time star. The National Anthem is a song we all know by heart but sometimes the pressure of trying not to screw up makes you screw up even more!It happened on Thanksgiving day for American Idol runner [...]

Lauren Alaina Shows Off Slimmer Figure at 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn' Premiere

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:15:11 +0000

Lauren Alaina has been pretty open mouth about her weight loss achievement since dropping 25 pounds, and understandably, she likes to show off her hard work. The Georgia singer hit the red carpet on Nov. 14 to flaunt her hot new look at this week’s ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn’ premiere in Los Angeles in a mini dress and heels.

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

Billy Dukes — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:00:44 +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.

Lauren Alaina to Sing National Anthem at Packers-Lions Thanksgiving Game

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:00:37 +0000

Thanksgiving 2011 will be extra special for Lauren Alaina and her family — especially for her father. This year, his 17-year-old daughter will be singing the National Anthem on Thanksgiving day at Ford Field when the Green Bay Packers visit the Detroit Lions in their home territory in Michigan.