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Lauren Alaina, 'Barefoot and Buckwild' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:00:59 +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 ...

Lauren Alaina to Perform on 'American Idol' Next Week

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 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 Lends a Hand as Special Olympics Ambassador

Christina Vinson — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:55:17 +0000

Lauren Alaina, runner-up on Season 10 of ‘American Idol,’ has been putting in lots of work hours lately and is ‘Growing Her Wings’ in all sorts of ways, including spending a week with Special Olympics athletes in South Korea. Recently, the growing country star traveled to South Korea to attend the Special Olympics World Games. [...]

Lauren Alaina Begins Work on New Album

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:00:33 +0000

It's a new chapter for Lauren Alaina. The country singer, who got her liftoff as the second place finisher to country superstar Scotty McCreery on Season 10 of 'American Idol' way back in 2011, will begin work on her sophomore album and the followup to her impressive debut, 'Wildflower,' today!

Lauren Alaina Shows Her Rock Star Side

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:00:16 +0000

Lauren Alaina is proving herself to be quite the fashion plate as she furthers her career. It’s as though the fact that she was an ‘American Idol’ contestant dressed in jeans and sporting trendy two-toned, black and blonde hair is merely a footnote in her career at this point. Her music stands on its own [...]

Lauren Alaina Keeps Things Simple in New 'Eighteen Inches' Lyric Video

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:00:01 +0000

Lauren Alaina just dropped the simple-but-satisfactory (and effective) lyric video for her new single, the Carrie Underwood co-penned ‘Eighteen Inches.’ The teen’s pretty voice leads the lyrics as they unfold on screen in lean, clean, capital letters.

Lauren Alaina Honors Late Kitty Wells With Medley at Grand Ole Opry

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:00:24 +0000

Young country up-and-comer Lauren Alaina paid her respects to country legend Kitty Wells last night (July 25) at the Grand Ole Opry. Wells died on July 16, and the 17-year-old singer said goodbye in the best way she knew how: by singing a medley of the iconic torchy hits Wells left behind.

Lauren Alaina, 'Eighteen Inches' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:30:13 +0000

In Lauren Alaina‘s new single ‘Eighteen Inches,’ fans get to hear what’s special about this 17-year-old country singer, along with a few skills that are still underdeveloped. Like so many of the songs from her debut album ‘Wildflower,’ the single fits the ‘American Idol’ runner-up like a tailored prom dress.

Lauren Alaina's Dad Joins Singer for Father's Day Eve Performance

Megan Pacella — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:00:21 +0000

Lauren Alaina may have given her dad the best Father’s Day gift ever this weekend. The former ‘American Idol’ contestant called him on stage to accompany her on the guitar as she sang a few songs. The real gift — for concert attendees and Alaina’s father — was their father/daughter rendition of ‘When You Say Nothing at All.’

Lauren Alaina Involved in Dramatic Twitter Fight Over a Boy

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:00:15 +0000

Lauren Alaina was shooting flames from her fingertips last night on Twitter, and it sounds like it was over a boy. The teenage singer went back and forth with an unnamed female before going to bed Monday night. She fired several messages across the internet as her fans offered support.

Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina to Perform at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:50:22 +0000

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina are two of the performers set to take the Nationwide Insurance stage during the 2012 CMT Music Awards, which air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on June 6. The ‘American Idol’ alums, along with fellow country newcomers Casey James, Jana Kramer, the Farm and Kip Moore, will provide performances on a special stage that will be spotlighted throughout the star-studded awards ceremony.

Lauren Alaina Surprises Fans With Scotty McCreery Duet in Los Angeles

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:00:22 +0000

It’s been nearly a year to the day that Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery took the ‘American Idol’ stage together for the last time, but that doesn’t mean the Season 10 finalists have drifted apart due to their hectic schedules since competing on the popular reality competition.

Lauren Alaina Chops Her Hair Off

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:30:35 +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 Brings Her 'Georgia Peaches' to the 'Today' Show

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:45:12 +0000

In honor of the 2012 ACM Awards festivities, the ‘Today’ Show has gone country this week. With scheduled appearances by Randy Travis, Lee Brice, Josh Turner and Kellie Pickler spread out throughout the remainder of the days leading up to April 1, Lauren Alaina took the ‘Today’ stage this morning (March 26) to perform her high-energy single ‘Georgia Peaches‘ for ‘Today’ Show hosts Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford.

Lauren Alaina to Appear on New Aerosmith Album

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:11:00 +0000

Country cutie Lauren Alaina didn’t win Season 10 of ‘American Idol,’ but she’s still enjoying all the perks that come with having been on the show. In fact, her latest professional coup is even better than winning the ‘Idol’ crown. The singer, who returned to the ‘Idol’ stage to perform her rawkin’ hit ‘Georgia Peaches’ on Thursday, March 8, tweeted the good news that she took part in a major new collaboration.

Lauren Alaina Returns to 'American Idol' Stage With 'Georgia Peaches'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:00:10 +0000

Lauren Alaina came thisclose to winning ‘American Idol‘ last season, but she didn’t need to the official title to launch a legitimate, more-than-respectable country career. She’s doing just fine as the runner-up, but she still returned to the show’s stage tonight (March 8, 2012) for a guest spot, performing her rowdy, rocking single ‘Georgia Peaches.’ My, how far she’s come in a year.

Lauren Alaina's 'Georgia Peaches' Video to Debut This Week

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:37:08 +0000

Get ready to enjoy some ‘Georgia Peaches’ on Friday, Lauren Alaina fans. That’s when the singer and ‘American Idol‘ runner up will debut her brand-new video for her upbeat, infectious single.

Lauren Alaina Rocks 'Georgia Peaches' on New Year's Eve Special

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:34:10 +0000

The always lovely Lauren Alaina had a terrific 2011, placing second on ‘American Idol’ and releasing her well-received debut album, ‘Wildflower.’ She capped off the year by performing her fast-paced single ‘Georgia Peaches’ on Fox’s ‘American Country New Year’s Eve Live’ special last night (Dec. 31) in Las Vegas.

Lauren Alaina Would 'Love' to Try Acting

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:30:27 +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 20:00:07 +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 [...]