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

Christina Vinson — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:16:39 +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 — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:33 +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 — Sat, 11 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.

Lauren Alaina Performs New Single 'Barefoot and Buckwild' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:44:21 +0000

Fast-rising country star Lauren Alaina returned to the stage of ‘American Idol’ on Thursday (May 9), performing her new single ‘Barefoot and Buck Wild’ from her forthcoming second album. The song is a fun, up-tempo track perfect for a summer release, and she performed it with a rockin’, aggressive edge to her voice. The track [...]

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 Goes to Prom

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 05:16:20 +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 — 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 14:30:06 +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 13:11:12 +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 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 Adds Some Glam to Her Look

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:30:53 +0000

Remember when we first met Lauren Alaina in 2011? She had long, two-toned, teenager hair that was appropriate for her age. It was long and blonde at the time, with some black streaks woven throughout -- cute, but a little dated, so we were thrilled when she went for a shorter, more sophisticated 'do in the form of an angled, shoulder-skimming bob. Now, the 'Georgia Peaches' singer has tried another new look, reverting back to a longer, bigger and more glam style... and it still suits her!

Lauren Alaina Turns 18 With Surprise Prom-Themed Birthday Bash

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:20:03 +0000

Over the weekend, Lauren Alaina was able to take a break from work to celebrate a milestone … her 18th birthday! The singer thought it would be a quiet night out with friends, but soon found her friends had bigger plans. Alaina was surprised by a prom-themed birthday bash thrown by her mother, who hired [...]

Lauren Alaina Surprises Boy With Terminal Brain Cancer at His Homecoming Dance [VIDEO]

Dave Wheaton — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:17:39 +0000

Every once in a while, we hear the story about how a famous person who drops everything to take some time to make someone's day - or life - better. Country star Lauren Alaina found the inspiration to do just that recently, paying a surprise visit to Jordan Trunfio. Jordan is a Springfield, Virginia high school student who is suffering from a brain tumor.

Lauren Alaina Embarks on Inch-by-Inch Tour Leading Up to Her 18th Birthday

Megan Pacella — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:30:59 +0000

Eighteen is not an insignificant number for Lauren Alaina. Not only is the 17-year-old country star's latest hit called 'Eighteen Inches,' Alaina is about to embark on an 18-city Eighteen Inches tour. The tour kicked off last night (Sept. 21) in Bloomsburg, Pa., and will lead up to the singer's 18th birthday on Nov. 8.

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. Overall, it’s incredibly simple animation that won’t win any graphic design awards, as the words just burst over [...]

Lauren Alaina, 'Eighteen Inches' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 14:00:48 +0000

Lauren Alaina‘s ‘Eighteen Inches’ lyrics are a smash because they were penned by three A-list writers in Nashville, one of them being Carrie Underwood. And Alaina’s drones of fans and unmatched vocals don’t hurt, either.

Lauren Alaina Put on Vocal Rest, Cancels Weekend Appearances

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:30:54 +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 Gets 'Tipped Off' When People Don't Tip

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:00:44 +0000

Country cutie Lauren Alaina gets “tipped,” er, ticked off when diners don’t leave tips. The singer, who worked at CiCi’s Pizza in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.while in high school, recalled the difficulties and stresses of working in the service sector. But people who skip out on tips get deepest under her skin, because she saw how much it upset her mother, who is a former waitress. Needless to say, the teen is full of empathy for wait staffers.