Lauren Alaina

Country Pop Singer-Songwriter

Lauren Alaina is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actress who first gained prominence as the runner-up on the tenth season of "American Idol" in 2011. Following her success on the show, she signed with Mercury Nashville and released her debut album, "Wildflower," which charted within the top five of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Her second album, "Road Less Traveled," was released in 2017 and produced her first No. 1 hit single on the Country Airplay chart with the title track. Alaina has received critical acclaim for her vocal prowess and songwriting skills, earning multiple nominations from the Academy of Country Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, and the Teen Choice Awards. She continues to be a prominent figure in country music, known for her powerful voice and emotive performances.