Lauren Alaina
Lauren Alaina is an American country music singer and songwriter who gained national recognition as the runner-up on the tenth season of American Idol. She released her debut studio album, Wildflower, in 2011, which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. Her subsequent album, Road Less Traveled, included the title track, which became her first No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
Alaina has collaborated with several notable country and pop artists, including Kane Brown on their duet “What Ifs,” which achieved multi-platinum certification. She co-wrote and performed “Getting Good” with Trisha Yearwood, showcasing her skills as both a vocalist and songwriter. Her partnership with Dustin Lynch on the single “Thinking ‘Bout You” reached top chart positions in country music. She also joined Jon Pardi for live performances of her songs during multiple tours. In addition to her music career, Alaina has appeared on television, including as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars, where she reached the finals.