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Use mdy dates|date=June 2011Infobox musical artist| name = Lauren Alaina| image = Lauren Alaina in parade.jpg| caption =| background = solo_singer| birth_name = Lauren Alaina Kristine Suddeth| birth_date = birth date and age|1994|11|8| origin = Rossville, Georgia , U.S.| genre = Country music|Country | occupation = Singer| instrument = Vocals| years_active = 2011–present| label = 19 Entertainment|19 / Interscope Records|Interscope / Universal Music Group Nashville|Mercury Nashville cite web|url= http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/billboardbiz/photos/pdf/country_update_0531.pdf|title= Billboard Country Update 5/31/2011|work=Billboard|date=May 31, 2011|accessdate=June 1, 2011| website = http://www.laurenalainaofficial.com Lauren Alaina (born Lauren Alaina Kristine Suddeth ; November 8, 1994) is an American Country music|country singer from Rossville, Georgia . Alaina was the runner-up on the American Idol (season 10)|tenth season of American Idol . Her debut studio album, Wildflower (Lauren Alaina album)|Wildflower was released on October 11, 2011.
Early life
Alaina was born on November 8, 1994, to Kristy and J.J. Suddeth of Rossville, Georgia . Her father works as a process technician in Chattanooga, Tennessee .cite web|url= http://timesfreepress.com/news/2011/mar/14/american-idol-fans-rally-behind-suddeth-family |title=American Idol fans rally behind Suddeth family |publisher=Times Free Press |date=March 14, 2011 |accessdate=March 14, 2011 Alaina is a strong Christian and often states that she lives for Jesus Christ.cite web|url= http://www.tvguide.com/News/American-Idol-Lauren-Alaina-1033491.aspx |title=American Idol's Lauren Alaina on Vocal Problems: I Knew God Would Get Me Through It |publisher=TVGuide.com |date= May 24, 2011
Alaina was inspired to sing by her cousin, Holly Witherow, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor.cite web|url= http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/5-things-you-dont-know-about-american-idols-lauren-alaina-201193 |title=5 Things You Don't Know About American Idol's Lauren Alaina |publisher=US Magazine.com |date=March 9, 2011 |accessdate=March 10, 2011 Prior to Idol , Alaina worked at CiCi's Pizza . She attended Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia , where she was a cheerleader.cite web|url= http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2011/mar/04/suddeth-advances-idol/ |title=Suddeth advances in ‘Idol’ |publisher=Chattanooga Times Free Press |date=March 7, 2011 |accessdate=March 10, 2011 Alaina performed at several Chattanooga-area venues and was the first winner of the WinniSTAR youth talent contest at Lake Winnepesaukah amusement park in 2009.cite web|url= http://www.lakewinnie.com/home/asap/newsletter/46/|title=Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park Press Release, A WinniSTAR is Born at Lake Winnepesaukah!|publisher=Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park|date=September 2, 2009|accessdate=April 2, 2011cite web|url= http://timesfreepress.com/news/2011/feb/21/lauren-alaina-suddeth-american-idol-success-venue/ |title=Lauren Alaina, Idol's New Country Girl |publisher=Chattanooga Times Free Press |date=February 25, 2011 |accessdate=March 10, 2011cite web|url= http://www.myfoxchattanooga.com/dpp/news/local/supporters-rally-behind-lauren-alaina |title=Supporters Rally Behind Lauren Alaina |publisher=MyFox Chattanooga |date=March 7, 2011 |accessdate=March 10, 2011 In addition to performing, Alaina wrote several songs including "Leaving" and "Set Me Free".
Alaina auditioned for the tenth season of American Idol in Nashville, Tennessee . From early on, Alaina was a judge favorite. After her audition, Idol judge Steven Tyler stated "We found the one." May 14, 2011 was proclaimed "Lauren Alaina Day" in her hometown of Rossville, Georgia . During the season finale, Alaina sang " Before He Cheats " with her idol, Carrie Underwood . On May 25, 2011, Alaina was declared the runner-up.
Performances/Results
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Solo " Like We Never Loved at All "
Faith Hill
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Duet (music)>Duet " I Don't Want to Miss a Thing " with Steven Tyler
note|1|Note 1 Due to the judges using their one save on Casey Abrams , the Top 11 remained intact for another week, when two contestants were eliminated.
Post- Idol
Alaina released her single " Like My Mother Does " following the finale of Season 10 of American Idol . The song entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at forty-nine and the Hot 100 chart at twentycite web|url= http://www.billboard.com/#/column/chartbeat/scotty-mccreery-makes-historic-start-lauren-1005207362.story| title=Scotty McCreery Makes Historic Start, Lauren Alaina Bows On Country Songs| work=Billboard |accessdate=May 30, 2011cite web|url= http://music-mix.ew.com/2011/06/02/scotty-mccreery-lauren-alaina-chart-debuts/ |title='American Idol' winners Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina make big Hot 100 debuts |work=Entertainment Weekly |accessdate=June 1, 2011 and sold 121,000 copies in its first week.cite web|url= http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2011/06/scotty-mccreery-lauren-alaina-tracks-top-the-country-chart/1 |title=Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina tracks top country sales |work=USA Today |date=June 1, 2011 |accessdate=June 1, 2011
Following the conclusion of Season 10, Alaina has appeared and performed on several talk shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno , Live with Regis and Kelly and Today (NBC program)|The Today Show . On June 8, 2011, Alaina and McCreery presented at the CMT Music Awards . In addition, Alaina made her Grand Ole Opry debut on June 9 and performed with Martina McBride during her LP Field performance at the CMA Music Festival the following day.
The following summer, Alaina toured with the American Idols LIVE& #33; Tour 2011 , which began in West Valley City, Utah on July 6, 2011 and ended in Manila, Philippines on September 21, 2011.
As the runner-up in the competition, Alaina has been signed to 19 Entertainment , Interscope Records|Interscope and Universal Music Group Nashville|Mercury Nashville .
Wildflower (2011)
On October 11, 2011, Alaina released her debut album Wildflower (Lauren Alaina album)|Wildflower , which debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold 69,000 copies the first week.cite web|title=Lauren Alaina's 69,000 sales mean a top-five debut |url= http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2011/10/lauren-alaina-scotty-mccreery-sales-debut/1 |last=Mansfield |first=Brian |work=Idol Chatter |publisher=USA Today |date=October 19, 2011 |accessdate=October 19, 2011 The single " Georgia Peaches " was released on October 24, 2011. http://www.interscope.com/artist/news/default.aspx? nid=36778& aid=1219 Interscope press release
To promote her album, Alaina has made numerous television and radio appearances. On October 22, 2011, Alaina performed at Opry Goes Pink , a benefit concert at the Grand Ole Opry for Women for the Cure . On November 10, 2011, Alaina performed " My Grown Up Christmas List " on CMA Country Christmas . In addition, Alaina performed for the president in the PBS special In Performance at the White House . Furthermore, Alaina performed the National Anthem at the Thanksgiving Day game between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers . On New Years Eve, Alaina performed her single "Georgia Peaches" on American Country New Years Eve Live .
Alaina has been selected to open for Jason Aldean 's My Kinda Party Tour .cite web|url= http://tasteofcountry.com/lauren-alaina-jason-aldean-2012-tour/ |title=Lauren Joins Jason Aldean's 2012 Tour |publisher=Taste of Country |date=December 2, 2011 The tour kicked off January 20, 2012 and concludes on May 19, 2012.
In addition to the My Kinda Party Tour , Alaina has been selected to open for Sugarland 's In the Hands of the Fans tour for a number of selected dates, beginning on April 5, 2012.
On March 8, 2012, Alaina performed "Georgia Peaches" on the Top 13 results show for the American Idol (season 11)|eleventh season of American Idol . On March 26, 2012, Alaina performed her single "Georgia Peaches" on the Today Show .
Discography
Studio albums
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Wildflower
Release date: October 11, 2011
Label: 19 Entertainment|19 / Interscope Records|Interscope / Universal Music Group Nashville|Mercury Nashville
Formats: Compact disc|CD , Music download|digital download
http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_10/lauren_alaina/ Lauren Alaina on American Idol
official website| http://www.laurenalainaofficial.com
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