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Lauren Alaina

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Lauren Alaina

Biography

Lauren Alaina on Tour

When she auditioned a cappella for the 2011 season of American Idol, Lauren Alaina's voice made J.Lo cry. In truth, that emotive pop-country coo is enough to power an entire concert today, but the Georgia singer gives audiences that and more. Backed by a lean and mean band, Alaina moves between upbeat sing-alongs full of Southern shout-outs (from Jason Aldean to John Deere) and heartfelt autobiographical ballads that often end with the artist shedding a few tears herself. It's no wonder that after winning hearts (and second place) on Idol, Alaina went on to tour with the likes of Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Martina McBride and Luke Bryan. Her music supports its old twang with new tech, and her knack for classic storytelling is infused with modern messages of empowerment, acceptance and self-love.

Lauren Alaina in Concert

It's tempting to imagine Alaina as the small-town girl who appears in her 2011 song "Growing Her Wings," locked in a bedroom and dreaming of bigger things. But in truth, this Rossville, Georgia, native took flight at a very young age. She began singing at three and did so pretty much anywhere she could: churches, restaurants, karaoke, family gatherings and, by age eight, talent shows. She won one after another between trips to perform in Nashville, so it shouldn't have been a surprise to anyone who knew her that, as a teen, Alaina would step away from serving pizza at CiCi's to try out for Idol. Though she was the Season 10 runner-up, she scored big with a Mercury Nashville record deal, then repaid the favor with her first LP, 2011's Wildflower, the best-selling debut from a female country star since 2006. While that set featured big, crisp production, it was fueled by laid-back grooves, driving Southern rock and the occasional banjo strum. Alaina's long-awaited follow-up, 2016's Road Less Traveled, carried that same feeling forward but with more modern flourishes (producer busbee is as much known for his work with Shakira as Maren Morris). The songs also brought new insight into Alaina's personal life, as she sang about family struggles, romantic troubles and, most importantly, making it to the other side.

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Tour Dates

Thursday
Jan 15, 2026
7:00 PM

Lenovo Center
Raleigh, NC
United States

Friday
Jan 16, 2026
7:00 PM

Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Knoxville, TN
United States

Saturday
Jan 17, 2026
7:00 PM

Enterprise Center
St. Louis, MO
United States

Saturday
Jan 17, 2026
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Enterprise Center
St. Louis, MO
United States

Thursday
Jan 22, 2026
7:00 PM

Fiserv Forum
Milwaukee, WI
United States

Friday
Jan 23, 2026
7:00 PM

Grand Casino Arena
Saint Paul, MN
United States

Saturday
Jan 24, 2026
7:00 PM

CHI Health Center
Omaha, NE
United States

Thursday
Jan 29, 2026
7:00 PM

UBS Arena
Belmont Park - Long Island, NY
United States

Friday
Jan 30, 2026
7:00 PM

Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
United States

Saturday
Jan 31, 2026
7:00 PM

MVP Arena
Albany, NY
United States

Thursday
Feb 5, 2026
7:00 PM

Bridgestone Arena
Nashville, TN
United States

Friday
Feb 6, 2026
7:00 PM

United Center
Chicago, IL
United States

Saturday
Feb 7, 2026
7:00 PM

Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, IN
United States

Friday
Feb 13, 2026
7:00 PM

Benchmark International Arena
Tampa, FL
United States

Saturday
Feb 14, 2026
7:00 PM

Hard Rock Live
Hollywood, FL
United States

Thursday
Feb 19, 2026
7:00 PM

Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Biloxi, MS
United States

Friday
Feb 20, 2026
7:00 PM

Brookshire Grocery Arena
Bossier City, LA
United States

Saturday
Feb 21, 2026
7:00 PM

Paycom Center
Oklahoma City, OK
United States

Thursday
Feb 26, 2026
7:00 PM

Rupp Arena
Lexington, KY
United States

Friday
Feb 27, 2026
7:00 PM

PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Saturday
Feb 28, 2026
7:00 PM

KeyBank Center
Buffalo, NY
United States

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