Lauren Alaina
Season 10 · Runner-up
Where are they now
Lauren Alaina released the studio album Stages on Big Loud Records on August 28, 2026. Her label announced a 15-date headlining Stages Tour scheduled for October 1 to November 12, 2026, ending with her first headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium. She has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2022.
Key figures
- Career score45 points of 100Rank on Encore Index: #17 (tie) of 365
- U.S. albums sold424,000 albums soldRank on Encore Index: #18 of 21
- Single units2,500,000 certified single unitsRank on Encore Index: #10 (tie) of 34
- Billboard 200 albums5 albums on the Billboard 200Rank on Encore Index: #12 (tie) of 88
- Hot 100 entries3 Hot 100 entriesRank on Encore Index: #29 (tie) of 66
- Studio albums4 studio albumsRank on Encore Index: #25 (tie) of 182
- Wikipedia views, 12 months294,588 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #18 of 303
- Wikipedia views since 20154,915,618 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #17 of 303
Known for
Interest over time
Monthly views of the English Wikipedia article, July 2015 – September 2026.
Career
- 2011
American Idol, season 10
Runner-up
- 2011
After finishing as runner-up on season 10, signed with Universal Music Group labels Mercury Nashville, Interscope Records and 19 Recordings.
- 2011
Debut album Wildflower (released October 11, 2011) entered the Billboard 200 at No. 5 with first-week sales of 69,000 copies.
- 2017
Featured on Kane Brown's single What Ifs, which reached No. 1 on Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay and was later certified Diamond by the RIAA (featured credit).
- 2017
Released her second studio album, Road Less Traveled, on Interscope, Mercury Nashville and 19; it peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 on Top Country Albums.
- 2017
The single Road Less Traveled, which she co-wrote, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, her first No. 1 as lead artist.
- 2017
Starred in her first film, Road Less Traveled, shot in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2016 and released in June 2017; it aired on CMT in November 2017.
- 2018
Won New Female Vocalist of the Year at the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards.
- 2019
Competed on season 28 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars with partner Gleb Savchenko and finished fourth.
- 2021
Released her third studio album, Sitting Pretty on Top of the World, on Mercury Nashville and 19.
- 2022
Inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry by Trisha Yearwood.
- 2022
Was reported on July 25, 2022 to have signed a recording contract with Big Loud Records.
- 2023
Released Unlocked, a six-track EP and her first project for Big Loud Records.
- 2026
The single All My Exes (featuring Chase Matthew) reached the top 10 at country radio, peaking at No. 7 on Billboard Country Airplay.
- 2026
Announced The Stages Tour, a 15-date headlining tour scheduled for October 1 to November 12, 2026, ending with her headlining debut at the Ryman Auditorium.
- 2026
Released her fourth studio album, Stages, a 17-song set on Big Loud Records produced with Joey Moi and others.
Discography
| Title | Type | Year | Label | RIAA certification | U.S. sales | Billboard peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Like My Mother Does | Single | 2011 | Not documented | Gold | Not applicable | No. 20Hot 100 |
 American Idol Season 10: Lauren Alaina | Compilation | 2011 | 19 | Not documented | 17,000September 7, 2011 | No. 42Billboard 200 |
| American Idol Season 10 Highlights: Lauren Alaina | EP | 2011 | 19 / Interscope / Mercury Nashville | Not documented | 85,000October 26, 2011 | No. 24Billboard 200 |
| Wildflower | Album | 2011 | Interscope / Mercury Nashville / 19 | Not documented | 303,000January 9, 2013 | No. 5Billboard 200 |
 Lauren Alaina | EP | 2015 | 19 / Interscope / Mercury Nashville | Not documented | 1,600October 2015 | Not documented |
| Road Less Traveled | Single | 2016 | Not documented | Platinum | Not applicable | No. 67Hot 100 |
| Road Less Traveled | Album | 2017 | Interscope / Mercury Nashville / 19 | Not documented | 34,500January 8, 2018 | No. 31Billboard 200 |
| Doin' Fine | Single | 2017 | Not documented | Gold | Not applicable | Not documented |
 Getting Good | Single | 2019 | Not documented | Gold | Not applicable | Not documented |
 Getting Good | EP | 2020 | 19 / Mercury Nashville | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
 Getting Over Him | EP | 2020 | 19 / Mercury Nashville | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| Sitting Pretty on Top of the World | Album | 2021 | Mercury Nashville / 19 | Not documented | Not documented | No. 173Billboard 200 |
| Unlocked | EP | 2023 | Big Loud | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| All My Exes | Single | 2025 | Not documented | Not documented | Not applicable | No. 66Hot 100 |
| Stages | Album | 2026 | Big Loud | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
Cover images: Cover Art Archive (MusicBrainz).
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Academy of Country Music Awards | New Female Vocalist of the Year | Won |
Sources
- Country Superstar Lauren Alaina Releases Highly-Anticipated New Album Stages — Big Loud, September 8, 2026.
- Lauren Alaina Takes Her Next Chapter On The Road With Headlining The Stages Tour — Big Loud, May 26, 2026.
- Lauren Alaina discography — Wikipedia, October 6, 2026.
- RIAA Gold & Platinum search: Lauren Alaina — RIAA.
- Phillip Philips' album sales rise — USA Today (Idol Chatter), January 9, 2013.
- Scotty McCreery moves up the album chart — USA Today (Idol Chatter), October 26, 2011.
- Top 10 Country Album Sales Chart: January 8, 2018 — Roughstock, January 8, 2018.
- Scotty and Lauren stick on The Billboard 200 — USA Today (Idol Chatter), September 7, 2011.
- American Idol season 10 — Wikipedia, September 29, 2026.
- List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, June 10, 2026.
- Scotty McCreery is the American Idol 2011 winner: Was he your pick? — The Christian Science Monitor, May 26, 2011.
- Lauren Alaina — Wikipedia, September 12, 2026.
- Remember When Lauren Alaina Released Her Debut Album, 'Wildflower'? — Taste of Country, October 11, 2023.
- Lauren Alaina Signs with Big Loud Records — MusicRow, July 25, 2022.
- Big Loud — Wikipedia, October 4, 2026.
- Country Idols Earn Winning Sales — MusicRow, October 19, 2011.
- Lauren Alaina Chart History (Billboard 200) — Billboard.
- Country Superstar Lauren Alaina Sets Long-Anticipated New Album Stages — Big Loud, May 13, 2026.
- Lauren Alaina Chart History (Country Airplay) — Billboard.
- 2018 ACM Awards: List of Winners — Country Universe, April 16, 2018.
- 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards — Wikipedia, April 30, 2026.
- Dancing With The Stars Finale Recap: Did The Right Couple Win Season 28? — TVLine, November 25, 2019.
- Lauren Alaina Announces Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World Album - Out Sep. 3 — Universal Music Group Nashville, July 30, 2021.
- Lauren Alaina Welcomed As Newest Opry Member — MusicRow, February 14, 2022.
- Lauren Alaina Unlocks New Chapter On Big Loud Debut — MusicRow, June 1, 2023.
- Lauren Alaina Chart History (Hot 100) — Billboard.
- Top 10 Country Albums: October 12, 2015 — Roughstock, October 12, 2015.
- Monthly pageviews of the English Wikipedia article "Lauren Alaina", July 2015 – September 2026 — Wikimedia Foundation.
- TV singing shows fail to create stars — USA Today, January 14, 2014.
- 'American Idol' recap: Five head home after 'Idol' reunion — Los Angeles Times, February 12, 2016.
- 'American Idol' alumni perform duets with contestants — UPI, February 12, 2016.
- Lauren Alaina Staves Off Elimination on 'Dancing With the Stars' — The Boot, November 11, 2019.
