The 11 Best Lauren Alaina Songs, from Like My Mother Does to One Beer
Lauren Alaina went from American Idol runner-up to number one country hitmaker and Grand Ole Opry member, with a big voice and honest songs about family, confidence and growing up in Georgia. Here are her 11 best songs, from Like My Mother Does and Georgia Peaches to Road Less Traveled, What Ifs with Kane Brown and One Beer with Hardy and Devin Dawson.
What is Lauren Alaina's most famous song?
"Road Less Traveled", her number one country hit from 2017, is Lauren Alaina's most famous solo song, and her duet with Kane Brown, "What Ifs", topped several Billboard charts the same year. "One Beer" with Hardy and Devin Dawson was another number one, and "Like My Mother Does" is the song many fans first heard on American Idol.
Lauren Alaina's best songs
- "Road Less Traveled", 2017: an anthem about being yourself and her first solo number one.
- "What Ifs", Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina, 2017: a hit duet that topped five Billboard charts.
- "One Beer", Hardy featuring Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson, 2020: a number one story song.
- "Like My Mother Does", 2011: her American Idol finale song, a tribute to her mom.
- "Georgia Peaches", 2011: a sunny ode to her home state.
- "Doin' Fine", 2018: a reflective song from Road Less Traveled.
- "Getting Over Him" featuring Jon Pardi, 2021: a playful duet.
- "Ladies in the '90s", 2019: a nostalgic tribute to the country women of the 90s.
- "Eighteen Inches", 2012: a single from her debut album, Wildflower.
- "Next Boyfriend", 2015: an upbeat, sassy single.
- "Barefoot and Buckwild": a carefree early single.
Who is Lauren Alaina?
Lauren Alaina was born Lauren Alaina Kristine Suddeth on November 8, 1994, and grew up in Rossville, Georgia. In 2011, at 16, she was the runner-up on the tenth season of American Idol, behind Scotty McCreery. Her debut album, Wildflower, entered the Billboard 200 at number five that fall, and she went on to release Road Less Traveled in 2017 and Sitting Pretty on Top of the World in 2021.
Road Less Traveled and What Ifs
2017 was Lauren Alaina's breakthrough year. "Road Less Traveled", a confident song about embracing who you are, became her first solo number one on country radio, and her duet with Kane Brown, "What Ifs", topped five different Billboard charts. The next year she won the Academy of Country Music Award for New Female Vocalist of the Year.
Lauren Alaina albums to start with
- Wildflower (2011): her debut, with "Like My Mother Does" and "Georgia Peaches".
- Road Less Traveled (2017): her breakthrough, with the title track and "Doin' Fine".
- Sitting Pretty on Top of the World (2021): with "Getting Over Him".
Her voice and style
Lauren Alaina's big, bright voice made her stand out on American Idol, where judges often compared her to the great country belters. Her songs mix modern country-pop production with traditional themes like family, faith and small-town life, and her honest, funny personality has made her a favorite on stage, on television and on social media.
Dancing with the Stars and the Opry
In 2019 Lauren Alaina competed on the 28th season of Dancing with the Stars with partner Gleb Savchenko and finished fourth. On February 12, 2022, she was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry by Trisha Yearwood, one of country music's highest honors.
Lauren Alaina songs for Mom, a wedding or a girls' night
"Like My Mother Does" is a heartfelt choice for Mother's Day, a mother-daughter moment at a wedding or a birthday surprise for Mom. "What Ifs" is a sweet, modern country first dance, and "Road Less Traveled", "Ladies in the '90s" and "Georgia Peaches" are fun for a girls' night or a road trip. For more, see our mother-daughter wedding songs and country love songs.
Lauren Alaina songs for confidence
"Road Less Traveled" has become an anthem for anyone learning to love themselves, and it is a favorite for graduations and for daughters heading into the world. For more, see our songs about strong women and graduation songs.
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Everything you want to know
What is Lauren Alaina's biggest hit?
"Road Less Traveled" is Lauren Alaina's biggest solo hit and her first number one on country radio. Her duet with Kane Brown, "What Ifs", topped five Billboard charts in 2017.
Was Lauren Alaina on American Idol?
Yes. Lauren Alaina was the runner-up on the tenth season of American Idol in 2011, behind Scotty McCreery. Her debut album, Wildflower, followed that fall.
Is Lauren Alaina a member of the Grand Ole Opry?
Yes. Lauren Alaina was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on February 12, 2022, by Trisha Yearwood, one of the highest honors in country music.
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