Lauren Alaina is all smiles while catching a flght out of LAX airport in Los Angeles last week.
The 18-year-old former American Idol contestant recently chatted with The Boot about her upcoming sophomore album.
“I’ve completed four songs at this point and it’s a long process,” she shared. “The first album didn’t take long at all because I was rushed and I had to get it out, because it was right after Idol. This album, I get to take my time.”
Lauren added, “I went in and recorded those songs, but there’s no guarantee they’ll make the album. But it’s a really cool process and you learn a lot about yourself in the studio. The first time was so fast that I didn’t really get to take it all in. Now I can relax and calm down and focus on what I’m doing.”
Lauren Alaina brightens up the red carpet as she arrives at the 2012 American Country Awards held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Monday night (December 10) in Las Vegas.
The 18-year-old singer sparkled in a Rachel Gilbert dress with Lola James bracelets and earrings by Charlotte Lu and met up with Taylor Hicks at the event.
Lauren Alaina is radiant in red as she arrives at the 2012 CMA Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night (November 1) in Nashville, Tenn.
The 17-year-old musician wore a gorgeous Sherri Hill gown for the award show with Charlotte Lu jewelry.
“THANK YOU Essie for my CMA mani and pedi today! ‘Beyond Cozy’ & ‘Leading Lady’ will look great with my dress! (:” Lauren tweeted just before the show.
Just a few nights before, Lauren stepped out in a Theia dress for the 2012 BMI Country Awards.
Lauren Alaina snuggles into new kitten Tipsee in this new Instagram pic.
The 17-year-old singer tweeted the news of the new addition to her family.
“I got a persian kitten (: her name is Tipsee Bc the tips of her ears and tail are gray. She’s sooo cute. She’s sleeping in this picture! Xox,” she wrote on Twitter.
Lauren Alaina is hot stuff in her hot pink skirt while performing at the Cruzan Amphitheater on Sunday night (July 29) in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Just a few days before, the 17-year-old singer stopped by the Grand Ole Opry to jam out with Rascal Flatts and also performed a medley of the late Kitty Wells, who passed away earlier this month.
Lauren included bits of “Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)” and “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels,” which Lauren pointed out was Ms. Wells‘ first number one hit that actually happened 60 years ago.
“Y’all give it up to Miss Kitty Wells. I’m going to do a medley,” Lauren said.
Listen to her medley below! 15+ pics inside…
Lauren Alaina: Kitty Wells Tribute at the Grand Ole Opry
Lauren Alaina keeps it cute and casual as she arrives at the 2012 Casino Jazz Night held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Wednesday night (June 13) in New York City.
The annual event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters Of New York. Guests enjoyed classic drinks and dishes as well as casino games and a silent auction.
Lauren, 17, was also spotted at the 6th Annual T.J. Martell Foundation Ride For The Cure in Columbia, Tenn., over the weekend.
Along with The Voice‘s Hailey Steele, the girls followed the race which started at Mickey Roo’s and ended with a concert and auction at Harley-Davidson of Columbia.
