10 Celebs You May Have Forgotten Auditioned For 'American Idol'

Lauren Alaina

Season: 10
Year: 2011
How far they made it: She was the runner-up, placing second in her season, behind Scotty McCreery.

After Idol, Lauren has released three studio albums and three EPs. She has also won several awards in country music, including an ACM and a CMT Award. She just recently announced that she’s leaving her label after 11 years.