Life is definitely getting good for Lauren Alaina. Not solely did the nation singer lately launch her first EP, Unlocked, however she additionally dropped a solo model of “Thicc as Thieves” — a duet she recorded with Lainey Wilson — on Monday, September 18.
That’s not all: The 28-year-old, who lately supported Pentatonix on the band’s world tour, has reveals developing in Connecticut, Arizona and Wyoming, simply to call a number of. Now, Alaina’s sharing a glimpse at life on the street for Us Weekly’s Backstage Cross.
Earlier than each present, the previous American Idol fan favourite — who got here in second place through the singing competitors collection’ tenth season — makes positive to have her dressing room stocked along with her favorites so she will gasoline up for a giant night time. “I all the time get beef jerky and a veggie tray,” Alaina tells Us. “I’m right here for the entire snacks.”
Subsequent, she prepares to hit the stage along with her band — however first, the group and their crew specific themselves with their very personal particular greeting. “I’ve a secret handshake with everybody out on the street with me,” Alaina explains. “We are saying a prayer as a household, do our handshakes and get on the market.”
As soon as she takes the stage, Alaina belts out her largest hits, together with one which holds particular that means: “My favourite music to play stay is ‘Street Much less Traveled.’ It was my first No. 1 and jogs my memory of how my life modified each night time when folks scream it again to me.”
When the present is over, the Dancing With the Stars alum opts for an intimate celebration moderately than a giant bash. “My supreme afterparty is hanging on the bus with my pups and bestie Molly,” Alaina explains. “One of the best is when my fiancé, Cameron [Arnold], is there too. We wish to hold it fairly low-key.”
“There might or is probably not wine concerned,” Alaina provides.
Regardless of taking part in all around the nation, one present specifically stands proud as her favourite: Getting inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in February 2022. “Trisha Yearwood inducted me and sang ‘Walkaway Joe’ with me whereas Garth Brooks performed guitar,” she recollects. “Dolly Parton [also] despatched me a video — I’ll by no means high it.”
The Grand Ole Opry, the place Alaina will probably be performing this October, November and December, has been the setting of a number of large occasions in Alaina’s life. As Us beforehand reported, she introduced she was engaged throughout her efficiency on the Nashville venue final November.
“I didn’t suppose this 12 months may get any higher, and yesterday, I obtained requested into one other household,” Alaina gushed on the time. “After he proposed to me, I stated, ‘You must come out on this stage on the Grand Ole Opry!’ Make some noise for my future husband, everyone!”
With reporting by Andrea Simpson
