lauren alaina

"I didn’t know happiness and excitement like this existed."

Alaina's already got several friends on the label, including Morgan Wallen, who shared a sweet message of encouragement when she signed her new deal.

She has a strong personal connection.

She begged to stay.

They're back, baby!

Before her official induction into the Grand Ole Opry, Lauren Alaina reflected on the big moment.

The show is basically 'Survivor' for celebrities.

She ultimately claimed the runner-up spot on the show, but it was a nail-biter whether or not she'd be able to perform.

Alaina's capping off 2021 by crossing off a major item on her bucket list: Getting an invite to become a Grand Ole Opry member.

Alaina hadn't performed the national anthem in nearly 10 years, even though she'd been asked 'probably 50 times,' because of her fear.

She knows a thing or two on the subject.

The singer is ready to make her debut as an author.