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Lauren Alaina Performs New Song 'Breakdown' Live

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:11:12 +0000

Lauren Alaina performed a brand new song called ‘Breakdown’ at the Girls With Guitars show on Long Island, N.Y. on March 7. So, what’s the verdict on this new track from the runner up on Season 10 of ‘American Idol?’ It’s a big, bold and beautifully heartbreaking acoustic ballad that lets the perky blonde’s voice [...]

Shoulda Been a Hit: Bradley Gaskin's "Mr. Bartender" [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:24:33 +0000

It's about that time again. When Dave Spencer, Jaclyn and I look back over the last 12 months and choose our favorite songs of the year. In 2011, #9 on my list was Bradley Gaskin's country throwback, "Mr. Bartender." It seems to me that country music fans long (and, at the time, were longing) for that brand of "old-school" country. We hear it all the time here on WBKR. Our listeners tell us that country "just ain't country" anymore. But THIS song was pure country and I thought for sure it was going to be a hit. Instead, it was a biscuit without a lick of gravy.

Lauren Alaina's Dad Joins Singer for Father's Day Eve Performance

Megan Pacella — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:00:21 +0000

Lauren Alaina may have given her dad the best Father’s Day gift ever this weekend. The former ‘American Idol’ contestant called him on stage to accompany her on the guitar as she sang a few songs. The real gift — for concert attendees and Alaina’s father — was their father/daughter rendition of ‘When You Say Nothing at All.’

Lauren Alaina Lashes Out on Twitter Over Ex

Dave Spencer — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:54:55 +0000

Sooner or later, Lauren Alaina will behave “like her mother does” or at least would want her to and not do things like get caught up in a scathing Twitter campaign against her ex-boyfriend. Might not be a bad idea if it was sooner, rather than later. She does have a career to think about…I [...]

Chad Writes Yet Another Open Letter to Lauren Alaina

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:00:44 +0000

Welcome to the most popular/unpopular blog on WBKR’s website! On Thursday, I published a blog called Chad Writes Yet Another Open Letter to Lauren Alaina! This particular blog was the third in a series I started in 2011. See, I was a HUGE Lauren Alaina fan during last year’s edition of American Idol. I was convinced [...]

Lauren Alaina Forgets National Anthem Lyrics [Video]

Moon Mullins — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:00:22 +0000

As we say in the south, “Bless her heart”… young Lauren Alaina, on the biggest stage of the Thanksgiving Day, opening the Green Bay game… forgets the words to our National Anthem. Thankfully she will have years to get over it. Can’t blame it as a “senior” moment — except as a senior in high [...]

The Opry Goes Pink This Weekend

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:17:50 +0000

Saturday night is a very special night at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. As you likely know by now, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Opry is again celebrating with an amazing, star-studded line-up. This morning, on The WBKR Waking Crew, Moon and I chatted with my good friend April Hyde, who gave us all the scoop about how the Opry will "flip the switch" pink this weekend. She also taunted Moon with news that Martina McBride would be the person doing the honors. Take a listen . . .

Scotty McCreery Debuts At Number One

egrant — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:36:13 +0000

If you had any doubts about the selling power of American Idol after the past couple of years, think again. Newest Idol and country teen sensation Scotty McCreery's debut album, Clear as Day, has debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 this week.

Lauren Alaina's 'Like My Mother Does' Video to Premiere on Monday

Jeff Giles — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:45:49 +0000

She might be on the road with this year’s American Idols Live Tour, but Lauren Alaina isn’t too busy to make plans for her upcoming debut album.

In fact, promotion for Alaina’s first CD will begin in earnest next week, when the video for her latest single, ‘Like My Mother Does,’ debuts on CMT.

Scotty McCreery And Lauren Alaina Set To Release Debut Videos

Emily Carter — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:51:13 +0000

American Idol was all country this year with a majority of America’s votes putting Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina in the number one and number two spots. Now that the two song birds have proved their vocal prowess, they’re putting their talent where your television is with videos for their current singles. According to CMT.com Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina have [...]

See Baby Photos of 'American Idol' Stars Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina

Andy Scott — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:19 +0000

Sure, they’re technically still kids, but one can’t help but say “aww!” at the newly released baby photos of ‘American Idol’ stars Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina.

The photos, released by ‘American Idol’s’ website, show the season 10 winner and runner-up looking so-adorable-it-hurts as they pose for the cameras. In Scotty’s case, we see him with his older sister, while Lauren poses in a cute frilly dress and bow.

Will 'American Idol's' Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Record a Duet Together?

Moon Mullins — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:17:38 +0000

They've performed together before, they're both young country artists, and they just finished an 'American Idol' run that ended with him in first place and her in second, so it's only natural to ask: Have Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina talked about recording a duet now that they're labelmates?

"Yeah, we have," says McCreery, although Alaina adds,"We need to establish ourselves as artists first ... hopefully down the road, if we're still around, we'll put something together."

Martina McBride and Lauren Alaina Sing Duet of Anyway [Video]

Moon Mullins — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:17:11 +0000

Well if you listen to WBKR at all you know that I, Moon Mullins, am a BIG fan of Martina McBride. This morning, much to my great glee, I found a video of Martina and Lauren Alaina from American Idol performing Martina’s hit “Anyway”. The quality is not the best but it is worth a [...]

Scotty McCreery Close But Not Close Enough

Moon Mullins — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:33:24 +0000

For Scotty McCreery, it was close, but not close enough. The ‘American Idol’ season 10 winner’s debut single, ‘I Love You This Big,’ failed to crack the top 10 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart, instead coming in at number 11. Still, it wasn’t all bad news for the 17-year-old country crooner. He debuted [...]

Idol Worship Crowns Scotty McCreery

Moon Mullins — Thu, 26 May 2011 09:25:43 +0000

After a record-setting 122.4 million votes, it was young country singer Scotty McCreery who was named the winner of 'American Idol' season 10.

The 17-year-old from Garner, NC, beat out young country singer 16-year-old Lauren Alaina to become the youngest 'American Idol' winner ever. He's also the fourth-consecutive male to win the reality-competition series, following David Cook, Kris Allen and Lee DeWyze. (The last female to win 'American Idol' was Jordin Sparks, in 2007.)

American Idol: Lauren Vs. Scotty

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:05:51 +0000

Tonight is the 10th season finale of American Idol and one thing is for sure . . . we're going to have a country star taking the title! Last night in the finale, my pre-season pick, Lauren Alaina, squared off against America's boy next door, Scotty McCreery! According to Idol's Facebook fan poll (posted BEFORE the show yesterday), Scotty was the winner by a country mile! But, last night, most agree that Lauren had the better night! So, what does our Idol expert Steve Thompson think? Who will be crowned our next American Idol tonight at the big finale?

Mercury Records to Release New Music by Scotty and Alaina Tonight

Moon Mullins — Tue, 24 May 2011 09:27:14 +0000

Want some new music from Scotty and Lauren? Nashville’s Mercury Records will release songs by both Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina this Thursday. Scotty’s is called Love You This Big. We are told it doesn’t sound like Josh Turner! Lauren’s is called Like My Mother Does. They will both sing their songs tonight on American Idol and those songs will [...]

The American Idol FINALE Is Set!

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 20 May 2011 11:38:31 +0000

For the first time in American Idol history, the final will be an all-country affair! Last night, Haley Reinhart was sent packing and paved the way for a showdown between Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery! So, who is the Idol going to be? As Randy Jackson said all season long, who has truly been "in it to win it?" I chatted with our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, this morning and chatted about Haley's departure and who has the best chance to being crowd America's Idol. To listen to the complete review and interview, click . . .

Idol Top Three: Sneak Peak!

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 17 May 2011 21:54:21 +0000

We're down to three contestants on Season 10 of American Idol and, Wednesday night, Haley Reinhart, Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery will be gunning for the finale! To get there, each will have to sing three different songs to earn your votes. According to our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, one song will be chosen by mentor Jimmy Iovine, one will be selected by the contestants themselves and the third will be chosen by the judges! I decided to dig around the internet and see if I could find some spoilers and . . . guess what? I FOUND SOME SPOILERS!!!

American Idol – 3 Remain

WBKR Radio — Sun, 15 May 2011 00:27:41 +0000

What a 10th season on American Idol! It's surely had it's share of up and downs and shocking eliminations, one of the contestants that I was sure to be in the top 3 Pia Toscano was voted off well before her time and this past week James Durbin another person who I thought would be in the finale