Lauren Alaina

Lauren Alaina (born Lauren Alaina Kristine Suddeth; November 8, 1994) is an American singer from Rossville, Georgia
Alaina was the runner-up on the tenth season of American Idol
Alaina was born on November 8, 1994, to Kristy and J.J. Suddeth of Rossville, Georgia. Her father works as a process technician in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[2] Alaina is a strong Christian and often states that she lives for Jesus Christ.[3][4]
Lauren is a Junior at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, where she is a cheerleader
Alaina was inspired to sing by her cousin, Holly Witherow, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor
Prior to Idol, Alaina worked at CiCi's Pizza
She performed at several Chattanooga-area venues and was the first winner of the WinniSTAR youth talent contest at Lake Winnepesaukah amusement park in 2009
In addition to performing, Alaina wrote several songs including "Leaving" and "Set Me Free"
Alaina auditioned for the tenth season of American Idol in Nashville, Tennessee. From early on, Alaina was a judge favorite
After her audition, Idol judge Steven Tyler stated "We found the one"