Lauren Alaina is an American country singer, songwriter, and actress from Rossville, Georgia. She first gained fame as the runner-up on the tenth season of the television series American Idol. Her debut studio album, Wildflower, was released in 2011, and she has since released several successful albums and singles, including the number-one hit 'Road Less Traveled'. Throughout her career, Alaina has earned numerous award nominations and has become a prominent member of the Grand Ole Opry.