Lauren Alaina

Is Lauren Alaina in Trouble?
2011-05-12 / The Hollywood Gossip
Lauren Alaina for personal on American Idol this week, performing the Martina McBride hit "Anyway" because "I can really relate to it, with all the devastation in my hometown and the South from the tornadoes last ... vocal performance." However, Alaina's follow-up performance of Elvis "Trouble" came off a bit forced to the judges. Tyler said he "wasn't sure if [he] believed" the act on stage or not, while Randy somehow said we saw the "gun side" of the crooner. Might "Trouble" place Lauren in danger of elimination? Watch the audition now and...

Is Lauren Alaina in Trouble? - bradyquince's blog
2011-05-12 / bradyquince's blog
Lauren Alaina for personal on American Idol this week, performing the Martina McBride hit "Anyway" because "I can really relate to it, with all the devastation in my hometown and the South from the tornadoes last ... vocal performance." However, Alaina's follow-up performance of Elvis "Trouble" came off a bit forced to the judges. Tyler said he "wasn't sure if [he] believed" the act on stage or not, while Randy somehow said we saw the "gun side" of the crooner. Might "Trouble" place Lauren in danger of elimination? Watch the audition now and...

AMERICAN IDOL 2011 Final Four Review - Why is Haley Reinhart Constantly Critized?
2011-05-12 / Small Screen Scoop
... – Why is Haley Reinhart Constantly Critized? Last night on American Idol the final four had to pick inspirational songs written by Leiber and Stoller. While many fans believe Haley Reinhart has the best voice, the judges hate on her like this is a fixed race ... say here. Or bad. I just don’t care very much about Scotty’s voice. Lauren Alaina - Trouble The performance was great for the first minute, but then the energy dropped down. I love that she thanks her audience after a song, but sometimes I wonder how sincere she’s being the way she smiles so much it...

Lady Gaga Mentors American Idol 2011 Top 4
2011-05-12 / HULIQ
... the American Idol rescue to mentor the final four left on the TV talent show. First up was Haley Reinhart, who performed a Lady Gaga unreleased song last week, claiming that she had been given the performance artist's... to think of that mic as his girlfriend. She even encouraged Scotty to make love to the mic, but then later said to the American Idol cameras, "I hope he forgives me for...on American Idol ." And so, with that simple--yet offbeat--explanation as to why Alaina should not hold back on any lyric, let alone the song as a whole, Lauren gave perhaps her best performance all season. Then...

'American Idol' 2011: Lady Gaga mentors
2011-05-12 / Washington Post
“American Idol” final four: Haley Reinhart, Scotty McCreery, James Durbin and Lauren Alaina. (Michael Becker - Fox) It’s Inspirational Music followed by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller tunes mentored by Lady Gaga week on “American Idol” Judge Randy...Lauren Alaina will sing “Do It Anyway,” the Martina McBride song about picking yourself up and starting over again, in honor of the tornados that devastated her home region. She starts off a little weak but picks up a lot of power and she seems to be glowingly happy about singing, unlike other Lauren performances...

American Idol Tonight - Scotty McCreery Skyrockets in Competition
2011-05-11 / LALATE
...final four competitors, gone are the questionable performers, the contestants that barely hung on week to week, the singers that often landed in the bottom three but still advanced. As American Idol took to television tonight, we were left with four exceptional competitors. A narrow slip, a badly chosen song, or a failed delivery could prompt an easy elimination...sang better. Jennifer said the song showed Scotty's vocal range. And Randy simply praised the performance as "flawless." Also making news tonight was Lauren Alaina with Anyway. Steven Tyler said that Lauren was masterful. “You did...

'American Idol' Top 4 Power Rankings: It's Not Looking Good For Lauren Alaina
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
... to proclaim that she was "The One" after the Nashville auditions just might be in serious jeopardy of being eliminated from "American Idol" in fourth place. Jimmy Iovine criticized Lauren Alaina for holding back in last week's performance of "Unchained Melody" and judge Jennifer Lopez told Ellen Degeneres ... Idolator are any indication, she's a goner. Lauren Alaina finished last week in the Bottom 2, the first time she has ended up in that position. After 60 million votes, Jacob Lusk was the lowest vote receiver and ended the show by singing his farewell song. No one knows how many votes ...

High school planning homecoming for Lauren Alaina Suddeth
2011-05-11 / Chattanooga Times Free Press
...American Idol's" top three finalists Thursday night. Rossville's Lauren Alaina Suddeth, a sophomore at LFO, has sung her way to the Final Four on the Fox television show. Contestants who advance to the top three spots, which will be revealed during Thursday night's episode, traditionally return home for homecoming celebrations ... Once in the park, Suddeth will sing, but it will not be a concert-length performance. Crutchfield said the concert is not a benefit, however, representatives from the American Red Cross and other disaster relief agencies may be on hand to collect donations. These plans ...

American Idol Top 4 Power Rankings: Is It Lauren Alaina's Time To Go?
2011-05-11 / HULIQ
.... Such is the problem facing "American Idol" Top 4 finalist Lauren Alaina. Lauren Alaina first appeared on "American Idol" as a fresh-faced Georgia kid with an easy laugh and pure voice redolent with accent-laden character. She won the judges over during her Nashville auditions and prompted Steven Tyler to note afterward that the show just might have found "The One...

'It's Lauren Alaina Night': 16 Sweet Reasons to Vote for American Idol's Lauren Alaina
2011-05-11 / Salem-News.Com
...Lauren Alaina should be the next American Idol! "Lauren is very personable and she loves to sing to you. When I interviewed Lauren for her job at CiCi's, she told me she loved to sing and asked if she could sing me a song...ever since the show first came on, Lauren would dress up and play 'American Idol.' Linda and I would be the judges and Lauren would perform for us." Tootsie Kuritz, Tootsie's Hair and Nails "Lauren would come ... am an artist. I can't wait to come home from school so I can draw pictures of Lauren because she is just so inspiring. I vote for her as many times as I can every week ...

Odds Are Against Lauren Alaina Making The "American Idol" Finale
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
... in danger of being sent home last week, it now places Lauren Alaina in the perilous position of having even professional oddsmakers like Bodog making her the longshot to win the competiton. It certainly is a long way from Nashville and the audition where her voice and her story... of Leiber & Stoller," the songwriting team that penned such famous songs as "Jailhouse Rock," "Stand By Me," "On Broadway," and "Kansas City." Myrtle Beach fans of "American Idol" (and Lauren Alaina) can watch her perform her song choices live from Hollywood on Fox Television via WFXB TV. Norman Byrd is a free ...

Lauren Alaina dedicates 'Anyway' on 'Idol' to those suffering in the south
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
... first round of American Idol contestants had songs being belted out from the stage that had pure meaning and inspiration. Drawing from the recent flooding and tornados in the south, Lauren Alaina took to the stage on Wednesday night to perform 'Anyway' by Martina McBride. The performance was flawless in the eyes of the American Idol judges. Stating that...

Lauren Alaina talks performance insecurities with Lady Gaga in 'Idol' mentoring
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
... and interviews, but as an individual is known for her kindness and compassion. The mentoring time spent with Lady Gaga paid off for Lauren Alaina on the American Idol stage. Both of her performances during the evening were spotless and she even came out aggressive during the final number ... as the contestant with the lowest number of votes will be sent home at the end of the broadcast. Take a look at the video clips of Lauren Alaina performing on American Idol Wednesday night. Jodi Jill enjoys reporting on entertainment, red carpet events, celebrities, and pop culture. Keeping an eye and ...

Lauren Alaina Does it Her Way on Tonight's ' American Idol ' - Taste ...
2011-05-11 / Taste of Country
...country hit because it reminds her of her home in the South, which has been battered by the tornadoes in recent weeks; that statement only served to make the song that much more poignant when Alaina sang it. Every note was drenched with ...song like a blue plate special,” said Steven Tyler to his favorite ‘Idol.’ Jennifer Lopez said that it was the type of memorable, show-stopping performance where you could see confetti raining down behind her. Perhaps confetti will fall for Alaina in three weeks when the Season 10 winner of ‘American Idol’ is crowned. Lauren Alaina...

Lauren Alaina Suddeth dedicates song to storm victims ...
2011-05-11 / Chattanooga Times Free Press
... Times Free Press A lot is riding on the results of tonight's "American Idol" for local teen Lauren Alaina Suddeth. If she advances into the top three contestants, the Rossville teen will return to Chattanooga for a homecoming celebration Saturday that is taped for next week's episode. It will be her ... so pure and perfect. You deliver a song like a blue-plate special." Randy Jackson told Suddeth he was a bit worried about her chance of elimination after her performance last week, but that she was "back in it to win it." For her second performance, Suddeth said she was stepping out of ...

Lauren Alaina - 'Anyway' and 'Trouble' - American Idol Top 4 ...
2011-05-11 / Starmometer.com
... and ‘Young Blood’ – American Idol Top 4 Lauren Alaina sings “Anyway” and “Trouble” on American Idol Top 4 performance night. First Song – “Anyway”: Randy Jackson said “Last week I was worried but Lauren is back. Lauren is in it to win it. That was hot. There was nothing ... very good. I am so proud of you. You are listening to us help you get to the final. That was exactly what you have to do. It was a great vocal performance.” Second Song – “Trouble”: Randy Jackson said “We saw a fun side to you. I...

Lauren that really work! | Absolute Tips
2011-05-11 / Absolute Tips
... chose Trouble by Elvis Presley. but sadly we wont see an episode about it. Lauren Alaina sings Trouble on American Idol Top 4. For her inspiration song Lauren Alaina performed Martina McBrides powerhouse ballad Anyway on tonights American Idol. Lauren Alaina sings Anyway on American Idol Top 4. Ugh and she already has so much money from Laguna Beach and The Hills Reality TVs former sweetheart...

Tedius Zanarukando's Blog: DialIdol predictions came true: Jacob ...
2011-05-11 / Tedius Zanarukando's Blog
...nonsense, legislative terrorism, and totalitarian ideologies and false notions. This blog is to turn a fear-based society into a love-based ...Lauren Alaina. His second performance of "Love Hurts" was a lot better. Jacob Lusk ranks at no. 4 among my all-time favorites, being ranked between season 4 finalist Vonzell Solomon and season 2 winner Ruben Studdard. Upon elimination, he sang the Luther Vandross classic "A House Is Not a Home", a performance...home this week. Lauren Alaina will get third place. Scotty McCreery will be the runner-up, and James Durbin will be crowned the tenth American Idol.

'American Idol': Haley Reinhart vs. the judges ... vs. conventional wisdom
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
...American Idol" stirred up so many emotions this week, it was like having a drunk argument with your buddy at three in the morning -- you don't exactly what is going on, but you have a strong opinion about it that must be heard! The judges spent the first half of the show... you could tell that Scotty was into the song. Therefore, we have this sort of debate --... more. 1. Lauren Alaina : Before Lauren performed, it was easy to be cynical with thoughts that "Idol" was setting ...performance of the season, it was the best performance on the show since Hollywood Week -- and one of the best ever on "Idol...

Last Chance to Join Team Haley!
2011-05-11 / On the Edge
...American Idol this evening. (Image by sєαttlєчє via Flickr) Seriously, Idol? We have to go through this AGAIN? I am a little tired of the “throw Haley Reinhart under the bus” theme here. We get it, she’s not your Little Lauren Alaina...performance of the season. I’m buying my ticket to the tour on Friday JUST FOR HER. I can’t…you guys, that was amazing. She owned that song. Sidebar: If Rihanna could marshall her army to vote...;s how I break it down: Round 1 winner: Scotty. Should be going home: Lauren. What do you think? Are you as ...

'American Idol:' Lady Gaga Mentors/Scares the Top 4 Recap
2011-05-11 / TV Squad
...home this week (ever). Last week's nearly eliminated finalist Lauren Alaina followed up with another country tune, Martina McBride's 'Anyway.' The performance from the 16-year-old felt very adult and not just because Steven Tyler dug her ensemble. It was easy to tell Lauren was comfortable with the song...his girlfriend. ...performance from "the finalist voted most likely to win 'American Idol.'" Randy felt that his two performances showed...performance quality" and "total attack" of the song. And Randy liked seeing Lauren do "the rocker thing" and show some attitude. Finally, James Durbin took it home...