For years, Sara Evans thought Lauren Alaina was mad at her because there were tears — real tears — after an offhand quip.

Six months after he walked her down the aisle, country star Lauren Alaina is mourning the sudden death of her father, Jerry Eugene (J.J.) Suddeth. Alaina, the “American Idol” runner-up to ...

Lauren Alaina, who competed on 'American Idol' season 10, tells ET that she'd rather host than judge the singing competition. Country songstress Lauren Alaina spoke with ET in Nashville on Tuesday.