Lauren Alaina Presents Deeply Personal Album 'STAGES' and Launches Major Tour in 2026

Country star Lauren Alaina is in the spotlight with her eagerly awaited album STAGES, a 17-track work that narrates her most defining moments in life and career. The record, released on August 28, 2026, via Big Loud Records, is her most ambitious and personal to date. With energetic production from acclaimed Joey Moi, Ben Johnson, Jacob Durrett, Mikey Reaves, and Adam James, the album delivers a dynamic soundscape reflecting the profound themes of Lauren's story.

A Journey Through Three Defining Chapters

STAGES is divided into three thematic parts, each reflecting Alaina's growth and experiences:

• Stage One: The Dreaming captures her upbringing in Rossville, Georgia. Songs like “Babies Raising Babies” (with her brother Tyler Suddeth), “Those Kind Of Women,” “Household,” “Paints The Picket,” and “The Ringer” offer childhood memories, family ties, and early artist dreams. Here, Lauren celebrates small-town life and the visions that later propelled her into the spotlight via “American Idol.”
• Stage Two: The Breaking describes the trials of coming of age in Nashville and personal challenges. Highlights include “Rings On The Table,” “If You Ain’t Gonna Love Me,” “Walking On Broadway” as well as fan favorites like “Better Off,” “Raining Whiskey,” and the radio hit “All My Exes” (feat. Chase Matthew), which has climbed to the top 10 on country radio and underscores her growing influence in the genre.
• Stage Three: The Becoming reflects the present, marked by marriage, parenthood, strength, and insights after personal losses. Among the tracks are “Daddy Shoots Straight,” “Spin,” “Boots On The Ground,” “Little Things,” and the closing “Heaven Sent.” The album’s centerpiece is “Never Been In Love” (feat. Kane Brown), which gave Alaina her biggest streaming debut to date, with 1.8 million streams in the first week and now over 12 million—a testament to her breakthrough and her chemistry with Kane Brown, a longtime friend and collaborator.

With strong storytelling and emotional honesty, Lauren Alaina elevates her experiences to universal themes of hope, heartbreak, healing, and joy. The album’s thoughtful structure and depth welcome both loyal fans and new listeners and solidify her role as one of today's leading voices in country music.

Alaina has been a member of Grand Ole Opry since 2022, has three number-one hits, and is the only female solo artist in country to receive RIAA's Diamond certification—thanks to “What Ifs” together with Kane Brown.

The Stages Tour – A New Chapter on Stage

In connection with the album release, Alaina embarks on her own The Stages Tour starting in October 2026. The tour spans her entire musical journey and unites the new album’s introspective songs with the anthems that have shaped her career. The highlight is Lauren Alaina's debut as a headliner at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium on November 12, 2026—a milestone for every country artist.