July 12, 2011 - The American Idols Live! tour is four days into its summer run, showcasing the chops of the top finalists -- led by winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina -- from the TV show's 10th season.
May 27, 2011 - "American Idol" runner up Lauren Alaina made no secret of her love for country star/"Idol" winner Carrie Underwood, with whom she duetted during Wednesday's finale. Now that she has wrapped up production on the Fox-TV show, Alaina is hoping she can influence young women in the same way.
May 25, 2011 - It was the battle of the teenage country crooners, but 17-year-old Scotty McCreery bested fellow high schooler Lauren Alaina to win the 10th season of " American Idol" on Wednesday (5/25) at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
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