Country powerhouse Lauren Alaina has officially entered her “most melodic and sassy era yet” with the release of her first single of 2026, “Raining Whiskey.” The track, which Alaina describes as the moment “heartbreak meets happy hour,” arrives on the heels of the massive success of “All My Exes (feat. Chase Matthew).” That previous collaboration saw the biggest first-week streaming numbers of her career and currently sits comfortably in the Top 30 at country radio after being the most-added song for two consecutive weeks.
“It’s raining whiskey in this bar
Two in the morning and it’s pouring on a broken heart
Yeah I can hear the thunder roll when I throw them back
Yeah you know as long as you ain’t with me
There’s a 100-proof chance it’s raining whiskey in this bar”
The new single represents a reflective milestone for the Georgia native. Written by a heavy-hitting team including Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps, “Raining Whiskey” allows Alaina to look back on the rocky past of her twenties from the eyes of her thirties. “It represents a completely different stage of my life than the one I am in now,” Alaina shared, “but it reflects one that I’m glad I lived through.” This new chapter follows a monumental 2025 where she balanced hit singles with high-profile hosting duties for the CMA Awards Backstage Live.
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Lauren Alaina is a powerhouse country vocalist and Grand Ole Opry member known for her historic Diamond-certified hit “What Ifs.” Beyond her three #1 singles and record-breaking streaming numbers, she has performed on major global stages ranging from American Idol to the White House. Currently, she is continuing her momentum by touring with Darius Rucker and releasing new music like “Raining Whiskey.”
Lauren’s biggest highlights are –
- “The History-Maker”. Lauren is the only solo female country artist to earn an RIAA Diamond song certification for her hit “What Ifs”.
- “Chart-Topper”, Lauren boasts three #1 hits, including “Road Less Traveled” and “ONE BEER.”
- “Prestigious Member”. She was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2022.
- “High-Profile Performer” Lauren has appeared on major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC) and has even performed for President Obama.
On the Road: From The Grand Ole Opry to the FarmJam Music Festival
Alaina’s live schedule for the coming months is equally ambitious, featuring a mix of massive stadium shows and intimate charity events:
Lauren Alaina 2026 Tour Dates:
April 21 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry
April 25 – Athens, GA – Sanford Stadium+
May 2 – Austin, TX – Moody Center>
May 8 – Irvine, CA – Great Park Live*
May 15 – Las Vegas, NV – ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green
May 16 – Las Vegas, NV – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
May 19 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry
May 23 – Reno, NV – Drifters Music Festival>
May 25 – Orem, UT – SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre
May 29 – Oceanside, CA – Frontwave Arena
May 30 – Portland, OR – Ponderosa Lounge & Grill
June 4 – Myrtle Beach, SC – Carolina Country Music Festival>
June 5 – Roanoke, VA – Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges
June 7 – Nashville, TN – CMA Fest>
June 12 – Decatur, AL – Rock the South>
June 20 – Rockton, IL – Old Settlers Days>
June 25 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater^
June 26 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center^
June 27 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre^
July 5 – Aurora, IL – River Edge Park
July 6 – Traverse City, MI – National Cherry Festival>
July 10 – Bristol, VA – Hard Rock Live Bristol
July 11 – Ashland, KY – Rock the Country>
July 17 – Kimberly, WI – Paperfest>
July 26 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
August 7 – Elkhorn, NE – The Club at Indian Creek
August 8 – Lincoln, IL – Logan County Fair>
August 15 – Galva, IL – The Back-Road Music Festival>
August 28 – Ocala, FL – Rock the Country Ocala>
September 4 – Colville, WA – FarmJam Music Festival>
- +Supporting Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean
- * Supporting Billy Currington
- ^ Supporting Darius Rucker
- > Festival
Lauren Alaina | Image by Katie Kauss
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