lauren alaina

Notice how she is always smiling these days?

This performance is the definition of girl power.

Alaina says she'll always love ex-fiance Alex Hopkins, but he wasn't the person she was meant to be with forever.

The singer landed in therapy after a series of personal setbacks.

The country star and her long-time love got engaged in July of 2018.

The fans have spoken.

As 2018 wraps up, The Boot is looking back at some of the best new music and biggest headlines of the year.

The singer thanked fans for their support during his brave struggle, and described his last moments surrounded by family.

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We're sending prayers to the singer and her family!

What an incredible evening!

While their performance was less sexy than the ACMs (there was no almost kiss moment!), it was no less fun.