Lauren Alaina has hit country radio with her brand new single, “Doin’ Fine.” Following Lauren’s very first No. 1 smash “Road Less Traveled,” “Doin’ Fine” is another incredibly moving statement from the young star, who wrote the song with Emily Shackleton and producer busbee. While the weight of the circumstances is set up in the opening lines, “Daddy got sober, Momma got his best friend; I’ve cut down crying to every other weekend,” there is a hopeful message coming through in full as Lauren delivers raw honesty with her signature “powerhouse, honey-toned vocals” (Rolling Stone).
Chorus:
I’m doin’ fine enough to know that everyone’s a little broken
Fine enough to learn that hearts are best when they’re wide open
I still got fear inside of me, I’m not okay but I’m gonna be alright
For the first time, in a long time, I’m doin’ fine
I’m doin’ fine
“‘Doin’ Fine’ is a really special song because it’s uplifting, but really honest at the same time,” shares Lauren. “If you don’t know me and you don’t know that that’s actually what I went through, you would almost think, ‘Oh my gosh, she really tried to write a country song,’ but the truth is, I really live a country song!”
Billboard Magazine recognized Lauren for dipping into meatier, more serious content with “Doin’ Fine” along with Taste of Country which noted, “It’s difficult not to appreciate how she leans into all the emotions that come with the ups and downs of her struggles,” and the outlet recently named Lauren one of the 10 Hottest Country Women of 2017. Lauren is also one of CMT’s Next Women of Country and is currently nominated for three CMT Music Awards including Female Video of the Year, Breakthrough Video of the Year and Social Superstar.
“Doin’ Fine” is available now on the singer songwriter’s sophomore studio album, Road Less Traveled, which PEOPLE Magazine calls “full of life lessons and uplift.” Lauren recently wrapped the CMT Next Women of Country Tour with Martina McBride and this summer, the “sassy Southerner with killer pipes” (Parade) hits the road on select Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day Tour dates with Luke Bryan beginning with a two-night stand June 15th and 16th in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fans can find “Doin’ Fine” and Lauren’s official Road Less Traveled playlist HERE. For more information on Lauren, her music and tour dates, visit www.LaurenAlainaOfficial.com.
Audio / Lauren Alaina talks about the story behind her new single, “Doin’ Fine.”
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“‘Doing Fine’ is a really special song because it’s super uplifting, but really honest at the same time. It’s almost like, ‘What is going on?’ If you don’t know me and you don’t know that that’s actually what I went through, you would almost be like, ‘Oh my gosh, she really tried to write a country song.’ But the truth is I really live a country song! My mom married a family friend. My mom’s husband now, and my dad, and my mom were all friends in high school. I think they lost touch along the way somewhere, and when I was like 11 or 12 they reconnected and we were all friends. My parents and all of them were friends. And my dad’s alcoholism was really tough, and so I think he was a friend to my mom. I don’t really know what happened. He’s now her husband. My dad has a new wife, and he’s sober because my mom asked for the divorce. She said, ‘I can’t do this anymore,’ which I can see both sides. It’s really hard when you’re in the middle. I was kind of in the middle because I’m their child. I was like, ‘I can’t take this anymore.’ My parents are people and they’re making mistakes, and I didn’t know they could do that! It was this weird realization that my parents are human beings that make mistakes, so that was hard. So, I was trying to write that and trying to say that, but I hadn’t even come to that conclusion yet.”
