Lauren Alaina has hinted over the past week that tonight’s dance on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars will be an emotional one for her. She just posted on her socials that she is dedicating her appearance to her stepdad, Sam Ramker, who passed away one year ago today.

“He was always my champion. Now he’s my guardian angel. I can’t believe my stepdad has been gone a year today. This is an extremely hard day for my family, but I know Sam is with us and is so proud of us all. I am dancing for you tonight. We miss you. See you on The Other Side.”

He was always my champion. Now he’s my guardian angel. I can’t believe my stepdad has been gone a year today. This is an extremely hard day for my family, but I know Sam is with us and is so proud of us all. I am dancing for you tonight. We miss you. See you on The Other Side. pic.twitter.com/1osf93bSV2

— Lauren Alaina (@Lauren_Alaina) October 21, 2019

Watch Lauren on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars tonight beginning at 8pm ET and vote early and often by texting LAUREN to 21523 during the show.

Lauren has also released the new song, “The Other Side,” which is also dedicated to her stepfather. Check it out below.

Lauren is currently making her way up the country charts with her latest single, “Getting Good.”

For audio following her performance last week, click here.