At age 16 she was RUNNER UP on American Idol!  But with the world at her feet, Lauren Alaina admits she stumbled under the intense scrutiny.  Cruelty from social media spiraled into self-doubt and a dangerous eating disorder that nearly silenced her voice. Lauren tells Crook & Chase how "getting busted" about her misery, and also deciding to confess it to the world, helped her realize and appreciate the "fairytale" she is living - and now enjoying to the fullest!

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<p>At age 16 she was RUNNER UP on American Idol!  But with the world at her feet, Lauren Alaina admits she stumbled under the intense scrutiny.  Cruelty from social media spiraled into self-doubt and a dangerous eating disorder that nearly silenced her voice. Lauren tells Crook &amp; Chase how "getting busted" about her misery, and also deciding to confess it to the world, helped her realize and appreciate the "fairytale" she is living - and now enjoying to the fullest!</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Hall of Fame broadcasters Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase take you inside America's newest "it city" - Nashville! Crook and Chase connect you with the hottest country stars and Music City's most exciting personalities.

Crook & Chase: Nashville Chats

LAUREN ALAINA: FROM BROKEN TO BODACIOUS!  At age 16 she was RUNNER UP on American Idol!  But with the world at her feet, Lauren Alaina admits to Crook & Chase that she stumbled under the intense scrutiny.

LAUREN ALAINA: FROM BROKEN TO BODACIOUS!

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