Lauren Alaina Breaks Down 5 Essential Tracks From Her New Album ‘Stages’: ‘I Am in the Best Stage of My Life, Ever’
The country hitmaker reflects on the album that looks at life's highs and lows.
Five standout tracks from Lauren Alaina's new album 'Stages' have been curated by the 31-year-old country singer for Billboard. Alaina, who recently married Cam Arnold in February 2024 and welcomed their daughter, Beni Doll Arnold, in June 2025, reflects on her journey through the album. "I am in the best stage of my life ever," she tells Billboard, despite personal heartache such as losing her father in July 2024.
Alaina emphasizes finding a balance between her career and family life, expressing gratitude for navigating both successfully. The album, her first full-length in five years, features collaborations with producers Joey Moi and Ben Johnson, and co-writes most of the songs. One of the highlights, "All My Exes," a duet with Chase Matthew, has been a hit on Billboard's Country Airplay chart.
Alaina also reunites with childhood friend Kane Brown on "Never Been in Love," their first collaboration since their 2017 hit "What Ifs." Despite her busy schedule, she remains open to acting roles, mentioning an audition she recently received but couldn't attend due to tour dates. Her dream collaborators include Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon, though she acknowledges that these ambitions might seem impossible.
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