Wildflower: What The Critics Are Saying

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Interscope Records) "Ms. Alaina was the most versatile singer in the competition [American Idol], capable of singing country, pop, R&B, even arena rock." -The New York Times

"Start sweating, Carrie Underwood: With the debut of Lauren Alaina's starmaking CD, "American Idol at last has a finalist as good as its top alum." …… "The season 10 runner-up's powerhouse vocals establish the 16-year old as a major one to watch on the country scene." -US Weekly

"This year's American Idol runner up opens up her debut album with a country-rock stomper, "Georgia Peaches." The song establishes that this 16-year old from the Peach State may come across as sweet and delicate, but vocally, she packs a punch" -Associated Press

"She has what it takes to become a top country music star." -Associated Press

Grade B "you can hear her rebel fire in the barn-burning fiddles on "Georgia Peaches" -Entertainment Weekly

CARRIE UNDERWOOD (told to AP) - "She is a breath of fresh air in country music today. I can't wait to see what she'll do in the future."

MARTINA MCBRIDE - "I think she's really talented and she's such a sweet girl. I just really hope that she goes far."

REBA McENTIRE - "I'm supporting [Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina] 100 percent," Reba told St. Louis Today. "It's tough getting in this business. I'm their No. 1 cheerleader. I wish the best for all of them. It's a lot different from when I got started. I didn't have a No. 1 record for five or six years."

"She exudes an independent spunk" -NY Daily News

"This is one Wildflower that positively blooms on a super-radiant debut." -Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"the 16-year-old Georgia peach with the Carrie Underwood-like voice" -Zoiks Online