Praise doesn’t get much higher than what was heaped upon Lauren Alaina last night.
Following this 16-year old’s rendition of a Reba McIntyre country hit (“Turn on the Radio”), Randy Jackson told the aspiring singer that she has “natural talent.” He then compared her to “a cross between” Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Wow.
Does Alaina remind you of Idol‘s two most successful champions? How does she stack up against Pia Toscano? Watch Lauren in action now and gauge her chance to go all the way…