Pregnant Lauren Alaina Feels Left Out Watching 2025 ACM Awards

Lauren Alaina, the country singer and American Idol alum, shared an emotional message after watching the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards from home, feeling left out and left behind due to her pregnancy and the evolving demands of the music industry. At 37 weeks pregnant with her first child, Alaina expressed sadness about missing the event and her desire to be part of the awards, performances, and presentations, while also wanting to inspire her daughter to dream big. She revealed that the past few years have been a period of transition in her career, where success requires not only music but also extensive content creation and online engagement. Though she felt vulnerable sharing her feelings, Alaina emphasized that pursuing dreams is not a competition and acknowledged the mental toll of trying to keep up in the industry. She also noted similar feelings last year when she missed the ACMs and received support from fans and fellow country artists. Despite her sadness, she remained proud and excited for her friends who won awards during the ceremony.