Lauren Alaina Canceled Three Shows Following Her Father’s Demise!
Lauren Alaina, a singer who gained recognition as the runner-up on the tenth season of American Idol, lost her father, J.J. Suddeth, on July 23, 2024.
Lauren Alaina Mourns the Loss of Her Father, Expresses Gratitude for Support, and Announces Role in Corey Kent’s Upcoming Release
The American singer Lauren Alaina, born Lauren Alaina Kristine Suddeth, exclusively announced the news on her Instagram on July 24, 2024, writing,
We lost my daddy last night, and I really don’t have words yet. I want to let y’all know that I’m not able to play the three shows I had scheduled for this weekend in Savannah, Virginia Beach, and Charlotte as I am going home to be with my family.
Lauren’s father, Jerry Eugene “J.J.” Suddeth, Jr., passed away at 52. His private funeral service was conducted at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In the wake of the tragic event, Lauren canceled three shows on the Carowinds Summer Festival scheduled on July 27, 2024.
Following the tragic news’s disclosure, several celebrities, fans, and loved ones came forward to offer her words of condolence as she dealt with the ordeal.
Among the numerous coveted artists, the official page of ACMA awards also showered Lauren and her family with emotional support and compassion, penning,
On behalf of the Academy, we are so sorry for your loss. Sending our love and prayers to you and your family.
Likewise, The Grand Ole Opry, a regular live country music radio broadcast, also conveyed love and strength to the grieving family.
Lauren expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support and love!
Lauren Expresses Gratitude for Support Following Her Father’s Passing and Announces Appearance in Corey Kent’s Upcoming Release
She took to her Instagram for the first time after her father’s demise to express her immense gratitude for the overwhelming support and love from everyone.
She penned a lengthy caption writing about the support she received from various people in their lives during a difficult period that started like this,
Thank you. I can’t think of much else to say right now other than thank you. Thank you to everyone who has checked on me and continued to show up for me.
Lauren then thanked Jason Aldean, Brittany Aldean, and their team for taking care of her like a family.
She specifically thanked her husband, brother, sister, parents, and extended family for their support, whether through emotional support, FaceTime calls, or physical presence in person.
Lastly, the singer praised the Lord Jesus and the Kingdom of God for providing strength and comfort during this time of ordeal. She wrote,
Most of all thank you Jesus for the unconditional love and strength from the Kingdom of God surrounding all of us right now as we navigate this pain and sorrow.
On August 7, 2024, Lauren revealed that she will appear in Corey Kent’s “Now or Never,” which is set to release on August 16, 2024.
Meanwhile, we offer our heartfelt condolence to Lauren and her extended family.
Additional Information
- Lauren’s debut studio album, Wildflower, was released in 2011, followed by her second album, Road Less Traveled, in 2017.
- She achieved her first number one on the Country Airplay chart with the title track from her second album.
- Laure Alaina’s father Jerry Eugene “J.J.” Suddeth is survived by his son, Tyler Suddeth; daughter Lauren Suddeth, mother Linda Stephens Suddeth, uncle, John Stephens; along with his nephew, Jake Suddeth, fiancée Lori Lytle, sister Christie Suddeth, and grandchildrens, Bentley, Bradey, Briella and Brinley Suddeth.
