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Lauren Alaina, Aerosmith Duet: Steven Tyler's 'Idol' Fave Sings on Rockers' New Album

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As an 'American Idol' judge, Steven Tyler can only do so much. Early in season 10, the rocker-turned-judge deemed contestant Lauren Alaina "the one," but that endorsement that wasn't enough to give her a first-place finish. (She came in second.) Outside of the show, however, Tyler wields more power, and now he's helping the Georgia teen take the next step in her career.

"Yesterday: returned to idol & then went to the studio to record background vocals for the new Aerosmith record," Lauren tweeted last Friday, a day after singing her hit 'Georgia Peaches' on the reality show. "#ISTHISREAL? Thank u Steven!"

Although Lauren lost in the season 10 finals to Scott McCreery, her debut album, 2011's 'Wildflower,' landed in the top five. Anticipation runs high for the new Aerosmith record -- the Boston band's first since 2004 -- so the big-league rock crossover is bound to earn her some notice.

That is, of course, if Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry -- the group's perpetually feuding "Toxic Twins" -- can play nice long enough to finish the recording.

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March 14 2012 at 8:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ricky Davis

Steven Tyler and Lauren Alaina should sound amazing together..two of the most incredible voices I have ever heard!!

March 13 2012 at 12:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sharon Tootle

So excited to hear that Lauren Alaina sang backup vocals on a song to be on Aerosmith's new album. I am glad Steven Tyler backed up his remark that she was "the one" when Lauren auditioned on AI by asking Lauren to do this. Lauren is an amazingly talented young lady and this is a wonderful opportunity for her.

March 12 2012 at 8:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Olive

Pretty cool to say she sang back up for Aerosmith. Even if its only a "yeah" Aerosmith is legendary. What a group of stories she will have to tell her kids. Congratulations.

And a big thanks to Steven Tyler for stepping up his game to actually record with an Idol after the show. I can't remember any judge on Idol doing that before... That is called putting your money where your mouth is!

March 12 2012 at 6:06 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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Stephen Brown

olive you mean big old mouth

March 12 2012 at 9:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kathy Biggs

So happy and proud for Lauren to sing with Steven Tyler, he knows talent...and Lauren has it!

March 12 2012 at 4:01 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Stephen Brown

Nice job getting a backup role on this album first new aerosmith album in years

March 12 2012 at 3:45 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Bonnie DeMoss

GO Lauren! This is awesome news. !!

March 12 2012 at 3:33 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Betty Paul

Good luck Lauren you are amazing!

March 12 2012 at 12:18 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Betty Paul

Lauren you are a great singer I voted for you and Scotty both in idol! Thank you Steven Tyler for helping Lauren with her siging career!

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