Darius Rucker Wasn’t Expecting This: Lauren Alaina’s Surprise Stage Moment Goes Viral
“I was not supposed to do that,” Alaina admitted.
Darius Rucker, Lauren Alaina; Photos via Instagram
Lauren Alaina is currently on the road with Darius Rucker for his Songs of Summer Tour, and when she joined him on stage in Clarkston, Michigan over the weekend for a duet of “Jackson” by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, the performance took an unexpected turn.
In the middle of the song, Alaina surprised the country star by teaming up with Rucker’s band for an unexpected performance of “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-a-Lot, turning the duet into a hilarious and unforgettable moment.
Alaina later shared a video of the spontaneous moment on social media, which has now raked in 600,000 views on Instagram alone.
“Darius asked me to sing Jackson with him last night but I had other plans…” the text overlay on the video reads.
In the clip, the pair of artists begin singing “Jackson” as planned before the band transitions into “Baby Got Back.” Alaina immediately takes control of the moment, bringing the sass and energy she’s known for. She makes her way to the front of the crowd, who quickly joins in singing along to every word, while she works the stage and Rucker laughs while watching it all unfold.
“Michigan, thanks for having my BACK last night 😂 Shoutout to @dariusrucker and his band for helping me make this happen.”
Rucker was quick to comment, “Hahahahahahaha,” while Alaina asked fans, “Should I add this to the set list immediately or….?”
Lauren Alaina later clarified that the surprise was all part of the plan, writing, “his band and I cooked it up and then asked permission,” letting fans know Rucker was in on the fun.
During the performance, she admitted on stage, “I was not supposed to do that,” before walking off and adding, “Actually that was sick.”
Fans applauded the performance in the comments section of her post.
“The most epic thing you’ve ever done….. and you’ve done a lot, one user wrote.
Another shared, “I’m at a loss for words. This is ICONIC.”
Rucker’s Songs of Summer Tour continues on July 16 in Washington, D.C., with dates scheduled through August 1. Alaina is joining him for select shows, alongside additional featured guests including George Birge, Robert Randolph, Old Crow Medicine Show, Evan Honer, and Austin Williams.
In addition to her appearances with Rucker, Lauren Alaina has a full summer ahead with performances at various festivals before kicking off her Stages Tour this fall in support of her upcoming album of the same name, arriving August 28.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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