Carrie Underwood

He was a jock who wanted to play football. Instead, he was forced into chorus class where he quietly plotted how to sneak out and join the ballgame. Lauren Alaina , 12, sat next to him. Brown was dating her friend Jerrica, and after the bubbly Alaina heard him hum in class, she decided to force him out of his shell. Between them, the friends are nominated for three Academy of Country Music Awards. Alaina, 23, is considered a feature on the song and stood in the background as Brown, 24, was lauded for his accomplishments.

Ryan Seacrest Hints Cade Foehner Is Dating ‘American Idol’ Co-Star Gabby Found on Bing from Barrett, Country Music Stars, Country.

Romance was in the air during the first season of the rebooted American Idol. Champion Maddie Poppe and runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson famously confirmed during the finale that they were a couple, and third-place-finisher Gabby Barrett is now engaged to fellow Idol alum Cade Foehner. After witnessing such a love fest the previous season, it makes sense why Idol fans may have been looking for a new romantic pairing on the second season of the reboot.

To viewers, the two seemed like the perfect couple. They were professed friends, both loved country music, and they sounded amazing when they sang together. Even though rumors started circulating that Booth and Hardy were an item, neither of the two singers spoke up about them.