Lauren Alaina's Epic Homecoming at Sanford Stadium

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Lauren Elena just hit a major milestone, opening for Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan at

Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, home of the Bulldogs.

She rocked out for a sold-out crowd of 63,000 fans, calling it the night her whole life story

crashed together on one epic stage.

Her family was right there in the mix, from her big brother and his crew, to her husband

holding their daughter, Benny Dull.

It was the first time everyone blended like that, watching her kill it on one of her

biggest gigs ever.

This show felt extra deep, because Aldean and Bryan mentored her right after American

Idol, taking her on tours that kicked off her career.

Performing with them back home in Georgia tied all those early days to now, like stages

of life looping back.

Surprise guest popped up too, including Bradley Gilbert and even Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart

joining the Georgia crew on stage.

Elena's fresh track reigning whiskey dropped, channeling heartbreak vibes from her 20s

while she's thriving in her 30s.

She's keeping the momentum with the duet climbing charts, and a slot at the I Heart Country

Festival, on May 2nd alongside Parker McCollum and Riley.

Green, full circle keeps spinning for this powerhouse.