Lauren Alaina goes solo as a new version of “Thicc as Thieves” goes to country radio
Lauren Alaina returns to country radio with her first single since signing with Big Loud Records, cheeky fan favorite anthem “Thicc As Thieves,” earning 44 first-week adds, the second most-added single of the week.
Produced by Joey Moi and written by the American Idol season 10 runner-up with Rocky Block, Jacob Durrett, and Parker Welling (with a “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” sample credited to Luke Bryan and Dallas Davidson).
The original “Thicc as Theives” track was a duet with Lainey Wilson
Originally released on her June Big Loud Records EP, Unlocked as a duet with country singer Lainey Wilson, Lauren brings the track to country radio solo, as she’s delivered it to fans all summer at fairs, festivals, and while supporting a capella group Pentatonix on their nationwide tour. Lauren has a series of live shows lined up this fall.
“This Georgia peach is back at country radio! I’m so excited to bring ‘Thicc As Thieves’ to a station near you,” Lauren shared in a press statement about the track that sparked a viral dance trend on social media. Friends and fellow artists who participated in the trend include Blake Shelton, Kane Brown, former “Bachelorette” Hannah Brown (the two competed together on DWTS 28), and most recently, Pentatonix member and tourmate Scott Hoying. “This song is about having fun and celebrating yourself – all assets included,” Lauren adds..
Grand Ole Opry member and chart topping singer
Grand Ole Opry member Lauren Alaina has earned three chart-topping hits: RIAA platinum-certified “Road Less Traveled,” 7x platinum “What Ifs” with her childhood friend Kane Brown, and 2x platinum “ONE BEER” with labelmate HARDY + Devin Dawson.
The Georgia-born artist has shared the stage with Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, and Jason Aldean. She’s headlined two tours, the sold-out That Girl Was Me Tour and bar-raising On Top Of The World Tour Presented by Maurices.
The country singer has performed on some of the highest-profile stages in the world including PBS’ A Capitol Fourth, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, CBS’ reality show Beyond The Edge, TODAY, Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, ABC’s CMA Fest specials, CMA and ACM Awards, Nickelodeon’s All That, Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime performance, MLB’s World Series national anthem performance, a performance at the White House for President Obama, and more.
