At 13, Lauren won an episode of "America's Most Talented Kid" singing "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys. At 19, Lauren got pregnant and, at the same time, her mom was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and was going through a divorce. Because of her son and her mom, Lauren decided to put music on hold and go to school. Lauren is now a vocal coach at a studio and is trying to save up enough money to get married. She is a diehard Alicia Keys fan. Alicia inspired her to become a musician and play the piano