Country music can be full of powerful songs, emotional performances — and sometimes, funny misunderstandings! That’s exactly what happened between veteran singer Sara Evans and American Idol alum Lauren Alaina. For years, Sara thought Lauren was upset with her over a light-hearted comment she made during a TV shoot. But the truth? It wasn’t a big deal at all!
The Moment That Sparked the Mix-Up
On a recent episode of Diving in Deep With Sara Evans — Sara’s weekly podcast — Lauren Alaina joined as a guest. During their chat, which was full of laughter and warm conversation, Sara brought up a memory that had bothered her for years.
She remembered calling Lauren a “s–t” while they were filming a show together with a few others, possibly even including former NFL star Eddie George. It was a joke made at the end of a long day, during a fun chat about outfits and dressing styles.
Lauren had said she would wear something “conservative” the next day, and Sara playfully replied, “Yeah, Lauren, you s–t,” joking that Lauren was anything but wild with her outfit choice.
Sara Thought Lauren Was Hurt
Sara says that soon after the comment, she saw Lauren with tears in her eyes. She immediately felt terrible and worried that her sarcastic humour had crossed the line. Since then, she believed Lauren might be holding a grudge.
“I really thought you were crying because of what I said,” Sara confessed during the podcast.
Lauren Clears the Air — With Laughter!
Surprisingly, Lauren Alaina had no memory of the incident at all! In fact, she was thrilled to hear what Sara had called her.
“I hope she called me a s–t — that’s awesome!” Lauren said, laughing.
She admitted that it’s possible she was crying at the time, but if she was, it had nothing to do with Sara’s comment. “I’m a Scorpio,” she joked. “And I hold a grudge. So if it had really upset me, I would definitely remember it.”
Sara still offered a heartfelt apology, just to be sure. But it was clear that no harm was done, and the two women shared a great hour of conversation full of humour, respect, and stories from their lives.
A Fun and Honest Chat on the Podcast
The episode covered more than just the misunderstanding. The two singers talked about Lauren’s pregnancy — she’s expecting her baby on May 29 — as well as Dancing With the Stars, country music, and life on and off the stage.
Sara Evans’ podcast, Diving in Deep, gives fans a close look at her life and the lives of her guests. Past episodes have featured artists like Terri Clark, Sam Williams, Clint Black, and Chayce Beckham.
Friendships, Laughter, and Lessons
This fun little mix-up is a great example of how even small moments can stick with us — especially when they involve people we admire. It also shows the importance of talking things out. What Sara thought was a hurtful moment turned out to be a funny memory that Lauren didn’t even recall!
At the end of the day, both women shared laughs and love, reminding us that friendship in the music world is just as real as it is in everyday life.