LAUREN ALAINA - "Raining Whiskey" - Big Loud Records

Currently touting a Top 30 hit single with Chase Matthew titled “All My Exes,” country songstress Lauren Alaina has released her first taste of new music of 2026.  “Raining Whiskey” is available now, both digitally and on all streaming platforms, via Big Loud Records.

“’Raining Whiskey’ is what happens when heartbreak meets happy hour,” Lauren said.  “It represents a completely different stage of my life than the one I am in now, but it reflects one that I’m glad I lived through.  I am happy to finally be able tot ell the story of my twenties while living a new chapter in my thirties.”

Written by Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Minton, Geoff Warburton, and VWillz, the new tune showcases a more confident, mature version of Alaina.  The high-energy, atmospheric production along with a catchy hook have collectively earned a warm reception that builds upon the recent momentum of the aforementioned “All My Exes.”

The bold and emotionally-charged release leans into both heartbreak and the electric, restless energy of late nights.  Capturing the complicated space where sadness and celebration collide, the song turns personal pain into something anthemic and undeniably catchy.  With a blend of raw emotion, nostalgia, and a confident, almost defiant edge, the song balances vulnerability with strength, all wrapped in a polished country sound that’s built to stick.

“It’s raining whiskey in this bar

2:00 in the morning

And it’s pouring on a broken heart

Yeah, I can hear the thunder roll when I throw’em back

Yeah, you know, as long as you ain’t with me

There’s a hundred proof chance

It’s rainin’ whiskey in this bar”

Alaina has shared that the single represents her twenties—a time marked by growth, lessons, and a few hard-earned experiences—while she now steps confidently into her thirties. She’s described this current phase of her career as her most melodic and “sassy” era yet, signaling a shift toward music that feels both more self-assured and creatively free.

Following a string of recent releases, “Raining Whiskey” keeps her momentum going strong and reinforces her place in modern country music.  It’s a track that not only tells a story but also marks an evolution, showing an artist who’s fully embracing where she’s been while clearly defining where she’s headed next.

(Review Written By: Chad Carlson)