"American Idol" Judge Steven Tyler Taps Former Finalist to Sing on His Album

StevenTyler.comAmerican Idol judge Steven Tyler always had a cozy relationship with Lauren Alaina, the season 10 Idol runner-up who lost to Scotty McCreery.  In fact, he's such a fan of hers that he tapped her to sing on a song that's expected to show up on Music from Another Dimension, the upcoming album by his band Aerosmith. 

Lauren contributed backing vocals to a song called "Oh Yeah," and she says, "I don't know if it's gonna be on the album or not 'cause they're making final decisions, but the fact that I got to go in the studio with Aerosmith, that's fine with me.  I mean, who gets to say that?  Not many people."

Steven Tyler was actually in the studio with Lauren when she recorded her part for the album.  "He's really awesome, and he's a buddy of mine," Lauren says.  "So, I get to say Steven Tyler's my friend.  So, pretty lucky."

Aerosmith's album, Music from Another Dimension, is due out August 28, and a few reports indicate fellow Idol alum Carrie Underwood may be contributing her voice to the project too.

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