Wed Oct 29
Alaina Renae presented by WOW
Alaina Renae
Her debut album, The Introduction, proudly displays her Gospel heritage, which is expertly woven throughout her soulful sound. While Alaina says she is not the product of her environment, she is clearly the product of her upbringing – she was raised in the church and taught to be soulful – that is exactly what you hear on this album. There are hints of jazz and R&B throughout her music, but this petite woman can belt out a song, putting her heart and soul into each word she sings. "I am a soul singer," states Alaina. "Every day that I sing, I put my life into it. If I'm singing, you will feel what I am singing. I draw you into it. It's personal. I make it personal."
Alaina has opened for numerous Grammy award winning artist and currently provides background vocals for the Jim Irsay Collection. The Jim Irsay Band/performers include Music legends Stephen Stills (Crosby, Stills & Nash), Ann Wilson (Heart), Peter Wolf (J. Geils Band), five time Grammy nominee Kenny Wayne Shepard, Billy Branch, Buddy Guy, Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Vince Gill, John Mellencamp, Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon, and so many more. She also recently opened the 2024 NBA All Star game joining EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, providing background vocals for her timely hit "I've Got This".
Some of the artist Alaina has opens for include Boyz II Men, October London, Al Green, Teddy Riley, Tank, Keith Sweat, BBD, Jodeci, Tamia, The O'Jays, and so many more.
Alaina has recently released her new song "It's You" that's available everywhere. The song definitely provides a rhyming, beautiful, lyrical, and melodious vibe. She is currently providing her vocals for commercials and jingles which can be heard on the new IU Credit Union campaign. "This is just the beginning for me, I'm ready for my own Grammy".