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 Lauren Spencer Smith - Pop's Next Big Star 

Lauren Spencer Smith, a 19-year-old artist, channels the emotions of losing close relationships into her music. She gained recognition on American Idol in 2020 due to her exceptional vocals and heartfelt performances. Her rise to stardom is a modern Gen Z success story, mainly driven by her presence on TikTok, where her songs like "Fingers Crossed" and "Flowers" went viral. And from the stage of TikTok, she is now touring all over the world with many people attending her shows. 

It is a success story that does not have a stop to it. 

Lauren recently released her debut album "Mirror", and it is a deeply personal reflection of her own experiences, tackling topics like toxic relationships, friendship breakups, and personal growth through pain. 

Last year, she was nominated for Best New Artist at the People's Choice Awards, and Apple Music named her one of their "5 Breakthrough Artists of 2022". Additionally, singles "Fingers Crossed" and "Flowers" have earned RIAA Platinum Certification, with both tracks surpassing 100 million streams on Spotify. 

Link to Lauren's TikTok