Country singer Lauren Alaina marked the first anniversary of her father's unexpected death with a heartfelt tribute on social media. She canceled three shows to mourn with her family and reflected on how grief manifests in the "little things." Alaina also announced her new song, "Little Things," inspired by her father, along with a demo snippet. Prior to this, she shared the news of her cousin's passing, crediting her as the reason she started singing and sharing an emotional video tribute.