Country Music’s Favorite Duo Is Finally Together Again With “Never Been In Love”

Nine years ago, Lauren Alaina and Kane Brown gave country music one of its most unforgettable duets with “What Ifs.”

Now, the longtime friends are back together.

On July 17, the pair officially released “Never Been In Love,” their first collaboration since the Diamond-certified smash that introduced millions of fans to their undeniable chemistry.

And judging by the reaction online, country fans have been waiting for this moment for a very long time.

A Friendship That Started Long Before Fame

Long before either of them became country stars, Lauren and Kane were classmates at Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School in northwest Georgia.

They even sang together in choir.

Kane has often shared that Lauren was one of the first people who believed in his voice, encouraging him to stop singing quietly and let everyone hear what he could really do.

That simple encouragement helped change the course of his life.

The Song That Changed Everything

When Kane began recording his debut album in 2017, there was only one person he wanted to sing “What Ifs” with.

Lauren.

The gamble paid off.

The song became a massive hit, topping the country charts, earning Diamond certification, and becoming one of the most successful country duets of the decade.

For years, fans have begged them to record another song together.

Now, that wish has finally come true.

 

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“Never Been In Love”

Their new duet, “Never Been In Love,” appears on Lauren Alaina’s upcoming album, Stages.

Before its release, Lauren teased the song with a playful video, explaining that it perfectly captures how finding true love changes your perspective on every relationship that came before.

Now happily married to Cam Arnold, Lauren says the song reflects the chapter of life she’s living today.

It’s honest.

It’s heartfelt.

And it’s exactly the kind of emotional storytelling fans have come to expect from both artists.

Fans Couldn’t Be More Excited

Within hours of the song’s release, social media filled with reactions from fans celebrating the reunion.

Many are already calling “Never Been In Love” the long-awaited follow-up to “What Ifs,” while others simply say hearing Lauren and Kane sing together again feels like country music coming full circle.

Whether it reaches the same legendary status remains to be seen.

But one thing is already certain…

After nine years apart, Lauren Alaina and Kane Brown have reminded everyone why they became one of country music’s favorite duos in the first place.