Country singer Alana Springsteen felt like a 'black sheep' growing up for wanting to leave her hometown
Alana Springsteen, a 25-year-old country singer, felt like a 'black sheep' growing up in her hometown due to her dreams of traveling and performing in stadiums. She has released a new autobiographical album, 'I Hope This Helps,' which explores her feelings of not fitting in. Springsteen's experiences have taught her that embracing her differences is her superpower and has led her to where she is meant to be.
- ▪Alana Springsteen's new album 'I Hope This Helps' is out now and explores her feelings of not fitting in.
- ▪Springsteen felt like a 'black sheep' in her hometown due to her dreams of traveling and performing in stadiums.
- ▪The singer's album is the most personal chapter in her life and she gauges her songwriting by feeling 'a little bit terrified' when she finishes a song.
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Entertainment Country singer Alana Springsteen felt like a 'black sheep' growing up for wanting to leave her hometown The country singer's autobiographical new album, 'I Hope This Helps,' is out now By Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink Fox News Published June 10, 2026 10:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Alana Springsteen felt like 'a black sheep' while growing up in her hometown The 25-year-old musician recalls feeling out of place while growing up in her small-town, saying she never dreamed of getting married, but rather performing in stadiums. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Alana Springsteen is sharing why she never felt like she fit in while growing up in her hometown.
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