When "Road Less Traveled" hit the charts in 2016, it established a new chapter for Lauren Alaina. The Personal Journey That Inspired the SongThe struggles Alaina faced fueled the authenticity that would later define "Road Less Traveled." The Breakthrough Moment: Chart Success Against All OddsMercury Nashville released "Road Less Traveled" to radio on July 11, 2016. Critical Reception and Industry ImpactCritics responded positively to the song and the accompanying album Road Less Traveled. Alaina starred in a full-length film titled Road Less Traveled in 2017, directed by Blair Hayes and written by Michael and Samantha Shear.