This Christmas holds a special and deeply personal meaning for country music star Lauren Alaina and her husband, Cam Arnold, as they celebrate the holiday season for the very first time as parents.
At the heart of this year’s festivities is their daughter, Beni Doll, whose arrival has gently reshaped how the couple approaches traditions, travel, and the overall spirit of the season.
In previous years, December often meant packing bags, coordinating flights, and carefully splitting time between both sides of their families.
Because both Lauren and Cam are the youngest siblings in their households, they were accustomed to traveling to others rather than hosting celebrations themselves. While the routine was busy, it was familiar and filled with love.
This year, however, everything feels different — not because the joy is any less, but because it has expanded in an entirely new way.
With baby Beni now part of their lives, Lauren says the way they celebrate Christmas is naturally evolving.
The couple is still honoring long-standing family traditions, but they are also becoming increasingly aware that this season marks a turning point.
As parents, they are beginning to think less about logistics and more about meaning — about which moments they want to preserve, which memories they want to create, and how they hope their daughter will one day remember Christmas.
“This will probably be the last year we can travel the way we always have,” Lauren shared during a recent conversation with Country Now at a Pupdate event.
“She’s still small enough that it’s doable,” Lauren said with a smile. “But next year, we’ll start building traditions that are specifically for her.”
That idea — creating traditions intentionally centered around their daughter — is something Lauren finds especially meaningful.
She has always spoken openly about how important family memories are to her, and now she’s excited about passing those experiences down.
One of the traditions closest to her heart is decorating cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, something she remembers fondly from her own childhood.
Even though Beni is just six months old and far too young to understand what’s happening, Lauren has already decided that this year she’ll be included.
“I can’t wait,” Lauren said with a laugh. “She won’t have a clue what’s going on, but she’s definitely participating.”
Even if Beni won’t remember this first Christmas, Lauren will, and that alone makes it special.
The couple plans to spend part of the holiday season with Lauren’s side of the family before heading to Cam’s family farm to celebrate Christmas Day.
Being surrounded by loved ones remains a priority, but the experience of sharing those moments with their daughter adds an entirely new emotional layer.
“For me, the holidays have always been about connection,” Lauren explained. “They’re about joy, being together, and appreciating the people you love. Having a baby just amplifies all of that.”
She described this year’s Christmas as emotional in the best possible way — filled with gratitude, reflection, and a deep sense of contentment.
Becoming a parent has shifted her perspective, making even familiar traditions feel new again.
Looking ahead, Lauren and Cam have already begun talking about how future holidays might look.
While this year is still about adapting and learning, they know that the next few Christmases will bring visible changes as Beni grows.
“We’ve talked about creating new traditions for her starting next year,” Lauren said.
“She’ll still be little, but the year after that she’ll really start noticing everything.”
That awareness — that time passes quickly and moments are fleeting — has made this holiday season especially meaningful.
Lauren acknowledges that even though Beni won’t fully understand Christmas yet, simply having her there transforms the experience.
“For now, we’re just thrilled to share the holidays with her,” she said. “Christmas is about family and love, and that’s what a baby brings every single day.”
Of course, celebrating with an infant also comes with its fair share of challenges — particularly when it comes to travel.
Lauren joked that packing for a trip now feels like preparing for a small expedition.
“We have to bring everything but the kitchen sink,” she laughed. “She’s easy to travel with, but wow — babies require a lot.”
From diapers and bottles to extra outfits and comfort items, every trip now involves careful planning. Despite the added effort, Lauren takes it all in stride, embracing the learning curve that comes with motherhood.
The singer welcomed Beni Doll on June 11, 2025, a moment she has described as life-changing in the most positive way.
Since then, Lauren says her world has shifted — her priorities, her routines, and even her understanding of love.
“Everything has changed,” she has shared previously. “But it’s changed in the best possible way.”
Lauren and Cam, who will celebrate their second wedding anniversary in February, have leaned into parenthood together, supporting each other through sleepless nights, busy schedules, and the emotional highs that come with raising a child.
Their relationship, she says, has grown stronger as they navigate this new chapter side by side.
As a touring artist, Lauren has already had a small preview of what life on the road as a mom might look like.
She’s experienced brief separations, adjusted schedules, and the emotional balance of pursuing a career while staying connected to her family.
However, the real test begins in January 2026, when she joins Rascal Flatts as they resume their Life Is a Highway Tour.
Touring while being a new mother will bring its own challenges, but Lauren approaches it with optimism and honesty.
She acknowledges that it won’t always be easy, but she’s committed to finding a balance that works for both her career and her family.
The experience, she believes, will shape not only how she performs but how she connects with her audience.
Motherhood, Lauren says, has deepened her sense of purpose — both on and off the stage. It has given her a new lens through which she views life, relationships, and even her music.
While her career continues to evolve, her role as a mother now sits at the center of everything she does.
This Christmas, as lights glow and familiar songs fill the air, Lauren Alaina is embracing a season of transition.
It’s a holiday marked by tradition and change, nostalgia and new beginnings — all centered around the small presence of a daughter who has already transformed her parents’ world.
For Lauren and Cam, this year isn’t about perfection or elaborate plans.
It’s about being together, slowing down when possible, and savoring moments that may seem ordinary now but will one day become cherished memories.
As Lauren reflects on this first Christmas as a family of three, one thing is clear: while traditions may shift and routines may change, the heart of the holiday remains the same.
It’s about love, connection, and the quiet joy of sharing life with the people who matter most — a truth that feels more real than ever with Beni Doll in their arms.
This Christmas holds a special and deeply personal meaning for country music star Lauren Alaina and her husband, Cam Arnold, as they celebrate the holiday season for the very first time as parents.
At the heart of this year’s festivities is their daughter, Beni Doll, whose arrival has gently reshaped how the couple approaches traditions, travel, and the overall spirit of the season.
For Lauren and Cam, the holidays have always been a time of movement and connection.
In previous years, December often meant packing bags, coordinating flights, and carefully splitting time between both sides of their families.
Because both Lauren and Cam are the youngest siblings in their households, they were accustomed to traveling to others rather than hosting celebrations themselves. While the routine was busy, it was familiar and filled with love.
This year, however, everything feels different — not because the joy is any less, but because it has expanded in an entirely new way.
With baby Beni now part of their lives, Lauren says the way they celebrate Christmas is naturally evolving.
The couple is still honoring long-standing family traditions, but they are also becoming increasingly aware that this season marks a turning point.
As parents, they are beginning to think less about logistics and more about meaning — about which moments they want to preserve, which memories they want to create, and how they hope their daughter will one day remember Christmas.
“This will probably be the last year we can travel the way we always have,” Lauren shared during a recent conversation with Country Now at a Pupdate event.
She explained that while Beni is still young enough to make travel manageable, the dynamic will soon change.
“She’s still small enough that it’s doable,” Lauren said with a smile. “But next year, we’ll start building traditions that are specifically for her.”
That idea — creating traditions intentionally centered around their daughter — is something Lauren finds especially meaningful.
She has always spoken openly about how important family memories are to her, and now she’s excited about passing those experiences down.
One of the traditions closest to her heart is decorating cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, something she remembers fondly from her own childhood.
Even though Beni is just six months old and far too young to understand what’s happening, Lauren has already decided that this year she’ll be included.
“I can’t wait,” Lauren said with a laugh. “She won’t have a clue what’s going on, but she’s definitely participating.”
The moment may be more symbolic than practical, but for Lauren, that symbolism matters. It represents the beginning of something — the start of traditions that will grow alongside her daughter.
Even if Beni won’t remember this first Christmas, Lauren will, and that alone makes it special.
The couple plans to spend part of the holiday season with Lauren’s side of the family before heading to Cam’s family farm to celebrate Christmas Day.
Being surrounded by loved ones remains a priority, but the experience of sharing those moments with their daughter adds an entirely new emotional layer.
“For me, the holidays have always been about connection,” Lauren explained. “They’re about joy, being together, and appreciating the people you love. Having a baby just amplifies all of that.”
She described this year’s Christmas as emotional in the best possible way — filled with gratitude, reflection, and a deep sense of contentment.
Becoming a parent has shifted her perspective, making even familiar traditions feel new again.
Looking ahead, Lauren and Cam have already begun talking about how future holidays might look.
While this year is still about adapting and learning, they know that the next few Christmases will bring visible changes as Beni grows.
“We’ve talked about creating new traditions for her starting next year,” Lauren said.
“She’ll still be little, but the year after that she’ll really start noticing everything.”
That awareness — that time passes quickly and moments are fleeting — has made this holiday season especially meaningful.
Lauren acknowledges that even though Beni won’t fully understand Christmas yet, simply having her there transforms the experience.
“For now, we’re just thrilled to share the holidays with her,” she said. “Christmas is about family and love, and that’s what a baby brings every single day.”
Of course, celebrating with an infant also comes with its fair share of challenges — particularly when it comes to travel.
Lauren joked that packing for a trip now feels like preparing for a small expedition.
“We have to bring everything but the kitchen sink,” she laughed. “She’s easy to travel with, but wow — babies require a lot.”
From diapers and bottles to extra outfits and comfort items, every trip now involves careful planning. Despite the added effort, Lauren takes it all in stride, embracing the learning curve that comes with motherhood.
The singer welcomed Beni Doll on June 11, 2025, a moment she has described as life-changing in the most positive way.
Since then, Lauren says her world has shifted — her priorities, her routines, and even her understanding of love.
“Everything has changed,” she has shared previously. “But it’s changed in the best possible way.”
Lauren and Cam, who will celebrate their second wedding anniversary in February, have leaned into parenthood together, supporting each other through sleepless nights, busy schedules, and the emotional highs that come with raising a child.
Their relationship, she says, has grown stronger as they navigate this new chapter side by side.
As a touring artist, Lauren has already had a small preview of what life on the road as a mom might look like.
She’s experienced brief separations, adjusted schedules, and the emotional balance of pursuing a career while staying connected to her family.
However, the real test begins in January 2026, when she joins Rascal Flatts as they resume their Life Is a Highway Tour.
Touring while being a new mother will bring its own challenges, but Lauren approaches it with optimism and honesty.
She acknowledges that it won’t always be easy, but she’s committed to finding a balance that works for both her career and her family.
The experience, she believes, will shape not only how she performs but how she connects with her audience.
Motherhood, Lauren says, has deepened her sense of purpose — both on and off the stage. It has given her a new lens through which she views life, relationships, and even her music.
While her career continues to evolve, her role as a mother now sits at the center of everything she does.
This Christmas, as lights glow and familiar songs fill the air, Lauren Alaina is embracing a season of transition.
It’s a holiday marked by tradition and change, nostalgia and new beginnings — all centered around the small presence of a daughter who has already transformed her parents’ world.
For Lauren and Cam, this year isn’t about perfection or elaborate plans.
It’s about being together, slowing down when possible, and savoring moments that may seem ordinary now but will one day become cherished memories.
As Lauren reflects on this first Christmas as a family of three, one thing is clear: while traditions may shift and routines may change, the heart of the holiday remains the same.
It’s about love, connection, and the quiet joy of sharing life with the people who matter most — a truth that feels more real than ever with Beni Doll in their arms.
