Tearful Lauren Alaina sings through the pain after injuring vocal chords as she vies for American Idol crown

By DAILY MAIL REPORTERSinging on: Lauren Alaina took to the American Idol stage tonight for the final showdown, despite having injured her vocal chords during rehearsals Lauren Alaina managed to make it on to the American Idol stage tonight for the final showdown - despite fears she may have had to bow out of the contest.The 16-year-old hopeful had earlier 'blew out her vocal chords' in