The artist
Lanie Gardner’s extraordinary journey is a testament to her unmatched talent and unwavering determination, from her roots in the Appalachian Mountains to international stages. A gifted storyteller and songwriter from an early age, she crafted a distinctive blend of classic rock, R&B, and country that quickly set her apart. Her career skyrocketed after her cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” went viral, amassing over 100 million views. On September 5, she released her sophomore album Faded Polaroids, offering a sonic scrapbook of self-discovery, family roots, romantic twists, and personal healing. Across 18 tracks, she blends country storytelling with indie-rock grit, small-town pop, and boundary-free emotion. This album follows her debut self-penned album A Songwriter’s Diary, released in late 2024. Her rise includes being named a “2025 Artist to Watch” by the Recording Academy and Amazon Music, a member of CMT’s Next Women of Country: Class of 2025, a SiriusXM Highway Find and most recently MusicRow's Next Big Thing Class Of 2026. In just the past year, she’s made her Grand Ole Opry debut, delivered her first national TV performance on the TODAY show, taken the stage at Stagecoach, toured alongside Corey Kent and Gavin Adcock, and joined Thomas Rhett for select shows, with upcoming dates supporting Jason Aldean. Recent collaborations include two SiriusXM #1 hits with Thomas Rhett (“What Could Go Right”) and Warren Zeiders (“Love In Letting Go”). From movie soundtracks (Queen of the Ring and Twisters) to touring with the Jonas Brothers, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and ZZ Ward, Gardner is on the fast track to stardom.
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