Performs
at Spotify House, The Ryman & More During Release Week Celebration
NASHVILLE,
TN (June 10, 2025)– Rising country talent Lanie Gardner capped a
breakout week with the release of her new EP Polaroids (BBR Music
Group/BMG Nashville) and a string of standout performances across CMA Fest
2025.
The six-song project blends country grit, alt-pop edge, and acoustic soul into
what Entertainment Focus hails as a “confident leap into Southern
pop-country terrain, bringing groove, grit, and a whole lot of attitude.”
Produced by Oscar Charles, Jonathan Singleton, and Chris Ganoudis, the project
includes standout releases like the “searing and sultry” (Billboard)
“Buzzkill," the emotionally charged “Concrete Cowboy,” and the breezy new
opener “Takin’ The Slow Ride.”
Listen
to Polaroids HERE. (preferred music
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Polaroids
EP Track List:
Top
Tracks: Hold Your Horses, Boys Like You
1.
“Takin’ The Slow Ride” (Lanie Gardner, Matt Jenkins, Jesse Frasure, Brad Tursi)
3:08 184K streams
2.
“Boys Like You” (Lanie Gardner, Jimmy Robbins, Henry Agincourt Allen) 2:35 35K
streams
3.
“Buzzkill” (Lanie Gardner, Katie Cecil, Chris Ganoudis) 2:14 1.12 million
streams (first released Jan 17, 2025)
4.
“Concrete Cowboy” (Lanie Gardner, Katie Cecil, Chris Ganoudis) 2:28 550K streams (first released April 25, 2025)
5.
“Hold Your Horses” (Lanie Gardner, Jonathan Hutcherson, Jamie Moore) 2:48 35K
streams
6.
“Little Bit’ of Lovin’” (Lanie Gardner, Katie Cecil, Chris Ganoudis, Kasey
Tyndall) 2:04 38K streams
To
celebrate the release, Gardner performed across CMA Fest stages, including
Spotify House, the Reverb Stage, Ole Red’s On The Rise Showcase, and a surprise
spotlight at Darius Rucker and Friends at The Ryman alongside Morgan Wallen,
Luke Bryan and more. She also joined the CMT Next Women of Country showcase and
hosted a packed release party at Chief’s Bar in downtown Nashville.
She
closed out the week as Apple Music Country’s “Riser of the Month,”
featured throughout June on Country Risers Radio with Ward Guenther. Listen here.
With
Polaroids, Gardner proves she’s "a dynamic artist who can shift
between moods, genres, and personas with ease,” writes Entertainment
Focus“. She’s not only got the voice, but also the vision, to claim her
space in modern Southern pop and mainstream country.” (EF Country 3.1/2 STARS REVIEW)
ABOUT
LANIE GARDNER:
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,
Lanie crafted a distinctive blend of classic rock and country influences that
quickly set her apart.
Her career skyrocketed after her cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” went viral, amassing over 60 million views.
With her debut
self-penned albumA Songwriter’s Diary, released in late 2024, Gardner
held her own offering a deeply personal 10-track journey through her roots and
creative beginnings. Now, Gardner unveils her highly anticipated new EP, Polaroids
(BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville)— a six-track blend of feel-good energy and
message-driven meaning, featuring standout tracks like the previously released
“Buzzkill” and the emotionally charged “Concrete Cowboy.”
(L) Photo Credit-Catherine Powell
Acclaimed by
Billboard as “a true artist with staying power" and by MusicRow as “one of
the most exciting rising stars today,” Lanie’s rise has been marked by
significant milestones, including being named by the Recording Academy and
Amazon Music as a “2025 Artist to Watch” and to CMT’s Next Women of Country:
Class of 2025. From being featured on the movie soundtracks for Queen of the
Ring and Twisters to touring with the Jonas Brothers, Jelly Roll,
Cody Johnson and ZZ Ward, Lanie is on the fast-track to stardom.
Most recently,
she collaborated with country superstar Thomas Rhett and Warren Zeiders, being
featured on their just-released tracks “What Could Go Right” and “Love In
Letting Go,” respectively. This year alone, she made her Stagecoach debut,
joined Corey Kent’s Black Bandana Tour, and will hit the road again this
summer/fall with Gavin Adcock. She was also recently invited to make her Opry
debut, further solidifying her place as one of the genre’s most exciting new
voices. Her soulful sound and captivating stage presence have earned her
widespread acclaim and a dedicated fan base. As she continues her ascendancy, Lanie
remains a genre-defying artist.
