LANIE GARDNER RELEASES FADED POLAROIDS (DELUXE) VIA BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE

Lanie Gardner releases Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, adding three new songs to the collection she released in 2025. Featuring “You Ain't My Daddy,” “Bye Bye,” and “Say It Sober,” the 21-track project brings resolution to a deeply personal chapter for Gardner while offering a glimpse at the woman and artist she's becoming. Listen to Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) below.

For Gardner, Faded Polaroids was always about more than a collection of songs. The album captured the lessons, heartbreaks and growing pains of her early twenties, but she felt the story needed one final chapter before she could move forward. The three new songs offer that resolution, reflecting the perspective Gardner gained after living through the experiences that shaped the original album.

 “This project captures the lessons, heartbreaks, and growing pains of my early twenties while reflecting my desire to keep pushing the boundaries of country music,” Lanie shared. “Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) reveals, specifically, more of the woman I've become after living through those experiences and carrying the wisdom they left behind.”

The three new songs were written and recorded with Kristian Bush, who Gardner credits with helping bring her vision to life while allowing her to remain at the center of the creative process. Working without phones, distractions or outside comparisons, the pair and their team focused on building a world around the songs that felt entirely their own. The result is a collection that continues Gardner's genre-blurring approach while giving her room to explore a more evolved perspective.

At the center of the new collection is “Say It Sober,” which offers a more reflective side of Gardner following the unapologetic energy of “You Ain't My Daddy.” The track serves as another piece of the story Gardner wanted to finish telling before turning the page on the Faded Polaroids era.

Earlier this summer, Gardner gave fans the opportunity to choose which of the three new songs they wanted to hear first, with “You Ain't My Daddy” ultimately earning the most votes. The response reinforced the connection Gardner has built with an audience that sees itself in her honesty and independence. As she puts it, “The girls aren't taking the backseat anymore!” The song's message of supporting women rather than controlling them resonated not only with her female fans, but with listeners who connected to the idea. 

Now, as Gardner brings Faded Polaroids to the road, the deluxe edition marks both an ending and a beginning. She recently wrapped select dates with Jordan Davis, continues Luke Bryan's “Word On The Street Tour”into the fall before joining Ty Myers. With the final chapter of Faded Polaroids now complete, Gardner is carrying its lessons forward while leaving behind the parts of herself that no longer fit.

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ABOUT LANIE GARDNER:
Hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, Lanie Gardner has quickly established herself as one of country music’s most distinctive new voices, blending the storytelling heart of country with the grit of rock, the soul of blues and the hooks of pop. She first captured global attention with her viral cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams,” which has amassed more than 100 million views and helped launch her career. Since then, she has been named a 2025 Artist to Watch by the Recording Academy and Amazon Music, an Apple Music Riser of the Month, a member of CMT’s Next Women of Country: Class of 2025 and a SiriusXM Highway Find. Gardner made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2025 and has performed everywhere from Stagecoach to TODAY, while sharing the stage with artists including Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Ty Myers, the Jonas Brothers, Cody Johnson and ZZ Ward. Her songwriting has also led to collaborations with Thomas Rhett, Warren Zeiders and Dorothy, with “What Could Go Right” reaching No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway. Released in 2025, Faded Polaroids introduced listeners to Gardner’s most personal collection of songs to date. Now, Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) expands that story with three new tracks, continuing to explore the experiences and emotions that have shaped Gardner both personally and creatively.

LANIE GARDNER ANNOUNCES FADED POLAROIDS (DELUXE) ARRIVING SEPTEMBER 4

Following the success of her acclaimed album, Lanie Gardner will release Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) on September 4 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Available for pre-add/pre-save today, the expanded edition features three brand-new songs, continuing the musical journey that began with her Polaroids EP and evolved on Faded Polaroids. Fans can hear the first new release, "You Ain't My Daddy," below.

Alongside the album's original 18 tracks, which helped earn Gardner recognition as a “2025 Artist to Watch” by the Recording Academy/GRAMMY, Gardner worked with Kristian Bush on the deluxe edition to expand on the world of Faded Polaroids. With three new songs - "You Ain't My Daddy," "Bye Bye," and "Say It Sober” - she further showcases her fearless songwriting and unmistakable voice.

“Faded Polaroids felt like a resolution before stepping into the next chapter of my artistry, capturing the growing pains of my early twenties. With the deluxe edition, I’m reflecting on the woman I’ve become because of them,” Lanie shared. “These new songs solidify that evolution, and I hope they encourage women to trust themselves, reclaim their voices, and never settle for anything that makes them forget their worth. That’s exactly how I felt writing them.”

After teasing snippets across social media, Gardner let fans vote on which of the new songs they wanted to hear first and they chose "You Ain't My Daddy." Equal parts playful and defiant, the country-rock anthem pushes back against unsolicited opinions and expectations with sharp wit, gritty guitars and a singalong chorus. It's a reminder that no one else gets to decide who you are or how you choose to live your life. Go behind the scenes with Lanie and the making of the song here. 

The release arrives as Gardner continues her breakout year on Luke Bryan's “Word On The Street Tour,” bringing her music to audiences across the country. Since first capturing global attention with her viral cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams," Gardner has carved out a sound that blends the storytelling heart of country with the grit of rock, the soul of blues and the hooks of pop. With Faded Polaroids, Gardner continued defining her sound, and the deluxe edition pushes that evolution even further.

Gardner will continue on Luke Bryan’s “Word On The Street Tour” into the fall, before joining Jordan Davis and Ty Myers for select dates. Visit laniegardnermusic.com for ticket information.

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LANIE GARDNER ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE ALBUM FADED POLAROIDS, DUE SEPTEMBER 5

Named by the Recording Academy as a “2025 Artist to Watch,” Lanie Gardner has officially announced her highly anticipated sophomore album Faded Polaroids, set for release on September 5 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Alongside the announcement, the North Carolina native has released the album’s powerful lead song, “High Divin,’” featuring legendary Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood on the drums. Listen below. 

A full-circle moment for the 25-year-old artist — whose breakout came from a viral cover of “Dreams” (now at over 100M views) — “High Divin’” is an atmospheric anthem with a heart of self-reflection. Wrapped in shimmering guitars and soaring vocals, it captures the emotional leap of the journey of self-sabotage, while honoring the path that led her there.

“It’s one of the most important songs on the album for me,” Gardner shares. “I was going through a pretty rough patch and needed to give myself a little tough love.”

Produced by Oscar Charles, Jonathan Singleton, Chris Ganoudis and Don Miggs, Faded Polaroids expands on the raw honesty of Gardner’s 2024 debut A Songwriter’s Diary, offering a sonic scrapbook of self-discovery, family roots, romantic twists, and personal healing. Across 18 tracks, Gardner blends country storytelling with indie-rock grit, small-town pop, and boundary-free emotion — a genre-bending vision uniquely.

“I created the idea of Faded Polaroids using actual polaroids. Some brand new, others nicotine-stained, withered, torn and worn from being passed down through the years,” says Gardner. “It felt like zooming out on my whole life and finally seeing the bigger picture. These snapshots — these songs — are the most beautiful parts of me. They tell the story of where I come from, who I come from, what I’ve learned and who I’m becoming. I hope these songs encourage people to take the time to make their own version of that too. I think it’s important that we all do.”

Born and raised in the tiny Appalachian mountain town of Burnsville, NC, Gardner grew up in a family of natural musicians, learning to sing from her mother and guitar from her father. A loner-turned-artist with a gift for turning diary entries into cathartic anthems, she eventually left home for Nashville, chasing the Grand Ole Opry dream of her late grandfather — a dream that comes full circle with her Opry debut on August 6. Get tickets here. 

Following her recent Polaroids EP and breakout debut album — which earned her a “2025 Artist to Watch” nod from both the Recording Academy/GRAMMY and Amazon Music — Faded Polaroids finds Gardner stepping fully into her sound. From the soul-cleansing “Takin’ The Slow Ride” and smoldering “Concrete Cowboy,” to the rootsy, nostalgic title track and breezy “Love You Like Appalachia,” the album captures a rising star in her magic hour — honest, unfiltered, and unforgettable.

Gardner will bring Faded Polaroids to life on the road this summer and fall, with a run of headlining dates and festival appearances, including support on select shows for Gavin Adcock. Visit laniegardner.com for ticket information.

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LANIE GARDNER DROPS NEW EP POLAROIDS, SHINES AT CMA FEST 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.

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 closes 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.”

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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 album A 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.” 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.