Lanie
Gardner
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144
Ranking
Rising Artist
BIRTHDATE
BIRTHPLACE
Burnsville
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NC
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USA
26
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6
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Lanie Gardner is a rising country music singer-songwriter. Her viral 2020 cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” garnered over 60 million views, securing a deal with Republic Records. Her debut album, A Songwriter’s Diary (2024), and EP Polaroids (2025) feature hits like “Concrete Cowboy” and “Somewhere, Nowhere in Carolina.” She’s collaborated with Thomas Rhett, Warren Zeiders, and Dorothy on “Tombstone Town (Outlaw Country Remix).” Gardner has toured with Jonas Brothers, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and ZZ Ward. She was named a 2025 CMT Next Women of Country and Recording Academy Artist to Watch.
Early Life
Hailing from the small town of Burnsville, North Carolina, Lanie Gardner grew up in a household where she was deeply influenced by her grandfather’s love for classic rock and her father’s background as a musician, spending her childhood singing in the church choir and competing as a high school soccer player.
Career Highlights
After her 2020 bedroom-closet cover of Fleetwood Mac’s "Dreams" went viral with over 100 million views, North Carolina native Lanie Gardner parlayed the internet fame into a management deal with Kevin Jonas Sr. and a debut record contract with Republic Records. She eventually moved to Nashville and transitioned into the country-rock scene, signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville in 2024 to release her self-penned debut album "A Songwriter’s Diary" and earning a spot on the Twisters movie soundtrack. Her rapid ascent has been marked by high-profile collaborations with Thomas Rhett and Mick Fleetwood, a 2025 Grand Ole Opry debut, and the release of her sophomore album "Faded Polaroids" as she joins major 2026 tours.
Family & Personal Life
Lanie Gardner has recently been open about being in a relationship with a boyfriend who inspired her 2025 track "Concrete Cowboy." While she has not publicly named her partner, she often draws from her personal experiences with romance and heartbreak for her songwriting.
Current Tour & Setlist
Lanie Gardner joins Ty Myers for The Legal Tour starting June 11, 2026, while also hitting major cities like Fort Worth, Tampa, and Boston as a support act for Luke Bryan. Performing a mix of headlining festival slots and opening sets, she delivers a high-energy setlist featuring "Takin' The Slow Ride," "Buzzkill," and "Chasing the Wind."
