Lanie Gardner Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Lanie Gardner. Photo: Jessica Hood
Lanie Gardner made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday (Aug. 6), performing “Hills Have Eyes” and “Faded Polaroids,” the title track from her upcoming sophomore album, out Sept. 5. Gardner carried a Polaroid photo of her late grandfather to the center of the circle, dedicating the moment to him, fulfilling a dream he’d held before passing away.
The Burnsville, North Carolina native also released “Faded Polaroids” today (Aug. 8), which she wrote alongside Oscar Charles, Lori McKenna and Barry Dean.
“‘Faded Polaroids’ is the heart of the album,” Gardner shares. “The idea came from going through a box of old photos. How I experience life today is because of those moments,” she explains. “The biggest thing I’ve learned is how important it is to remember. The simple things make you happy, and to understand that, you have to search for yourself.”
Gardner will hit the road to join Gavin Adcock for select dates this fall.
