– Today, rising country artist making a splash in Nashville and beyond, Lanie Gardner, announces her highly anticipated debut album A Songwriter’s Diary, out October 25, 2024 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. This 10-track collection, penned entirely by Gardner, offers a deeply personal glimpse into her journey as an artist — serving as both a reflective journal and an introduction to her musical identity.
In celebration of the album’s upcoming release, Gardner unveils her new song, ‘Somewhere, Nowhere in Carolina’ today. This soulful track captures the essence of her experience in the music industry, exploring feelings of disconnection and longing for home.
“I was defeated and wanted nothing more than to be ‘somewhere’ back home and ‘nowhere’ in my career,” Gardner shared about her inspiration. Through this song, she found her authentic self again, stating, “Today, I write songs for my fans, my friends, and my family who pulled me through such a dark time. But that day… I wrote a song for me.”
Listen to ‘Somewhere, Nowhere in Carolina’ HERE.
After her cover of ‘Dreams’ by Fleetwood Mac went viral with over 55 million views, Gardner realised she wanted a chance to introduce herself to fans with her own music and connect on a more intimate level. Featuring previously released tracks, ‘Lord Knows’ and ‘Mountains and Miller’, A Songwriter’s Diary offers a poignant look at Gardner’s personal journey and artistic evolution, emphasising the significance of her early work and the foundation from which she came from. Her fans will recognise the sentiment behind the title, inspired by her Instagram series of the same name.