LANIE GARDNER ANNOUNCES FADED POLAROIDS (DELUXE) ARRIVING SEPTEMBER 4
TEASES ALBUM WITH FAN-SELECTED NEW SONG “YOU AIN’T MY DADDY”, OUT NOW
Courtesy of BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN – 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 stream the first new release, “You Ain’t My Daddy”, here.
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.
Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) Track List
1. “Takin’ The Slow Ride” (Lanie Gardner, Matt Jenkins, Jesse Frasure, Brad Tursi)
2. “Boys Like You” (Lanie Gardner, Jimmy Robbins, Henry Agincourt Allen)
3. “Boot Down” (Lanie Gardner, Allison Veltz-Cruz, Dallas Wilson, Ross Ellis)
4. “The Hills Have Eyes” (Lanie Gardner, Carlo Colasacco, Rufio Hooks)
5. “Little Bit Of Lovin’” (Lanie Gardner, Katie Cecil, Chris Ganoudis, Kasey Tyndall)
6. “Faded Polaroids” (Lanie Gardner, Oscar Charles, Lori McKenna, Barry Dean)
7. “Don’t Fall In Love” (Lanie Gardner, Zach Abend, Benjy Davis)
8. “Rattler And The Devil’s Whip” (Lanie Gardner, David Medlin, Daymon Osborn)
9. “Mama’s Kitchen Table” (Lanie Gardner, Karen Fairchild, Alysa Vanderheym)
10. “Hold Your Horses” (Lanie Gardner, Jonathan Hutcherson, Jamie Moore)
11. “Concrete Cowboy” (Lanie Gardner, Katie Cecil, Chris Ganoudis)
12. “How Long ‘Til Tennessee” (Lanie Gardner, Daniel Ross)
13. “Jeans” (Lanie Gardner, Kasey Tyndall, Logan Maggio, Beau Bailey)
14. “Love You Like Appalachia” (Lanie Gardner, Matt Jenkins, Jeremy Stover)
15. “Buzzkill” (Lanie Gardner, Katie Cecil, Chris Ganoudis)
16. “Ur Mad” (Lanie Gardner)
17. “Daddy Didn’t” (Lanie Gardner, Laura Veltz, Gordie Sampson)
18. “High Divin’” (Lanie Gardner, Cate Downey, Ryan McMahon)
19. “You Ain’t My Daddy” (Lanie Gardner, AJ Pruis, Joybeth Taylor)
20. “Bye Bye” (Lanie Gardner, Matt Dragstrem, Micah Carpenter, Steph Jones)
21. “Say It Sober” (Lanie Gardner, Luke Dick, Josh Jenkins)
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
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 launched a career that has since earned her recognition as 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, Jelly Roll, 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 2026, Faded Polaroids introduced listeners to Gardner’s most personal collection of songs to date. Now, with Faded Polaroids (Deluxe), she expands that story with three new tracks, continuing to explore the experiences and emotions that shaped the record.
