Lanie Lane

Lanie Lane (born 11 February 1987) is the stage name of Lanier Stefanie Myra Johnston, an Australian blues-jazz singer-songwriter and guitarist. Lane released two studio albums between 2011 and 2014. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2012, Lane was nominated for five awards. In February 2015, Lane announced she was "quitting" the music industry. The album track, "Betty Baby", is dedicated to the guitar. Before becoming famous she spent most of her time and interest in music and writing songs.

2010–2013: To the Horses

On 24 September 2010, she issued her debut single, "What Do I Do", which was the theme song for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation TV series, Crownies from July to December 2011.

In February 2011, Lane recorded the majority of her debut album. In August 2011, Lane recorded "(Oh Well) That's What You Get (Falling in Love with a Cowboy)".

Lane's debut album, To the Horses, was self-produced, released on Ivy League Records in October 2011 and it peaked at No. 12 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

In February 2012 she opened for Icehouse and Hall & Oates at a Day on the Green performance.

In March 2012, Lane covered The Black Keys' track, "Gold on the Ceiling", for Triple J's program, Like a Version.

At the APRA Music Awards of 2012, Lane was nominated for four awards. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2012, Lane was nominated for five awards. To the Horses was certified gold in Australia in 2013.

2014–2015: Night Shade to quitting music

In August 2014, Lane released "Celeste" the lead single from her second studio album, Night Shade, which was released in October 2014. Night Shade peaked at number 42 on the ARIA Charts.

In February 2015, Lane announced she's quitting the music industry indefinitely, admitting the "rock n roll lifestyle is no longer for me". In a lengthy statement, Lane said her love of creating, writing and playing music is still a "true joy" but the ambition for fame and attention in the industry is "completely" gone.

Discography Studio albums Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications AUS Night Shade Released: 24 October 2014 Label: Ivy League Music (IVY 248) Format: CD, download, LP 42

Extended plays Title Details Live at the Vanguard Released: 2010 Label: Lanie Lane (LL-001) Format: CD Note: Limited release live recording

Singles Year Title Album 2010 "What Do I Do" To the Horses 2011 "Now You're Home" Are You Ready Yet "Like Me Meaner" To the Horses "Ain't Hungry"/"My Man" "Bang Bang" "(Oh Well) That's What You Get (Falling in Love with a Cowboy)" 2012 "To the Horses" 2014 "Celeste" Night Shade "No Sound"

Awards and nominations AIR Awards The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. 2012 To the Horses Best Independent Blues and Roots Album APRA Awards The APRA Awards is an awards event, presented annually since 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". Lane has been nominated for five awards.

Best Female Artist Best Blues & Roots Album Breakthrough Artist - Release Lanie Lane for To the Horses Producer of the Year "(Oh Well) That's What You Get (Falling in Love with a Cowboy)" Best Video

EG Awards The EG Awards) are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. 2012 herself Best Female J Award The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005. 2011 herself Unearthed Artist of the Year