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Eleanor Johnston, known professionally as Cristy Lane is an American country music and gospel music singer, best known for a number of major country hits in the late 1970s and the early 1980s, including her cover version of the song "One Day at a Time".
American country and Christian music artist Cristy Lane has released 18 studio albums, 23 compilation albums, one video album, one music video, 33 singles and appeared on one album. Lane first recorded for various labels in the 1960s. In the 1970s, Lane's husband formed his own label titled LS Records and she recorded exclusively for the company. In 1977, Lane had her first charting singles on the Billboard country songs chart. This was followed by 1977's "Let Me Down Easy," which reached the top ten and became her first major country hit. She had further top ten country hits that year with "I'm Gonna Love You Anyway" and "Penny Arcade". Her first LS album was released in 1978 titled Cristy Lane Is the Name and featured her major hits from the year. In 1978, she had a top five hit with the single "I Just Can't Stay Married to You" and it appeared on her next studio album titled Love Lies. The album was her first to reach the Billboard country albums chart. In 1979, Lane switched to United Artists Records and had three more hits, including the top ten country single "Simple Little Words".
Cristy Lane Is the Name is a studio album by American country and Christian singer Cristy Lane. The album was released in February 1978 via LS Records and contained a total of 12 tracks. It was the second album issued in Lane's recording career and the first of many to be released on the LS label. The album featured seven singles releases, four of which became major hits on the North American country music charts between 1977 and 1978: "Let Me Down Easy", "Shake Me I Rattle", "I'm Gonna Love You Anyway" and "Penny Arcade". The album received positive reviews following its release.
"Let Me Down Easy" is a song first originally written and recorded by American singer–songwriter Lobo. The track first appeared on his 1972 album titled, Of a Simple Man. In 1977, it was recorded by American Christian and country singer Cristy Lane. It was released as a single via LS Records and became Lane's first major hit in the country music field. The song helped establish her career and would later be released on the 1977's Cristy Lane Is the Name. It received a positive response from writers and critics.
Love Lies is a studio album by American Christian and country music artist Cristy Lane. It was released in December 1978 via LS Records and contained 12 tracks. The album was the third released in Lane's music career and contained two singles. Its second single release, "I Just Can't Stay Married to You," became a top five country hit in both the United States and Canada. Love Lies received positive reviews from music critics and publications.
Simple Little Words is a studio album by American Christian and country artist Cristy Lane. It was released in September 1979 via United Artists Records and contained ten tracks. It was the fourth studio effort of Lane's music career and her first with the United Artists label. Simple Little Words produced three singles that became hits on the North American country charts. The album received a positive review following its release.
"I'm Gonna Love You Anyway" is a song written by Layng Martine Jr.. It was first recorded in 1976 by American country music performer Tanya Tucker. In 1978, it was released as a single by American Christian and country music singer Cristy Lane. Her version was the first to become commercially-successful, becoming her second top ten hit single on the Billboard country chart. The song was released on her 1978 studio release titled Cristy Lane Is the Name.
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"Simple Little Words" is a song written by Douglas Johnson that was originally recorded by American Christian and country music singer Cristy Lane. It was released as a single in 1979 via LS Records and became a top ten hit single on the country charts. The song was later released on Lane's 1979 album of the same name. It received positive reviews from writers and critics.
"Come to My Love" is a song composed by Sam Lorber and Jeff Silbar. It was first recorded by American Christian and country music singer Cristy Lane. In 1979, it was released as a single via United Artists Records and became a major hit single on the American country chart. The song was later released Lane's 1979 studio record titled Simple Little Words.
Ask Me to Dance is a studio album by American Christian and country singer Cristy Lane. It was released in March 1980 via United Artists Records and contained 11 tracks. It was the fifth studio album release of Lane's music career and her most commercially-successful, reaching the top 20 of the American country albums chart. Ask Me to Dance included Lane's signature and only number one single, "One Day at a Time". The album received positive reviews from critics following its release.
"Sweet Sexy Eyes" is a song written by Robert Jenkins that was originally recorded by American Christian and country singer Cristy Lane. It was released as a single via United Artists Records in August 1980 and reached major positions on the North American country charts. The song received positive reviews following its release.
"Cheatin' Is Still on My Mind" is a song written by Robert Jenkins that was originally recorded by American Christian and country singer Cristy Lane. It was released as a single via Liberty Records in 1981 and it became a top 40 single on the American country music chart. It was also released on Lane's seventh studio album titled Fragile – Handle with Care.
"Lies on Your Lips" is a song written by James Dowell and Larry Shell. It was originally recorded by American Christian and country singer Cristy Lane. It was released as a single via Liberty Records in 1981 and it became a top 40 single on the American country music chart. It was also released on Lane's seventh studio album titled Fragile – Handle with Care.
I Have a Dream is a studio album by American Christian and country singer Cristy Lane. It was released in February 1981 via Liberty Records and contained ten tracks. It was the sixth studio effort of Lane's recording career and the first to be issued with the Liberty Records. The project's title track became a top 20 hit on the American country chart in 1981 and the album also reached charting positions itself.
Fragile – Handle with Care is a studio album by American Christian and country singer Cristy Lane. It was released in September 1981 via Liberty Records and contained 11 tracks. It was the seventh studio album of Lane's music career and second to be issued on the Liberty label. Three singles were spawned from the project, including "Cheatin' Is Still on My Mind" and "Lies on Your Lips". Both songs made the top 40 on the American country chart.
One Day at a Time is a studio album by American Christian and country music singer Cristy Lane. It was first released in December 1981 via LS Records. It was Lane's eighth studio project in her music career and her first album of entirely Christian material. Included on the album was Lane's number one single, "One Day at a Time", along with covers of various gospel hymns. The record charted in various countries following its 1981 release.
Here's to Us is a studio album by American Christian and country singer Cristy Lane. It was released in December 1982 via Liberty Records and contained a total of ten tracks. It was the ninth studio album of Lane's career and spawned one single to country music radio titled "The Good Old Days". The single charted on the American country survey in 1982. The album itself also reached a charting position on the American country albums list.
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- ↑ Manheim, James. "Cristy Lane: Biography & History". AllMusic . Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- 1 2 3 Lane, Cristy (March 1981). ""Love to Love You"/"Everything I Own" (7" vinyl single)". Liberty Records . LT-1406.
- ↑ Lane, Cristy (February 1981). "I Have a Dream (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". Liberty Records . LT-1083.
- 1 2 Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- 1 2 "Search results for "Cristy Lane" (Country Singles)". RPM . Retrieved 7 May 2021.