Lanie Gardner is slated to release her sophomore record, Faded Polaroids, on Sept. 5.

Gardner co-wrote all 18-tracks on the album alongside writers including Jesse Frasure, Lori McKenna, Karen Fairchild, Laura Veltz and more. The album was produced by Oscar Charles, Jonathan Singleton, Chris Ganoudis and Don Miggs. To preview the release, Gardner shared the lead single, “High Divin”, which is available to stream: HERE.

Gardner shares of the album: “I created the idea of ‘Faded Polaroids’ using actual polaroids. Some brand new, others nicotine-stained, withered, torn and worn from being passed down through the years. It felt like zooming out on my whole life and finally seeing the bigger picture. These snapshots — these songs — are the most beautiful parts of me. They tell the story of where I come from, who I come from, what I’ve learned and who I’m becoming. I hope these songs encourage people to take the time to make their own version of that too. I think it’s important that we all do.”

Garnder has also shared the deeply personal title track, of which she said: “‘Faded Polaroids’ is the heart of the album. The idea came from going through a box of old photos. How I experience life today is because of those moments. 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.”

Pre-order Faded Polaroids:  HERE.

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