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Chris Lane
Lane in 2022
Born
Christopher Eric Lane[1]

(1984-11-09) November 9, 1984 (age 40)[2]
Kernersville, North Carolina, U.S.[2]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2012–present
Spouse
Lauren Bushnell
​
(m. 2019)​
[3]
Children2
Musical career
GenresCountry pop[2]
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Websiteiamchrislane.com

Christopher Eric Lane (born November 9, 1984) is an American country music singer and songwriter. He has released one album as frontman of the Chris Lane Band, a second album, Girl Problems, and a third album, Laps Around the Sun. via Big Loud Records. Lane has charted seven singles on Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay, three of which went to No. 1 ("Fix", "I Don't Know About You", and "Big, Big Plans").

Early life and career beginnings

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Lane grew up in Kernersville, North Carolina, and has a twin brother named Cory.[4] While attending Glenn High School, he and his brother played football and baseball, and both went on to play baseball in college at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Lane learned to play the guitar when sports injuries affected his chances of a professional baseball career. In his hometown he worked for his father's landscaping business and started a cover band that played in High Point University cafeteria. In 2007, Lane and his brother auditioned for the seventh season of American Idol but did not make it to Hollywood.[5] It wasn't until 2008 when Chris’s high school friend Brent Eliason introduced him to Seth England of Big Loud Mountain and told his 'Uncle Seth' he had to listen to his mixtape. This was the moment which launched Chris's career as an up-and-coming country music artist.[4][6][7]

Career

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Before pursuing a solo career, Lane fronted the Chris Lane Band.[8] Their album Let's Ride charted on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in 2012.[9] He moved to Nashville in 2013.[6] Lane has opened for The Band Perry, Eli Young Band, Lee Brice, Chris Young and Brantley Gilbert, among others.[10] In 2014, he opened for Florida Georgia Line on their This Is How We Roll Tour.[11][12]

Chris Lane live at 98.5 KYGO's Christmas Jam, 2017

Lane's debut single, "Broken Windshield View", was released to country radio on June 10, 2014, by Big Loud Mountain.[10] The song was written by Rodney Clawson, Shane Minor, and David Lee Murphy and produced by Joey Moi.[4][13] It was featured on Sirius XM's The Highway and iTunes' New and Noteworthy.[10] It sold 11,000 downloads in its first week of release[14] and reached number 45 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.[15] As of August 2014, it has sold 43,000 downloads.[16][17] It was also included on an extended play.[4][13]

Lane released his debut album Girl Problems in August 2016. It accounted for the singles "Fix" and "For Her".[2] His second album, Laps Around the Sun, produced the duet "Take Back Home Girl" (featuring Tori Kelly) and "I Don't Know About You".[2] In 2019, "Big, Big Plans" was released and became his third number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, but it was never included on an album, and after "Fill Them Boots" failed to reach the top 40 of the chart in 2021, he parted ways with Big Loud.

In 2021, he featured on the single "Tailgate to Heaven" by Canadian country artist Shawn Austin.[18]

Lane signed a joint venture with his own imprint Voyager Records and the newly-developed Red Street Records in 2023 and "Find Another Bar" will be released on August 21, 2023, as his first single for the label.[19]

Personal life

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In 2018, Lane began dating Lauren Bushnell, the winner of the 20th season of The Bachelor. They got engaged on June 16, 2019.[20] The two married in Nashville on October 25, 2019.[21] On December 6, 2020, Lane and Bushnell announced they were expecting their first child.[22] On January 1, 2021, it was revealed that the baby would be a son.[23] On June 8, 2021, their son was born.[24] On June 6, 2022, Lane and Bushnell announced that they were expecting their second child in late October.[25] On October 16, 2022, their second son was born.[26]

Discography

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Chris Lane discography
Studio albums3
EPs2
Singles9
Music videos6
No. 1 singles (Billboard)3
No. 1 singles (overall)4

Albums

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Title Album details Peak positions Sales certifications
US
[27] 		US Country
[9] 		CAN
[28]
Let's Ride
(with Chris Lane Band)
  • Release date: April 17, 2012
  • Label: Loradale Drive
 — 75 —
Girl Problems
  • Release date: August 5, 2016
  • Label: Big Loud
 55 8 83
Laps Around the Sun
  • Release date: July 13, 2018[30]
  • Label: Big Loud
 83 8 51
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Extended plays

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Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
US Country
[9] 		US Heat
[32] 		US Indie
[33]
Fix
  • Release date: November 13, 2015
  • Label: Big Loud Mountain
 23 4 40
Take Back Home
  • Release date: November 17, 2017[35]
  • Label: Big Loud Mountain
 — — —

Singles

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As lead artist

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Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[36] 		US Country
[15] 		US Country Airplay
[37] 		CAN
[38] 		CAN Country
[39]
2012 "All I Ever Needed"
(with Chris Lane Band) 		— — — — — Let's Ride
"Let's Ride"
(with Chris Lane Band) 		— — — — —
2014 "Broken Windshield View" — 45 56 — — Non-album single
2015 "Fix" 65 10 1 100 8 Girl Problems
2016 "For Her" 92 17 10 — 1
2017 "Take Back Home Girl"
(featuring Tori Kelly) 		55 12 8 79 3
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[31]
 Laps Around the Sun
2018 "I Don't Know About You" 39 2 1 85 1
2019 "Big, Big Plans" 42 3 1 — 5
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[31]
 Non-album singles
2021 "Fill Them Boots" — — 41 — —
2023 "Find Another Bar" — — 28 — — TBD
2025 "If I Die Before You"[42] — — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
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Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[38] 		CAN Country
[39]
2021 "Tailgate to Heaven"
(Shawn Austin featuring Chris Lane) 		61 5 Planes Don't Wait

Music videos

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Year Video Director
2012 "Let's Ride"[44] John Ryan Flaherty
2014 "Broken Windshield View"[45] Robert Hales
2016 "Fix"[46] TK McKamy
"For Her"[47]
2017 "Take Back Home Girl"[48]
(featuring Tori Kelly) 		Justin Clough
2018 "I Don't Know About You"[49]
2021 "Tailgate to Heaven"[50]
(with Shawn Austin)

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient/Work Result Ref
2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Best New Country Artist Chris Lane Nominated [51]
ACM Awards New Male Vocalist of the Year Nominated [52]
2022 Canadian Country Music Association Single of the Year "Tailgate to Heaven" (with Shawn Austin) Nominated [53][54]

References

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  1. ^ "Results for Christopher Eric Lane". Broadcast Music Incorporated. Archived from the original on 23 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Chris Lane biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Inside Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell's Wedding: Tears, a Surprise Kiss and One Crazy Bouquet Toss". People. October 30, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d Nicholson, Jessica (July 14, 2014). "MusicRowPics: Chris Lane". MusicRow. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  5. ^ "New Artist Chris Lane... He Auditioned For American Idol, It Wasn't Pretty!". 969 the Kat. iHeartMedia, Inc. Archived from the original on March 19, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  6. ^ a b Despres, Tricia (December 2, 2015). "Chris Lane Has Plenty to Look Forward To In 2016". Chicago Sun-Times. Sun-Times Media, LLC. Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  7. ^ Weaver, Chris (August 27, 2014). "Chris Lane's music video featuring hometown of Kernersville premieres on CMT". Fox 8 WGHP. Tribune Broadcasting. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  8. ^ "Chris Lane, 'Broken Windshield View' [Listen]". Taste of Country. June 30, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  9. ^ a b c "Chris Lane Chart History – Top Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  10. ^ a b c Papadatos, Markos (June 10, 2014). "Review: Chris Lane rocks on new country single 'Broken Windshield View'". Digital Journal. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  11. ^ Watts, Cindy (July 4, 2014). "Chris Lane rolls on after Florida Georgia Line tour". The Tennessean. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  12. ^ Holtzclaw, Mike (August 15, 2014). "Chris Lane follows the 'Broken Windshield View' to Hampton Roads". Daily Press. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  13. ^ a b Harris, Vincent (August 21, 2014). "Chris Lane rising on country charts". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  14. ^ Bjorke, Matt (June 19, 2014). "Country Chart News: The Top 30 Digital Singles For June 19, 2014". Roughstock. Archived from the original on September 5, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  15. ^ a b "Chris Lane Chart History – Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  16. ^ Papadatos, Markos (August 27, 2014). "Review: Chris Lane delivers on new video for 'Broken Windshield View'". Digital Journal. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  17. ^ Bjorke, Matt (August 27, 2014). "Chris Lane's "Broken Windshield View" Video Debuts". Roughstock. Archived from the original on September 5, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  18. ^ Colley, Katie (August 11, 2021). "Shawn Austin Teams Up With Country Superstar Chris Lane On New Single 'Tailgate To Heaven'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021.
  19. ^ "Red Street Records Joines Forces with Multi-Platinum Country Star Chris Lane and Voyager Records". Red Street Records. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  20. ^ "Chris Lane Engaged to Lauren Bushnell: All the Proposal Details". People. 18 June 2019.
  21. ^ "Inside Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell's Wedding: Tears, a Surprise Kiss and One Crazy Bouquet Toss". People. October 30, 2019.
  22. ^ "Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell Expecting Their First Child: 'I Had a Funny Feeling I Was Pregnant'". People. December 6, 2020.
  23. ^ "Chris and Lauren Lane Reveal They're Having a Baby Boy". Entertainment Tonight. January 1, 2021.
  24. ^ "Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell Lane Welcome Baby Son Dutton Walker: 'Immediate, Unconditional Love'". People. June 10, 2021.
  25. ^ "Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell Lane Expecting Second Baby: 'Two Under 2!'". People. June 6, 2022.
  26. ^ "Lauren Bushnell Lane Delivers Baby Boy No. 2 with Chris Lane". People. October 18, 2022.
  27. ^ "Chris Lane Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  28. ^ "Chris Lane Chart History – Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  29. ^ Bjorke, Matt (July 10, 2017). "Top 10 Country Album Sales Chart: July 10, 2017". Roughstock.
  30. ^ Weatherby, Taylor (June 14, 2018). "Chris Lane's New Album 'Laps Around the Sun' Track List & Release Date". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  31. ^ a b c d e f "American certifications – Chris Lane". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  32. ^ "Chris Lane Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  33. ^ "Chris Lane Chart History - Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  34. ^ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on July 13, 2016.
  35. ^ "Amazon.com: Take Back Home: Chris Lane: MP3 Downloads". Amazon Music. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  36. ^ "Chris Lane Chart History – Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  37. ^ "Chris Lane Chart History – Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  38. ^ a b "Chris Lane Chart History – Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  39. ^ a b "Chris Lane Chart History – Canada Country". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  40. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Chris Lane – Fix". Music Canada.
  41. ^ "Canadian certifications – Chris Lane". Music Canada. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  42. ^ "Country Aircheck Weekly, Issue 939" (PDF). December 9, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  43. ^ "Canadian certifications – Shawn Austin – Tailgate To Heaven (feat. Chris Lane)". Music Canada. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  44. ^ "Chris Lane Band "Let's Ride" (Official Video)". 23 March 2014. Retrieved September 25, 2016 – via YouTube.
  45. ^ "CMT : Videos : Chris Lane : Broken Windshield View". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on August 31, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  46. ^ "CMT : Videos : Chris Lane : Fix". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on January 9, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  47. ^ "CMT : Videos : Chris Lane : For Her". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on September 18, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
  48. ^ "Chris Lane Takes It Back Home With Tori Kelly For New Music Video World Premiering Today". The Country Note. 6 November 2017. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  49. ^ "Chris Lane Shares "I Don't Know About You" Music Video". Radio.com. 23 October 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  50. ^ "Shawn Austin - Tailgate To Heaven (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. November 4, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  51. ^ "Here's The Complete List Of #iHeartAwards Winners | iHeartRadio Music Awards | iHeartRadio". iHeartRadio. Archived from the original on 6 March 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  52. ^ "Chris Lane Continues Rapid Climb With First ACM Awards Nomination". Big Loud Records. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  53. ^ "2022 CCMA AWARD NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. 20 July 2022. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  54. ^ "TENILLE TOWNES TAKES HOME FOUR WINS AT THE 2022 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD". Canadian Country Music Association (Press release). Global News Wire. September 11, 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022.
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