Lanie Gardener Drops New EP After CMA Fest Performance

Fresh off her CMA Fest performance, Lanie Gardner has officially dropped her latest project — the Polaroids EP. The six-track collection includes her previously released single Buzzkill, which currently leads in streaming numbers and has clearly struck a chord with listeners.

Gardner used the energy of the CMA Fest stage to surprise fans with the news, announcing the EP during her set and releasing it less than 24 hours later. The quick turnaround caught many off guard, but fans were more than ready. Her live announcement created a wave of anticipation, and by the time the EP hit streaming platforms, Gardner had already built the momentum.

Polaroids showcases Gardner’s range, balancing vulnerable songwriting with confident delivery. While Buzzkill has already proven to be a standout, the remaining tracks give a fuller picture of where she’s headed musically — emotionally open but with a cool edge that keeps things from veering into cliché.