Married before she was 20, she had three children by 1964.
Lane was born Eleanor Johnston to a family of 12 in Peoria, IL. She is also noteworthy as one of the builders of the Branson, MO, live-entertainment phenomenon. PNU9644.Cristy Lane is best remembered for her 1979 single "One Day at a Time," a gospel song that blended Protestant fervor with the language of self-help in a seamless, heartfelt whole. " One Day at a Time (Cassette Liner Notes and Album Information)". " One Day at a Time (International LP liner notes and album information)". ^ a b "New Zealand charts portal: Cristy Lane (albums)".^ a b "Cristy Lane chart history (Christian Albums)".^ a b c " One Day at a Time: Cristy Lane: Releases"." One Day at a Time (LP Liner Notes ad Album Information)". sfn error: no target: CITEREFBufwackOermann2003 ( help) " One Day at a Time (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". ^ a b c d e f Lane, Cristy (December 1981).^ a b c d " One Day at a Time: Cristy Lane: Songs, reviews, credits".Track listings Original version Side one (vinyl and cassette versions) No. It was also her first album to reach a peak position on the New Zealand albums chart, peaking in the top ten at number six. The original 1981 album on LS Records would become Lane's first to reach a peak position on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, peaking at number 17. A digital version of the Capitol LP was released decades later. Both " I Have a Dream" and "Footprints in the Sand" were featured on the Capitol release. The track listing featured two of Lane's Christian-themed singles that had not been issued on prior releases of the album. Through Capitol Records's "Special Markets" division, One Day at a Time was re-issued again in 1989. The new release featured the recordings " Ave Maria" and "I Love You More Everyday". In 1986, LS Records re-released the album with different track listing in a cassette format. Through direct television marketing, the album has been estimated to have sold over one million records. Nine cable networks and 120 affiliate television stations aired Lane's album. Both the book and album were sold on television through direct marketing advertisements in an eight-dollar combination package. In 1983, Lane's biography book was released in conjunction with the re-release of the album on Arrival Records. The original project was sold on television. It was originally offered as a vinyl LP, containing nine songs on both sides of the record. One Day at a Time was originally released in December 1981 on LS Records. One Day at a Time was first recorded between and November and December 1980 in sessions held in Nashville, Tennessee. When the album was re-released, several recordings were omitted, limiting the track listing to 12 songs. Also featured on the project was Lane's interpretations of traditional Christian hymns like " Amazing Grace", " Just a Closer Walk with Thee", " Rock of Ages" and " In the Garden".
The album's original track listing was a collection of 18 Christian and gospel songs, including the title tune. Her 1981 One Day at a Time LP would be her first Christian-themed project following the song's success. The song influenced Lane to transition her music career towards the Christian market. In 1980, the Christian song "One Day at a Time" reached number one on the Billboard country singles chart and became the biggest hit of her career. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Cristy Lane had several major hit singles on the North American country charts with songs like " Let Me Down Easy" and " I Just Can't Stay Married to You". Later in the decade, the album was released in a CD format with additional tracks added, while others were omitted. In 1982, it was released via Liberty Records and in 1983 on Arrival Records. The television advertisements brought increased sales to the album and it was re-released on several occasions. In 1983, Lane's biography was released and sold on television in conjunction with One Day at a Time. The record charted in various countries following its 1981 release. Included on the album was Lane's number one single, " One Day at a Time", along with covers of various gospel hymns. It was Lane's eighth studio project in her music career and her first album of entirely Christian material. It was first released in December 1981 via LS Records. One Day at a Time is a studio album by American Christian and country music singer Cristy Lane.