Cristy Lane

Cristy Lane is an American country and gospel singer best known for her 1980 hit «One Day at a Time», a devotional ballad that became one of the defining gospel-country crossover songs of its era and remains closely associated with her name. Her career built on a warm, sincere vocal style suited equally to secular country material and religious songs.

Beyond «One Day at a Time», Lane's catalog includes traditional hymns and standards such as «Amazing Grace» and «Man From Galilee», reflecting the strong gospel current running through much of her repertoire, alongside more conventional country fare. Her work sits within the tradition of country artists who moved fluidly between mainstream Nashville-style productions and faith-based material aimed at a devoted audience.

Lane's popularity through the late 1970s and 1980s made her a familiar presence on country charts and gospel radio, and her signature song continues to be regarded as a staple of inspirational country music, still recognized decades after its release.