Christy Lane is an American country and gospel music artist, renowned for her spiritually-oriented music. Born in 1940 as Eleanor Johnston, Lane's music career took off in the late 1970s with the hit single "One Day at a Time," a gospel song that crossed over to the country charts. Her style is characterized by a warm, emotive vocal delivery that resonates with her faith-based themes. Lane's significant contribution to gospel and country music has made her a cherished figure in both genres.