footprints in the sand By Cristy Lane With Lyrics

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Lane, Cristy Biography

In 1980 Cristy Lane put a new spin on country music, topping the charts with a new style of song. The inspirational hit "One Day at a Time" brought a sense of sweet gospel goodness to a genre that is traditionally fraught with songs of heartache and moonshine. In the 1980s she joined a host of prominent country performers in supporting the growth of the resort town of Branson, Missouri, helping to turn that locale into a haven for country music revivals. From the early days of her career, Lane worked closely with her husband, Lee Stoller, a capable entrepreneur who served as her manager and publicist. The couple pioneered the concepts of television marketing and internet promotions, single-handedly boosting sales of Lane's records to multiple platinum levels.

Born Eleanor Johnston on January 8, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois, Cristy Lane was the eighth of 12 siblings. She was raised in a stark east side neighborhood near the industrial area of the town's South Main Street. Living as she did against a backdrop of poverty, she developed an unusually shy personality and spoke with a lisp. She was a not a likely candidate for future fame, in particular not for success as a recording star.

While still in her teens Lane married Lee Stoller. Within five years they had three children: Kevin, Tammy, and Cindy. A former U.S. Marine, Stoller had been recently discharged and was selling kitchenware for a living when the two met at a skating rink. He, like Lane, was acquainted with poverty from childhood.

Husband Liked Her Singing
In spite of her shyness, Lane possessed a beautiful voice and had been a member of her school choir. As Stoller became aware of her natural talent, he encouraged her to sing; being a natural entrepreneur, he took charge of her career from the outset. By 1968 Lane was performing limited engagements at local nightclubs, and that year she landed a guest spot on the National Barn Dance on WLS Radio. For her national debut she took the stage name of Cristy Lane, naming herself after her favorite disc jockey, the late Chris Lane (Alexander) from Peoria. The radio spot failed to ignite her career, and in 1969 Stoller attempted to negotiate with the congressionally chartered United Service Organization (USO) for Lane to appear in a tour of the war theater in Vietnam. Stoller's bid with the USO failed, but he arranged independently for Lane to entertain U.S. servicemen through engagements that he booked at officers' clubs and similar venues for a fee of $500 for each performance. In all, Lane performed in 120 shows during the 90-day tour. Reports vary as to the actual size of her audiences, but she entertained over 100,000 troops, with some estimates as high as 300,000.

It was difficult for the naturally shy Lane to entertain in remote jungle locations, in the midst of an armed conflict. On more than one occasion she found herself in serious jeopardy and in one traumatic episode a helicopter in which she was riding crashed into a combat zone. Suffering from injuries, exhaustion, and stress, Lane became seriously ill, both mentally and physically. By 1970 she had attempted suicide on two separate occasions. In addition to the physical toll taken, the tour left her financially distressed, as the venture realized a net loss of $12,000, leaving Lane and her husband with little recourse but to mortgage their property.

Career Took Form
During those early years, Lane distinguished herself for her resilience as much as for her vocal talent. After returning to the United States, she and Stoller invested in two Peoria nightclubs, temporarily promoting Lane's career as the featured headliner at the clubs until 1972, when they sold both clubs and moved to Nashville.

Against the backdrop of the home of the Grand Ole Opry, her career gained momentum. She signed with Capitol Records briefly before recording for her husband's private studio, LS Records, in the late 1970s. In 1977 she released a debut single, "Trying to Forget about You." This track hit the charts, as did a follow-up release, "Sweet Deceiver." The following year she released a single track, "Let Me Down Easy," which was picked as the background on a national news story about a balloon festival. That small exposure brought sufficient notoriety to catapult the song into the top ten.
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It's awesome how God carries us through our burdens without us knowing

roperonzy
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❤❤😢 thank you Jesus thank you for never leaving Menards forsaken me thank you for your mercy and your grace thank you for walking with me thank you Jesus I glorify on the adore you and I lift you up in a praise you thank you for following me amen😊

nickeshajibbinson
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Beautiful... Some days it seems like I am walking this earth alone. I miss my son with all my heart, and there are times, I just don't think I can make another minute without him. But it is then that God comes to me. I know he carries me through all these storms of life...

msiddian
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I grew up on Cristy Lane's music.
Love her to the moon and back.
One of my favourite voices.
God bless you Cristy Lane.
A favourite voice in Jamaica 🇯🇲.

grannyrule
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wow PRISE THE LORD .ganda nmn ng upload mo kuyakuy ..FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND kapag tayo ay naglalakbay sa takbo ng ating buhay sundan natin sya kaya one set of footprints in the sand isa sa KANYA isa sa atin kpg tayo ay naglalakbay kasama ntin ang kanyang footprints mging sa mga pagsubok sa buahy mging sa mga kabiguan at upang hindi tayo manghina sa lahat ng bagay let us walk WITH THE SET OF FOOT PRINTS IN THE SAND ganda kuyakuy unlimited stars for you

DINGANGBATODARNA
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Lord, thank u for carrying me through the storms in my life.

carolwilson
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I love this poem I love you my lord Amen

debbieanderson
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I thank you my Lord fir bringing this song into mt thoughts .It was so profound that I had to find it and sing it.Thank you for carrying me in your hands❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

kathleenreefer
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Wheneveer I am down and blue I will get out my Cristy lane tapes and listen to them This music really relaxes me Her music makes me realize just how close the Lord really is All a person has to do is open up their hearrt and let the Lord in Amen

sherriterryberry
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Letting time show it will be okay..love to you

lesliehilesgardener
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I always thank the Lord for always carrying me. 🙏🙏🙏

to-toyvlogs
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what better way to start my morning.... this is one of the best songs i have heard in a while nw.... it jus calms my soul....

lakeishagilfillian
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im now going on 16 and everytime i hear this song i remember my days as a liitle girl my mother use to play this for me every night before bed and its only now i realize what this song means ... its truly ah beautiful song. i believe the lord is always with me and he will never ever leave his children in happiest even the saddest times he'd be there... i not afraid and ashamed to say i love the lord <3

kaylaalexandar
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Oh Lord ty 4 d Love in every situation. 🎉❤❤❤❤❤

TARAMARCELLE-gmnr
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I am at work sitting and this song just start to play on my heart

leroywalker
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What a moving song. I’ll never forget the lesson learned by this

tdawg
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i love this song, , , god is most powerful than others...

anelynandalan
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I always listen to this song in the 90's when I was in high school. This song made me have more faith in God during my hard times.
Glory be to God!

davelynch
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I remember I hear this song as a young child and I never hear it again tonight this song came to me and I'm telling you the words mean a lot thanks you JESUS

theloniathompson
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Really beautiful song and video, my friend!

PeterMackett