New Music Monday Carrie Lane Releases Cover by Sam Smith

Nov. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- Carrie Lane says,  "I chose to cover "I'm Not The Only One" by Sam Smith because I think the song is so real and relatable for anyone who has ever been in a relationship where there is infidelity. Emotional hurt can be felt so deeply and on so many different levels and it was really important for me to tap into the feeling of this song because it is a very raw and powerful thing to feel. "

Sam Smith is a game changer in the industry right now, his talent and message are equality influential on the music business. The video was shot by Michael Adams of Blackline Productions and I used a 1950s theme for this video because it represents a simpler time. I really wanted to use a black and white filter and shoot a scene with no hair and makeup to show the world that I am more than just a pretty face. I wanted the simplicity of the video to let my voice to shine, as many people expect pop singers now a days to have no talent and all show. Therefore, I really wanted to prove people wrong in this video. My mentor and friend Alison Balletta is featured in the video because she is a consistent source of strength and love in my life and it was important for me to include someone who means so much to me in this video. The song was dedicated to my grandparents who both passed when I was very young. The letter that is written in the beginning of the song was written from my Gramps to my Gram and the picture on the vanity is of both of them. They were always a role model for love for me and it was very special that I could include them in such a personal video.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlpN2QaxCHU



About Carrie Lane:

One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." Famous words uttered by Bob Marley, also the words printed on the tee-shirt Carrie Lane insisted on wearing to her first day of Kindergarten. That was just the start.

Carrie Lane was born and raised in Montclair, NJ, just outside NYC. At the age of just 4-years old, she auditioned for, and won, the lead of Wendy in Peter Pan. On opening night, Carrie forgot her lines. When she finally found her words, her voice was so small, the audience could barely even hear her. For most, this experience would have resulted in a flood of tears. But, this was not the case for Carrie. The overwhelming joy of simply being on stage and performing dwarfed any negative feelings and in that moment, a star was born.

Beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, Carrie was sought after by MSA Modeling Agency and immediately offered a contract. Since then she has become the face of Bangz, recently winning a competition for the spa chain’s search for an individual making a difference in their community and who exemplifies the belief that beauty comes from within. The prize was a cash donation to the charity of the winner’s choice. Carrie donated the money to juvenile diabetes, a cause she is passionate about, as she herself suffers from the disease.

Carrie never saw her diagnosis as a struggle, but rather a source of strength and motivating factor to help others through her music. “If just one person likes my music and it helps them find clarity in some aspect of their life, I am satisfied.”

“My favorite thing to write about is the world through my eyes. Nobody views the world through the same lens that you do and therefore you will always have a unique story to tell. One that nobody else has ever heard before.“

In 2013 Carrie started working with TMMA Entertainment. Her team consists of Executive Producers Jarrett Zellea and Jennifer Bernstein, as well as Producer Ron Geffen, and Recording Engineer and Sound Designer Daniel Plante. This team has worked on Grammy Award winning Records and Emmy Award winning Television Shows.

In 2014 Lane toured the NorthEast with her band, including Dan Traglia (Drummer, Musical Director) Vin Landolfi (Guitarist), and Dan Rufolo (Pianist). The celebrated team toured with Deleasa (Married To Jonas) and Reality Dance Tour which features YouTube sensations Taylor Caniff, Dillon Rupp, Aaron Carpenter, and Sammy Wilkinson. Lane continues to wow the community, walking on red carpets and supporting countless charities. She is currently working with Sound Affects to raise cancer awareness and will be performing in BidDaddy Entertainment's event on October 16th with Veronica Kole to raise awareness for Liver Cancer and  Star Dog's event on October 19th to raise money for the homeless with Zach Matari, Jenna Rose, and many more.  Carrie Lane continues to hone her craft in the studio and is set to debut her freshman EP later this year. Lane says of her writing experience, “The biggest hurdle I had to overcome in music is finding my voice and believing that I have one. I never thought I had a voice that anyone would want to hear until I found my inner confidence.” Just recently, Carrie Lane performed on Halloween in Nashville, TN.  Lane will be on the Klik Winter Lights Tour in Phoenix and LA in December.