[2] Her first LS album was released in 1978 titled Cristy Lane Is the Name and featured her major hits from the year.

[3] In 1978, she had a top five hit with the single "I Just Can't Stay Married to You" and it appeared on her next studio album titled Love Lies.

[4][1] In 1979, Lane switched to United Artists Records and had three more hits, including the top ten country single "Simple Little Words".

[1][2] In 1980, Lane's cover of the Christian piece titled "One Day at a Time" reached number one on the country chart.

[1] Among her more recent compilations, 22 All Time Favorites, reached the Billboard country albums chart, peaking at number 62.