{{Short description|Australian singer-songwriter}} {{Use Australian English|date=February 2025}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Lane Pittman | image = | caption = | birth_date = 2007 | birth_place = Mount Isa, Queensland | origin = | genre = {{hlist|Country}} | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}} | instrument = | years_active = 2022–present | label = {{flat list|Chugg Music}} | website = {{URL|www.lanepittmanofficial.com/}} }}
'''Lane Pittman''' (born 2007) is an Australian country singer-songwriter. Pittman went viral aged 15 with his audition for 2022 season of ''The Voice Australia'', where he sang "Even Though I'm Leaving" by Luke Combs. In 2024, Chugg Music released his self-titled extended play (EP).
== Early Life == Lane Pittman was born in Mount Isa, Queensland, and raised in Tamworth, New South Wales,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Lane Pittman |url=https://www.chuggmusic.com/lane-pittman |access-date=2 February 2025 |publisher=Chugg Music}}</ref> known for the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Pittman told ''Rolling Stone Australia'' that since joining the choir in primary school, "I kind of always had dreamed of doing music as a job." He did several gigs in 2020 before the COVID-19 lockdowns.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=Jade |last2=Lochrie |first2=Conor |date=31 January 2025 |title=Lane Pittman on Country Music Fever and Touring with Luke Combs |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/lane-pittman-luke-combs-tour-interview-71531/ |access-date=2 February 2024 |website=Rolling Stone Australia}}</ref>
== Career == ===2022: The Voice === In April 2022,<ref name=":2" /> Pittman auditioned for ''The Voice'' with a rendition of "Even Though I'm Leaving" by Luke Combs. He was 15. He did it only because his friends dared him to.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Varvaris |first=Mary |date=21 January 2025 |title=Lane Pittman Only Auditioned For 'The Voice' Because His Mates Dared Him To |url=https://themusic.com.au/news/lane-pittman-only-auditioned-for-the-voice-because-his-mates-dared-him-to/EkuoBAcGCQg/21-01-25 |access-date=2 February 2025 |website=The Music}}</ref> Nevertheless, his performance impressed the judges and received millions of views on social media. Pittman joined Keith Urban's team and reached the semi-finals,<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Dobson |first=Emily |date=31 January 2025 |title=Lane Pittman on touring with country icon Luke Combs a second time |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-31/lane-pittman-country-musician-on-tour-luke-combs/104871070 |access-date=2 February 2025 |website=ABC News}}</ref> where he sang "Father and Son".<ref name=":3" /> Urban, a country artist, praised him for his authenticity.<ref name=":0" />
{| class="wikitable collapsible" style="width:100%; margin:1em auto 1em auto; text-align:center;" |- ! colspan="4"| ''The Voice'' performances and results (2022) |- ! scope="col"| Episode ! scope="col"| Song ! scope="col"| Original Artist ! scope="col"| Result |- ! Audition | "Even Though I'm Leaving" | Luke Combs | Through to The Callbacks |- ! The Callbacks | "Driver's License" {{small|(vs Freddie Bailey and Danny Phegan)}} | Olivia Rodrigo | Through to Battles |- ! Battles | "Edge of Midnight" | Miley Cyrus | Through to Semi Final |- ! Semi Final (5th - 8th) | "Father and Son" | Cat Stevens | Eliminated |- |}
===2023-present: ''Lane Pittman'' and ''What Now?''=== In 2023, Combs eventually noticed Pittman's viral audition and invited him to open for his world tour's Australian leg. Pittman began playing for larger audiences.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> In August 2023, he released "Love in a Country Town", followed by "Ain't Too Much to Ask" in November 2023. The two singles appeared on his self-titled, six-track extended play (EP) released by Chugg Music in March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Ellie |date=22 February 2024 |title=Lane Pittman Announces Self-Titled Debut EP |url=https://countrytown.com/news/lane-pittman-announces-self-titled-debut-ep/bGHSfmFgY2I/22-02-24 |access-date=2 February 2025 |website=Countrytown}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> ''Lane Pittman'' peaked at #8 on the Australian Artist Albums Chart and #14 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cdn.aria.com.au/pdfs/25887EB33BB207F1F80572F4F2BD00CA559DCFEDECFDB23AC1EA90A51CA4E8B2/ARIA%20Australian%20Artist%20Albums%20Chart.pdf?seq=42|title= ARIA AUSTRALIAN ARTIST ALBUMS CHART|website=ARIA Charts|date=25 March 2025|access-date=13 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cdn.aria.com.au/pdfs/25887EB33BB207F1F80572F4F2BD00CA559DCFEDECFDB23AC1EA90A51CA4E8B2/ARIA%20Country%20Albums%20Chart.pdf?seq=42|title= ARIA COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART|website=ARIA Charts|date=25 March 2025|access-date=13 February 2025}}</ref>
In January 2025, Pittman was also awarded a Golden Guitar Award for New Talent of the Year at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.<ref name=":1" /> The same month, Combs invited Pittman back for the Australian and New Zealand shows of his ''Growin' Up and Gettin' Old'' Tour (2024{{Endash}}2025). It included some of the biggest shows of Pittman's career, such as Stadium Australia in Sydney.<ref name=":1" /> It was also his first time overseas.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Fitzpatrick |first=Jake |date=16 January 2025 |title=Lane Pittman: Australian Country Music's Secret Weapon |url=https://themusic.com.au/features/lane-pittman-2025-tamworth-country-music-festival-interview/OWKHLSwvLlE/16-01-25 |access-date=3 February 2025 |website=The Music}}</ref>
In August 2025, Pitmann released the single "Man I'm Turning Out to Be"; a tribute to his father.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://countrytown.com/news/lane-pittman-shares-emotional-tribute-to-his-father-on-man-i-m-turning-out-to-be/feHDkZCTkpU/01-08-25|title= Lane Pittman Shares Emotional Tribute To His Father On "Man I'm Turning Out to Be"|website=Country Town|date=1 August 2025|access-date=2 August 2025}}</ref> In April 2026, Pittman released his second EP, ''What Now?''.
==Discography== ===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1" |+ List of EPs, with selected details ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;" | EP details ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart<br />positions |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em; font-size:85%" | AUS <br> Country<br /> <ref> For: ''Lane Pittman'' {{cite web|url=https://cdn.aria.com.au/pdfs/BE78A2CD5E8185DD8395CA989E81F91064449EF38B8E3F9FF57A922A9A3577EA/ARIA%20Country%20Albums%20Chart.pdf?seq=42|title= ARIA COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART 18 March 2024|website=ARIA Charts|date=18 March 2024|access-date=18 April 2026}} For: ''What Now?'' {{cite web|url=https://cdn.aria.com.au/pdfs/C13857C88F4199569F15EFE093537FDA031E9AF4DF6DA9B8DE017BBA9268F959/ARIA%20Country%20Albums%20Chart.pdf?seq=44|title= ARIA COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART 20 April 2026|website=ARIA Charts|date=20 April 2026|access-date=18 April 2026}}</ref> ! scope="col" style="width:3em; font-size:85%" | AUS Artist <br> Country<br /> <ref> For: ''Lane Pittman'' {{cite web|url=https://cdn.aria.com.au/pdfs/BE78A2CD5E8185DD8395CA989E81F91064449EF38B8E3F9FF57A922A9A3577EA/ARIA%20Australian%20Artist%20Country%20Albums%20Chart.pdf?seq=42|title= ARIA AUS ARTIST COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART 18 March 2024|website=ARIA Charts|date=18 March 2024|access-date=18 April 2026}} For: ''What Now?'' {{cite web|url=https://cdn.aria.com.au/pdfs/C13857C88F4199569F15EFE093537FDA031E9AF4DF6DA9B8DE017BBA9268F959/ARIA%20Australian%20Artist%20Country%20Albums%20Chart.pdf?seq=444|title= ARIA AUS ARTIST COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART|website=ARIA Charts|date=20 April 2026|access-date=18 April 2026}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Lane Pittman'' | * Released: 8 March 2024 * Label: Chugg Music (CHG034) * Format: digital download | 25 || 2 |- ! scope="row" | ''What Now?'' | * Released: 10 April 2026 * Label: Chugg Music (CHG044) * Format: digital download | 23 || 3 |}
==Awards and nominations== ===AIR Awards=== The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | rowspan="1"| 2025 | ''Lane Pittman'' | Best Independent Country Album or EP | {{nom}} | rowspan="1"| <ref name="AIRawards2025noms">{{cite web|url=https://www.thenote.com.au/news/air-awards-2025-nominees|title= The Nominees for the 2025 AIR Awards Are Here |website=The Note|date=13 May 2025|access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref> |- {{end}}
===Country Music Awards of Australia=== The Country Music Awards of Australia is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. They commenced in 1973.
{{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- |- | rowspan="2"| 2025 || rowspan="2"| Lane Pittmann || Male Artist of the Year || {{nom}} || rowspan="2"| <ref name="GGAnoms2025">{{cite web|url=https://countrytown.com/news/troy-cassar-daley-kasey-chambers-james-johnston-lead-2025-golden-guitar-nominations/-StH7ezv7hE/19-11-24# |title= Troy Cassar-Daley, Michael Waugh, Kasey Chambers Lead 2025 Golden Guitar Nominations|website=Country Town|date=19 November 2024}}</ref><ref name="GGwins 2025">{{cite web|url=https://www.noise11.com/news/golden-guitar-awards-winners-list-2025-20250125|title=Golden Guitar Awards Winners List 2025 |website=noise11|date=25 January 2025|access-date=26 January 2025}}</ref> |- | New Artist of the Year || {{won}} |- | rowspan="1"| 2026 || "Amen for the Weekend" || Single of the Year || {{nom}} || rowspan="2"| <ref name="CMAA noms 26">{{cite web|url=https://country.com.au/images/Docs/AWARDS_DOCS/2026_AWARDS/2026_GOLDEN_GUITAR_AWARDS_FINALISTS.pdf|title= 54th Country Music Awards of Australia 2026 Toyota Golden Guitar Awards NOMINEES|website=Country|date=December 2025|access-date=10 December 2025}}</ref> |- {{end}}
===Rolling Stone Australia Awards=== The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of ''Rolling Stone'' magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.
{{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2025 | Lane Pittman | Best New Artist | {{shortlist}} | <ref name="RSAlong25">{{cite web|url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rolling-stone-australia-awards-longlist-revealed-73101/|title= 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards: Longlist Revealed|publisher=Rolling Stone Australia|date=5 March 2025|access-date=6 March 2025}}</ref> |- {{end}}
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links ==
* [https://www.lanepittmanofficial.com/ Official website]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pittman, Lane}} Category:Australian singer-songwriters Category:Living people Category:2007 births Category:The Voice (Australian TV series) contestants