Lane McCray facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lane McCray
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Donald Lane McCray Jr. |
| Also known as | Lane |
| Born | April 13, 1962 Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | Eurodance, pop, gospel, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, rapper, artist |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | McCray Records |
| Associated acts | La Bouche McCray |
Lane McCray (born April 13, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, and rapper. He is most famous for being the lead singer of the Eurodance music group La Bouche.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Lane McCray served in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in different places around the world. Even while in the military, Lane was a talented performer. He acted in many musical theater shows across the U.S. These included famous plays like West Side Story and A Chorus Line.
McCray decided to leave the Air Force to focus on his music career. He moved to Saarbrücken, Germany. There, he met Melanie Thornton (1967–2001). They both sang in a band called Groovin' Affairs. Soon after, they formed the very successful group La Bouche.
La Bouche and Solo Career
La Bouche became well-known for their Eurodance hits. After Melanie Thornton sadly passed away in a plane accident in 2001, Lane took a break from music. He needed time to grieve for his friend and music partner.
Around 2015, Lane started working with new singers for La Bouche. These singers included Dana Rayne, Timi Kullai, and Sophie Cairo. Lane remained the main focus of the group.
In September 2019, Lane planned to release new music with La Bouche. He wanted to put out a new single and then a full album.
By 2020, McCray began a new music journey under his own name, "MCCRAY." His first song released by McCray Records was called "Save My Life." He explained that he enjoys many different types of music. MCCRAY's newest song, "I Keep Running," came out on October 1, 2021.
Personal Life and Interests
Lane McCray is the son of Lane McCray Sr. and Joyce McCray. He has two sisters, Doreen and Deidre. Lane is also a father to Shannon Breonna McCray and a grandfather to Hamza Ishmael and Hafsa.
Lane lives in Germany. He enjoys expressing himself through painting. He has even opened his own "Lane McCray Art Gallery." You can find and buy his artwork on his official website: http://lanemccray.com//.
Lane McCray also spends a lot of his time helping others. He works to teach people about HIV/AIDS. He does this through local, national, and international organizations.
Discography
- 2021 - I Keep Running (McCray Records)
- 2021 - Save My Life (McCray Records)
- 2020 - Ringing The Bells of Christmas (Blanco Y Negro)
- 2020 - One Night In Heaven (Nene Musik)
- 2018 - Night After Night (Nene Musik)
- 2017 - Sweet Dreams 2017 (McCray Records)
- 2017 - Thankful (McCray Records)
- 2016 - I Feel You/Single Lane McCray Featuring BG The Prince of Rap (DMN Records)
- 2016 - Dream/Single by Lane McCray (DMN Records)
- 2015 - Sweet Dreams/Single by Lane McCray Vs DJane Monique (DMN Records)
- 2015 - Part of Me/Single by Lane McCray Featuring Maestro Riko (DMN Records)
- 2014 - Heartbeat/Single by Lane McCray Featuring Down South (DMN Records)
- 2008 - Be My Lady/Single (202 Digital)
- 2003 - In Your Life/Single (Logic Records)
- 2002 - In Your Life/Single (BMG Berlin/MCI)
- 2001 - All I Want/Single (BMG Berlin/MCI)
- 2000 - SOS/LP (US) (RCA)
- 1999 - A Moment of Love/LP (BMG Berlin/MCI)
- 1999 - You Won't Forget Me (BMG Berlin/MCI)
- 1999 - SOS/Single (RCA)
- 1997 - All Mixed Up/LP (RCA)
- 1996 - Falling in Love/Dance Mix (RCA)
- 1996 - Sweet Dreams/Single (RCA)
- 1995 - Be My Lover/Single (RCA)
- 1995 - Falling in Love/Single (BMG/Logic)
- 1995 - I Love to Love/Single (BMG/Berlin/MCI)
- 1995 - Be My Lover/Single (BMG Berlin/MCI)
- 1994 - Sweet Dreams/Single (BMG Berlin/MCI)
See also
In Spanish: Lane McCray para niños
