Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Miranda Lambert

Discover the career path of Miranda Lambert, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Miranda Lambert is a highly acclaimed American country singer-songwriter. Emerging onto the scene in 2001 with an independent debut, she gained wider recognition after placing third on "Nashville Star" in 2003. Beyond her successful solo career, Lambert is a founding member of the group Pistol Annies. She has received numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and Country Music Association Awards. Notably, she holds the record for the most Academy of Country Music Awards won by any artist and was recognized as the "greatest country music artist of all time" by the Chicago Tribune in 2019. In 2024, she received the Country Icon Award at the People's Choice Country Awards.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

November 2015: CMA Album of the Year

In November 2015, Miranda Lambert became the first woman to have won the Country Music Association Awards' Album of the Year twice, marking a significant career achievement.

2017: Most ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Awards

In 2017, Miranda Lambert surpassed Reba McEntire as the most awarded artist in the ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year category.

April 2018: ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year

In April 2018, Miranda Lambert won the ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year for the ninth consecutive year, further cementing her legacy in country music.

2019: Pet product line release

In 2019, Miranda Lambert released a line of pet products to support her foundation, which are sold inside Tractor Supply Company stores.

September 2022: MuttNation partners with Greater Good Charities

In September 2022, MuttNation partnered with Greater Good Charities to provide 2 million pet meals to families facing economic challenges.

2022: ACM Entertainer of the Year

In 2022, Miranda Lambert was the ninth female artist in the show's history to win Entertainer of the Year at the ACM Awards, marking a pinnacle in her career.