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 and songwriter, born in Longview, Texas. She launched her career with a self-released debut album in 2001 and gained wider recognition after finishing third on 'Nashville Star' in 2003. Beyond her successful solo career, Lambert is a member of the group Pistol Annies. She has received numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and Country Music Association Awards. Notably, Lambert holds the record for the most Academy of Country Music Awards won by any artist and was lauded as the 'greatest country music artist of all time' by the Chicago Tribune in 2019. She was also awarded the Country Icon Award in 2024.
2012: "Over You" Reached Number 1
In 2012, Miranda Lambert's "Over You" reached number 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
2013: Lambert Donated to Gypsy Rose Blanchard
In 2013, Miranda Lambert donated an estimated $6,000 check to Gypsy Rose Blanchard's mother to help with Gypsy's medical needs.
November 2014: Partnership with Chrysler's Ram trucks
In November 2014, Miranda Lambert's partnership with Chrysler's Ram trucks was announced. Under the partnership, Ram gave Lambert a customized 1500 Laramie Longhorn, which she auctioned off, with proceeds going to MuttNation Foundation.
December 2014: Release of Shoe and Boot Line
In December 2014, Miranda Lambert's line of shoes and boots was released through DSW.
July 2015: Start of Songwriting Collaboration
In July 2015, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, and Jack Ingram began their songwriting collaboration, which would lead to The Marfa Tapes.
November 2015: CMA Album of the Year Award
In November 2015, Miranda Lambert became the first woman to have won the Country Music Association Awards' Album of the Year twice.
March 2016: C2C: Country to Country Performances
In March 2016, Miranda Lambert headlined C2C: Country to Country, Europe's biggest country music festival, marking her first performances outside the US and Canada. She played in England, Scotland, and Ireland alongside Dwight Yoakam, Thomas Rhett, and Ashley Monroe.
July 18, 2016: Lambert Released "Vice"
On July 18, 2016, Miranda Lambert released "Vice" to country radio and digital outlets. This song, written by Lambert, Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne, marked her first release since Platinum.
January 24, 2017: Highway Vagabond Tour Began
On January 24, 2017, Miranda Lambert's Highway Vagabond Tour commenced, marking her first live shows since a mandatory vocal rest that led to the cancellation of her Keeper of the Flame Tour in 2016. The tour included dates in the US, Canada, and her first solo shows in Europe, revisiting England, Ireland, Scotland, and debuting in the Netherlands.
2017: Most Awarded ACM Female Vocalist
In 2017, Miranda Lambert surpassed Reba McEntire as the most awarded ACM Female Vocalist of the Year.
2017: Europe Headlining Tour
Miranda Lambert's headlining tour in Europe in 2017.
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.
November 2, 2018: Pistol Annies Release 'Interstate Gospel'
On November 2, 2018, after the promotion and touring for The Weight of These Wings ended, the Pistol Annies reformed and released their third studio album Interstate Gospel. The album subsequently reached number 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart.
June 2019: Debut of "Locomotive" at CMA Music Festival
In June 2019, Miranda Lambert debuted "Locomotive" at the CMA Music Festival. This track was intended for her upcoming album and was released alongside "It All Comes Out in the Wash" on July 18, 2019.
July 18, 2019: Release of "It All Comes Out in the Wash"
On July 18, 2019, Miranda Lambert released "It All Comes Out in the Wash" as the lead-off single from her seventh studio album. Co-written with Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, and Liz Rose and produced by Jay Joyce, this marked her first collaboration with the producer.
August 2019: Preview of "Mess with My Head" and "Bluebird"
In August 2019, Miranda Lambert previewed two tracks, "Mess with My Head" and "Bluebird", from her upcoming album.
2019: Release of Pet Products Line
In 2019, Miranda Lambert released a line of pet products to support her foundation. These products are sold inside Tractor Supply Company stores.
January 16, 2020: Wildcard Tour Start
On January 16, 2020, Miranda Lambert's 27-date Wildcard Tour was scheduled to begin, promoting her album Wildcard.
May 9, 2020: Wildcard Tour Cancellation
By May 9, 2020, Miranda Lambert's Wildcard Tour, initially set to run through this date, had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
August 1, 2020: "Bluebird" Reached Number 1
On the chart dated August 1, 2020, Miranda Lambert's "Bluebird" became her first number 1 single on the Billboard Country Airplay chart as a solo artist since 2012's "Over You", and her fifth career number 1 on the chart.
September 21, 2020: "Settling Down" Released as a Single
On September 21, 2020, "Settling Down" was released as the third official single from Miranda Lambert's album Wildcard.
2020: Enjoying a Break and Overtime Work
In 2020, Miranda Lambert "didn't do much in the beginning of 2020. She just sort of enjoyed the break... And then in the last six months or so she kind of worked overtime to make up for lost time", which led to an upcoming solo record.
2020: The Marfa Tapes Recording
Towards the end of 2020, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, and Jack Ingram recorded The Marfa Tapes in Marfa, Texas, using only two microphones and two acoustic guitars.
March 2, 2021: Hint of Upcoming Project
On March 2, 2021, Miranda Lambert hinted at an upcoming project with Jon Randall and Jack Ingram via her social media accounts.
May 10, 2021: "Settling Down" Reached Top 10
As of May 10, 2021, Miranda Lambert's song "Settling Down" had reached the top 10 of both the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and the Billboard Country Airplay Chart, marking her 14th career top 10 hit on the Country Airplay Chart and her 16th on the Hot Country Songs Chart.
May 2021: Opened Casa Rosa
In May 2021, Miranda Lambert became the first female artist to open her own bar in the Lower Broadway entertainment district of downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Named Casa Rosa (Spanish for "Pink House") and opened in partnership with TC Restaurant Group.
May 25, 2021: Opening Night Party at Casa Rosa
On May 25, 2021, Miranda Lambert performed a duet of "Summer Nights" from Grease with her husband Brendan McLoughlin at the opening night party for her new bar, Casa Rosa, amidst a star-studded lineup of performances from other country singers.
October 22, 2021: Pistol Annies Released 'Hell of a Holiday'
On October 22, 2021, the Pistol Annies released their first Christmas album, Hell of a Holiday, featuring original songs, a cover of Merle Haggard's "If We Make It Through December", the Christmas classic "Sleigh Ride", and the traditional New Year's song "Auld Lang Syne".
December 30, 2021: Release of "Y'all Means All"
On December 30, 2021, Miranda Lambert released "Y'all Means All" in support of the LGBTQ community. The song was used in the trailer for the sixth season of Queer Eye.
2021: Performances at 2021 ACM Awards
At the 2021 ACM Awards, Miranda Lambert performed "In His Arms" live with Jon Randall and Jack Ingram. She also performed "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)" with Elle King and filled in for Morgane Stapleton to sing harmony on Chris Stapleton's performance of Maggie's Song.
2021: Pre-Release of Marfa Tapes Tracks
In 2021, Miranda Lambert pre-released the new recording of "Tin Man" from The Marfa Tapes, alongside previously unheard tracks "Am I Right or Amarillo" and "Geraldene" before the album's release on May 7. The trio performed "Geraldene" live on The Ellen Show later that month.
2021: Wildcard Won Grammy Award
In 2021, Miranda Lambert's album Wildcard won the Grammy for the Best Country Album on March 15. The album was also nominated for both ACM and CMA Album of the Year, and she performed "Bluebird" at the awards ceremony.
January 12, 2022: Official Video Uploaded for "If I Was A Cowboy"
On January 12, 2022, Miranda Lambert's official video for "If I Was A Cowboy" was uploaded to YouTube.
September 2022: MuttNation Partners with Greater Good Charities
In September 2022, Miranda Lambert's MuttNation partnered with Greater Good Charities through the GOODS Program to provide 2 million pet meals to families facing economic challenges, helping them keep their pets.
2022: C2C: Country 2 Country Headliner
From March 11–13, 2022, Miranda Lambert headlined Europe's largest country music festival, C2C: Country 2 Country, marking her first performances in the UK/Europe since her headlining tour there in 2017. She performed two songs from Palomino live for the first time ever at her London show on March 11, her single "If I Was a Cowboy" and "Actin' Up".
2022: ACM Entertainer of the Year Award
In 2022, Miranda Lambert was the ninth female artist in the show's history to win Entertainer of the Year at the ACM Awards.
April 2024: Signed Joint Deal
In April 2024, Miranda Lambert announced that she had signed a joint deal with Republic Records and Big Loud, with the latter set to handle country radio promotion and marketing.
May 3, 2024: Release of "Wranglers"
On May 3, 2024, Miranda Lambert released "Wranglers", the first single under her new joint deal with Republic Records and Big Loud. It serves as the lead single to her tenth studio album, Postcards from Texas.
June 28, 2024: Release of "Dammit Randy"
On June 28, 2024, Miranda Lambert released the promotional single "Dammit Randy", which she co-wrote with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin.
September 13, 2024: Release of 'Postcards from Texas'
On September 13, 2024, Miranda Lambert's tenth studio album, Postcards from Texas, was released.
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