Childhood and Education Journey of Miranda Lambert in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Miranda Lambert. From birth to education, explore key events.

Miranda Lambert is a highly acclaimed American country singer and songwriter. Rising to prominence after finishing third on 'Nashville Star' in 2003, she launched a successful solo career and is also a member of the group Pistol Annies. Known for her powerful vocals and authentic songwriting, Lambert has received numerous awards, including more Academy of Country Music Awards than any artist in history. The Chicago Tribune named her the "greatest country music artist of all time" in 2019, and 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

2006: Started dating Blake Shelton

In 2006, Miranda Lambert began dating singer Blake Shelton.

2009: Opened MuttNation Foundation

In 2009, Miranda Lambert opened MuttNation Foundation, with her mother, Bev. The organization focuses on rescue animals and shelters, and Lambert has been vocal about the cause being very close to her heart.

May 2010: Engagement to Blake Shelton

In May 2010, Miranda Lambert got engaged to singer Blake Shelton.

May 14, 2011: Marriage to Blake Shelton

On May 14, 2011, Miranda Lambert married Blake Shelton at the Don Strange Ranch in Boerne, Texas.

2013: Donation 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.

2014: Opened Redemption Ranch

In 2014, Miranda Lambert opened Redemption Ranch, a shelter in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, her adopted home town where she lived with Blake Shelton.

June 2015: Gypsy Rose Given Backstage Passes

In June 2015, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, while under control of her mother, would occasionally be given backstage passes and tickets to Miranda Lambert's concerts through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

July 20, 2015: Divorce announcement

On July 20, 2015, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton announced they were divorcing after four years of marriage.

December 2015: Confirmation of dating Anderson East

In December 2015, it was confirmed that Miranda Lambert was dating R&B singer Anderson East after they met at Nashville's Live on the Green Music Festival in September of that year.

2016: Purchase of farm in Primm Springs, Tennessee

In 2016, Miranda Lambert paid $3.4 million for a 400-plus acre farm, with three residences, near Primm Springs, Tennessee.

2017: MuttNation Rescues Animals After Hurricane Harvey

In 2017, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey's devastation, MuttNation rescued dozens of animals as a part of its emergency/natural disasters objective.

February 2018: Started dating Evan Felker

In February 2018, Miranda Lambert started dating Turnpike Troubadours frontman Evan Felker.

April 2018: Confirmed breakup with Anderson East

In April 2018, it was confirmed that Miranda Lambert and Anderson East had broken up months earlier after two years of dating.

August 2018: Breakup with Evan Felker

In August 2018, Miranda Lambert and Evan Felker broke up.

October 2018: Added queen of hearts tattoo

In October 2018, Miranda Lambert added a queen of hearts tattoo on her forearm.

January 26, 2019: Marriage to Brendan McLoughlin

On January 26, 2019, Miranda Lambert married New York City Police Department Officer Brendan McLoughlin in Davidson County, Tennessee.

February 16, 2019: Announcement of marriage to Brendan McLoughlin

On February 16, 2019, Miranda Lambert announced on social media that she married New York City Police Department Officer Brendan McLoughlin on January 26, 2019, in Davidson County, Tennessee.

2020: Enjoyed Break, Then Worked Overtime

Miranda Lambert revealed that in 2020, she took a break and then worked overtime to make up for lost time, which led to the creation of an upcoming solo record.

May 2021: Casa Rosa Bar Opens

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, the Tex-Mex-themed establishment features live music on three of its four stories, plus a rooftop bar, and is decked out in pink decor and memorabilia from Lambert's career.

May 25, 2021: Casa Rosa Opening Night Party

On May 25, 2021, at the bar's opening night party, Miranda Lambert performed a duet of "Summer Nights" from Grease with her husband Brendan McLoughlin, amidst performances from other country singers.

2023: Co-authored Cookbook

In 2023, Miranda Lambert co-authored a cookbook titled Y’all Eat Yet? Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen with Holly Gleason for Dey Street Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. It includes 50 recipes inspired by "important women in Lambert's life" as well as her native East Texas.