History of Miranda Lambert in Timeline

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

2006: Began dating Blake Shelton

In 2006, Miranda Lambert began dating country singer Blake Shelton, marking the start of their relationship.

May 2010: Engagement to Blake Shelton

In May 2010, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton got engaged, solidifying their relationship.

May 14, 2011: Marriage to Blake Shelton

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

July 20, 2015: Divorce announcement

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

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.

December 2015: Dating Anderson East

In December 2015, Miranda Lambert began dating R&B singer Anderson East, whom she met at Nashville's Live on the Green Music Festival in September.

2016: Farm purchase

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

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.

February 2018: Started dating Evan Felker

In February 2018, Miranda Lambert started dating Turnpike Troubadours frontman Evan Felker, beginning their brief relationship.

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.

April 2018: Break up 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, ending their relationship.

August 2018: Break up with Evan Felker

In August 2018, Miranda Lambert and Evan Felker broke up, concluding their brief relationship.

October 2018: Queen of Hearts Tattoo

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

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, marking a new chapter in her personal life.

February 16, 2019: Marriage Announcement

On February 16, 2019, Miranda Lambert announced on social media that she had married Brendan McLoughlin.

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.