History of Miranda Lambert in Timeline
Miranda Lambert is a highly acclaimed American country singer, songwriter, and musician. Her career began with an independent debut album in 2001, followed by a breakthrough appearance on Nashville Star in 2003. Beyond her successful solo work, she is a member of the group Pistol Annies. Lambert's accomplishments have been recognized with numerous 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 and was lauded 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.
2006: Began dating Blake Shelton
In 2006, Miranda Lambert started a relationship with country singer Blake Shelton.
May 2010: Engagement to Blake Shelton
In May 2010, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton got engaged.
May 14, 2011: Marriage to Blake Shelton
On May 14, 2011, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton were married 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.
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 Lambert's 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.
June 2015: Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Background
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, even getting a photograph with both Lambert and her spouse at the time Blake Shelton.
July 2015: Beginning of Marfa Tapes Collaboration
In July 2015, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall and Jack Ingram began a six-year songwriting collaboration that would lead to The Marfa Tapes.
July 20, 2015: Divorce Announcement
On July 20, 2015, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton announced their divorce after four years of marriage.
November 2015: First woman to win CMA Album of the Year twice
In November 2015, Miranda Lambert became the first woman to have won the Country Music Association Awards' Album of the Year twice.
December 2015: Confirmed Relationship with 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.
July 18, 2016: Release of "Vice"
On July 18, 2016, Miranda Lambert released "Vice" to country radio and digital outlets. The song was written by Lambert, Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne, marking her first release since the album Platinum.
2016: Purchase of farm in Primm Springs, Tennessee
In 2016, Miranda Lambert purchased a 400-plus acre farm with three residences near Primm Springs, Tennessee, for $3.4 million.
January 24, 2017: Highway Vagabond Tour Begins
On January 24, 2017, Miranda Lambert's Highway Vagabond Tour commenced. These were her first live shows since she was put on mandatory vocal rest, which forced her to cancel her Keeper of the Flame Tour in 2016. The tour included shows in the US, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands.
2017: Last Headlining Tour in UK/Europe
In 2017, Miranda Lambert completed her last headlining tour in the UK/Europe before headlining Europe's largest country music festival C2C: Country 2 Country from March 11–13, 2022.
2017: Surpassed Reba McEntire for ACM Award wins
In 2017, Miranda Lambert surpassed Reba McEntire as the most awarded in the ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year category.
February 2018: Started dating Evan Felker
In February 2018, Miranda Lambert began dating Turnpike Troubadours frontman Evan Felker, causing controversy due to his marital status.
April 2018: Won 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.
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 dating for two years.
August 2018: Broke up with Evan Felker
In August 2018, Miranda Lambert and Evan Felker ended their relationship.
October 2018: Added a queen of hearts tattoo
In October 2018, Miranda Lambert added a queen of hearts tattoo on her forearm.
November 2, 2018: Pistol Annies Release Interstate Gospel
On November 2, 2018, after promotion and touring for The Weight of These Wings ended, the Pistol Annies released their third studio album, Interstate Gospel, which reached number 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart.
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: Marriage announcement to Brendan McLoughlin
On February 16, 2019, Miranda Lambert announced on social media her marriage to Brendan McLoughlin, which occurred on January 26, 2019.
June 2019: Debut of Locomotive at CMA Music Festival
In June 2019, Miranda Lambert debuted "Locomotive" at the CMA Music Festival. It was another track intended for her upcoming album.
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. The song was co-written by Lambert with Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, and Liz Rose, and produced by Jay Joyce.
August 2019: Preview of new tracks
In August 2019, Miranda Lambert previewed two tracks—"Mess with My Head" and "Bluebird"—ahead of her album release.
2019: Release of pet products line
In 2019, Miranda Lambert released a line of pet products to support her foundation, MuttNation. These products are sold in Tractor Supply Company stores.
January 16, 2020: Wildcard Tour Start
On January 16, 2020, Miranda Lambert's 27-date Wildcard Tour was set to begin.
May 9, 2020: Wildcard Tour Cancellation
By May 9, 2020, Miranda Lambert's Wildcard Tour, originally set to run through this date, had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
August 1, 2020: "Bluebird" Reaches Number 1
On August 1, 2020, "Bluebird" became Miranda Lambert's 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: Release of "Settling Down"
On September 21, 2020, "Settling Down" was released as the third official single from Miranda Lambert's album Wildcard.
2020: Enjoying a break and working overtime
Miranda Lambert revealed that she "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", and that an upcoming solo record was therefore in the works.
2020: Recording of The Marfa Tapes
Towards the end of 2020, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall and Jack Ingram recorded The Marfa Tapes in Marfa, Texas, using just two microphones and two acoustic guitars.
March 2, 2021: Teasing The Marfa Tapes
On March 2, 2021, Miranda Lambert hinted at an upcoming project with Jon Randall and Jack Ingram via her social media accounts, leading to the announcement of their collaborative acoustic record The Marfa Tapes in the following days.
May 10, 2021: "Settling Down" Reaches Top 10
By May 10, 2021, "Settling Down" had reached the top 10 of both the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and the Billboard Country Airplay Chart, making it Miranda Lambert's 14th career top 10 hit on the Country Airplay Chart and her 16th on the Hot Country Songs Chart.
May 2021: Opening of 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 and opened in partnership with TC Restaurant Group, the 17,400-square-foot Tex-Mex-themed establishment features live music on three of its four stories, plus a rooftop bar.
May 25, 2021: Casa Rosa Opening Night Party
On May 25, 2021, at the opening night party for Casa Rosa, Miranda Lambert performed a duet of "Summer Nights" from Grease with her husband Brendan McLoughlin, amidst a star-studded lineup of performances from other country singers.
October 22, 2021: Release of Hell of a Holiday
On October 22, 2021, The Pistol Annies released their first Christmas album, Hell of a Holiday. It contained original songs, a cover of Merle Haggard's "If We Make It Through December", "Sleigh Ride", and "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: Potential Re-recording of Marfa Tapes
In 2021, Miranda Lambert considered re-recording several tracks from The Marfa Tapes for a solo record, including "In His Arms" and "Geraldene", and potentially other personal favorites, such as "Waxahachie".
January 12, 2022: Official Music Video Release 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 partnered with Greater Good Charities
In September 2022, 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: Headlining C2C: Country 2 Country
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: Won 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.
March 2023: Departure from Sony Music Nashville
In March 2023, Miranda Lambert announced that she was leaving Sony Music Nashville after nineteen years.
April 2024: Signing with Republic Records and Big Loud
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 contract 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", a song 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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