History of Miranda Lambert in Timeline
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.
2006: Started dating Blake Shelton
In 2006, Miranda Lambert began dating singer Blake Shelton.
2009: Face of Cotton Inc. Campaign
In 2009, Miranda Lambert became one of the new faces of Cotton Inc.'s revived "The Touch, The Feel of Cotton" campaign. She appeared in ads to promote cotton, and a free download of her song "Fabric of My Life" was featured on the website.
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.
2012: "Over You" Reached Number 1
In 2012, the song "Over You" reached number 1 as Miranda Lambert's single on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
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. Ram gave Lambert a customized 1500 Laramie Longhorn which she auctioned off for her 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.
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 2015: Start of Songwriting Collaboration
In July 2015, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall and Jack Ingram began writing songs together, which ultimately led to The Marfa Tapes.
July 20, 2015: Divorce announcement
On July 20, 2015, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton announced they were divorcing after four years of marriage.
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.
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.
July 18, 2016: Release of "Vice"
On July 18, 2016, Miranda Lambert released "Vice" to country radio and digital platforms. It was the first song she released since Platinum, and was written by Lambert, Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne.
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.
January 24, 2017: Highway Vagabond Tour Begins
On January 24, 2017, Miranda Lambert's Highway Vagabond Tour began. These were her first live shows after being put on vocal rest and canceling her Keeper of the Flame Tour in 2016. The tour included shows in the US, Canada, and her first solo shows in Europe.
2017: Headlining tour in UK/Europe
In 2017, Miranda Lambert had her headlining tour in UK/Europe.
2017: Surpassed Reba McEntire for most ACM awards
In 2017, Miranda Lambert surpassed Reba McEntire as the most awarded ACM Female Vocalist of the Year.
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: 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 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.
November 2, 2018: Pistol Annies Release Interstate Gospel
On November 2, 2018, the Pistol Annies reformed and released their third studio album, Interstate Gospel, which subsequently 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: 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.
June 2019: "Locomotive" Debuted at CMA Music Festival
In June 2019, Miranda Lambert debuted the track "Locomotive" at the CMA Music Festival, which was 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 single from her upcoming 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: Previews 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. The products are sold inside Tractor Supply Company stores.
January 16, 2020: Wildcard Tour Launch
On January 16, 2020, Miranda Lambert's 27-date Wildcard Tour was set to begin. The tour was announced in promotion of the album Wildcard.
May 9, 2020: Wildcard Tour Cancellation
On May 9, 2020, the Wildcard Tour was scheduled to end but 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 "Over You" in 2012. The song also garnered critical acclaim and was nominated for several awards.
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: 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.
2020: Recording of The Marfa Tapes
Towards the end of 2020, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall and Jack Ingram recorded their collaborative acoustic record, The Marfa Tapes, in Marfa, Texas.
March 2, 2021: Hint of New Project with Randall and Ingram
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" 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, becoming Miranda Lambert's 14th career top 10 hit on the Country Airplay Chart and her 16th on the Hot Country Songs Chart.
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.
October 22, 2021: Pistol Annies Release Hell of a Holiday
On October 22, 2021, the Pistol Annies released their first Christmas album, Hell of a Holiday, featuring original songs, a Merle Haggard cover, a Christmas classic, and a New Year's song.
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: ACM Awards Performances
In 2021, Miranda Lambert performed "In His Arms" with Jon Randall and Jack Ingram at the ACM Awards. She also performed "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)" with Elle King and sang harmony on Chris Stapleton's performance of Maggie's Song.
2021: Release of "Strange" and Album Announcement
In 2021, Miranda Lambert released "Strange" alongside a video on her YouTube channel and announced her ninth solo studio album, Palomino.
2021: Wildcard Wins Grammy Award
In 2021, Miranda Lambert's album Wildcard won the Grammy for the Best Country Album on 15 March. She performed "Bluebird" at the awards ceremony.
2021: Pre-releases from The Marfa Tapes and Pistol Annies Speculation
In 2021, prior to the release of The Marfa Tapes, "Tin Man", "Am I Right or Amarillo" and "Geraldene" were pre-released. Miranda Lambert also fueled speculation about a new Pistol Annies project.
2021: "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)" Collaboration Certified Platinum
In 2021, the collaboration between Miranda Lambert and Elle King, "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)", was certified platinum.
January 12, 2022: Official Video of "If I Was A Cowboy" Uploaded
On January 12, 2022, the official video for Miranda Lambert's song "If I Was A Cowboy" was uploaded to YouTube.
March 2022: Won Entertainer of the Year at the ACM Awards
In March 2022, Miranda Lambert won Entertainer of the Year at the American Country Music Awards.
September 2022: MuttNation partnership with Greater Good Charities
In September 2022, MuttNation partnered with Greater Good Charities via the global nonprofit's GOODS Program to provide 2 million pet meals to help families facing economic challenges stay with their pets.
2022: Headlined C2C: Country 2 Country Festival
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.
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.
March 2023: Departure from Sony Music Nashville
In March 2023, Miranda Lambert announced that she was leaving Sony Music Nashville after nineteen years.
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.
April 2024: Signed Joint Deal 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 the 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 tenth studio album, Postcards from Texas
On September 13, 2024, Miranda Lambert released tenth studio album, Postcards from Texas.
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