Miranda Lambert's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Miranda Lambert.
Miranda Lambert is a highly acclaimed American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist, notable for both her solo work and membership in the group Pistol Annies. Her career began with an independent album release in 2001, followed by a third-place finish on 'Nashville Star' in 2003. Lambert has received numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and Country Music Association Awards. 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.
2005: Fresh Face of Country Music Award
In 2005, at the 40th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Miranda Lambert won the CoverGirl "Fresh Face of Country Music Award". She was also nominated for the Country Music Association's Horizon Award in 2005.
2007: Grammy Nomination & ACM Award
In 2007, Miranda Lambert received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her single "Kerosene". She also won the Top New Female Vocalist award at the 2007 ACM (Academy of Country Music) Awards.
July 2008: Gunpowder & Lead Top 10
In July 2008, Miranda Lambert's single "Gunpowder & Lead" became her first top 10 entry on the country songs chart.
2008: Album of the Year ACM Award
At the 2008 ACM (Academy of Country Music) Awards, Miranda Lambert's album Crazy Ex-Girlfriend won Album of the Year.
February 2010: White Liar Top Five
In February 2010, Miranda Lambert's "White Liar" became her first Top Five hit, reaching a peak of No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
July 8, 2010: The House That Built Me Certified Platinum
On July 8, 2010, The House That Built Me received platinum certification from the RIAA.
September 1, 2010: CMA Award Nominations
On September 1, 2010, it was announced that Miranda Lambert had received a record-setting 9 CMA award nominations.
November 10, 2010: CMA Award Wins
On November 10, 2010, Miranda Lambert performed at the 44th Annual Country Music Association Awards. She won the CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year, and her Revolution won Album of the Year.
February 13, 2011: Grammy Award Win
On February 13, 2011, Miranda Lambert won a Grammy Award in the Best Female Country Vocal Performance category for "The House That Built Me".
May 28, 2011: Heart Like Mine Number One
On May 28, 2011, Miranda Lambert's "Heart Like Mine" became her second Number One hit on the country charts.
2012: Bluebird Tops Charts
In 2012, Lambert's single "Bluebird" became her first song to top the Billboard Country Airplay Chart as a solo artist
November 2015: CMA Award for 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.
2017: Surpassed Reba McEntire as most awarded ACM Female Vocalist
In 2017, Miranda Lambert surpassed Reba McEntire as the most awarded ACM Female Vocalist.
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.
2019: Greatest Country Artist of All Time
In 2019, Miranda Lambert was named the "greatest country music artist of all time" by the Chicago Tribune.
August 1, 2020: "Bluebird" reached number 1
On 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, and her fifth career number 1 on the chart.
May 10, 2021: "Settling Down" reached 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, marking Miranda Lambert's 14th top 10 hit on the Country Airplay Chart and her 16th on the Hot Country Songs Chart.
2021: "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)" Certified Platinum
In 2021, Miranda Lambert and Elle King's collaboration "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)" was certified platinum.
2021: Performed at ACM Awards
In 2021, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall and Ingram performed "In His Arms" live at the ACM Awards. Lambert 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: Won Grammy for Best Country Album
In 2021, the album Wildcard won the Grammy for the Best Country Album on March 15. Miranda Lambert also performed "Bluebird" at the awards ceremony.
2021: Wildcard Grammy Award
In early 2021, Miranda Lambert's album Wildcard won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album.
March 2022: Won Entertainer of the Year at ACM Awards
In March 2022, Miranda Lambert won Entertainer of the Year at the American Country Music Awards.
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.
2024: Country Icon Award
In 2024, Miranda Lambert was awarded the Country Icon Award at the People's Choice Country Awards.
