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Miranda Lambert

American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist
American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist

Miranda Lambert, born in 1983, is a Grammy-winning artist known for hits like 'The House That Built Me' and 'Gunpowder & Lead'. She is a member of Pistol Annies and has released multiple successful albums, including 'Kerosene' and 'Platinum'.

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Miranda Lambert enters a local talent show

At the age of 16, Miranda Lambert participated in a local talent show, which was a significant step towards her musical journey.

1983-11-10
Birth of Miranda Lambert

Miranda Leigh Lambert was born on November 10, 1983, in Longview, Texas. She grew up in Lindale, where her parents ran a private detective agency.

2000-12-08
Formation of First Band - Texas Pride

Miranda Lambert joins her first band, Texas Pride.

2001-12-08
First Recording - Kerosene

Miranda Lambert's family supports her first recording of the song 'Kerosene'.

2002
Texas auditions for Nashville Star

Miranda Lambert finished first in the Texas auditions for the reality TV show Nashville Star in 2002, which was a significant milestone in her music career.

2003-05-03
Participation in Nashville Star

Miranda Lambert participates in the reality TV show 'Nashville Star'.

2003-09-15
Miranda Lambert signed with Sony Records

On September 15, 2003, Miranda Lambert signed a record deal with Sony Records.

2004-07
Release of Debut Single 'Me and Charlie Talking'

Her debut single, 'Me and Charlie Talking', co-written by her father and Heather Little, was released in the summer of 2004 as the lead single to her debut album, Kerosene.

2005-03-15
Release of Miranda Lambert's First Album 'Kerosene'

On March 15, 2005, Miranda Lambert released her debut album 'Kerosene', which was produced by Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke under Sony Music. The album achieved platinum status.

2006
Start of Relationship between Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton

In 2006, Miranda Lambert began dating singer Blake Shelton, leading to their engagement in May 2010 and marriage in May 2011. The couple later divorced in July 2015.

2007-05-01
Second Album Release: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

On May 1, 2007, Miranda Lambert released her second album 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend', where she wrote eight of the album's 11 tracks. The album included the hit single 'Gunpowder & Lead' which showcased her songwriting talent.

2008-07
Gunpowder & Lead Top 10 Entry

'Gunpowder & Lead' became Miranda Lambert's first top 10 entry in July 2008.

2009-04-05
Debut of Lambert's single 'Dead Flowers' at the 44th Academy of Country Music Awards

Miranda Lambert debuted her new single 'Dead Flowers' at the 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 5, 2009.

2009-05-04
Release of Lambert's single 'Dead Flowers'

Miranda Lambert released her single 'Dead Flowers' on May 4, 2009, which became a minor Top 40 hit on the charts.

2009-08-17
Release of 'White Liar'

Miranda Lambert released her second single, 'White Liar', on August 17, 2009, which debuted at No. 50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

2009-09-29
Release of Third Album 'Revolution'

Lambert released her third album, Revolution, on September 29, 2009, which received critical acclaim for its songwriting and musical quality.

2009-12-08
Miranda Lambert Wins Female Vocalist of the Year

On December 8, 2009, Miranda Lambert won the Female Vocalist of the Year award.

2010-03-08
Release of 'The House That Built Me'

The album's third single, 'The House That Built Me', was released on March 8, 2010, and became a No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

2010-07-08
Platinum Certification for 'The House That Built Me'

The song 'The House That Built Me' received platinum certification from the RIAA on July 8, 2010, recognizing its commercial success.

2010-09-01
Miranda Lambert Receives 9 CMA Award Nominations

On September 1, 2010, it was announced that Miranda Lambert had received a record-setting 9 CMA award nominations.

2010-11-10
Miranda Lambert Wins CMA Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year

At the 44th Annual Country Music Association Awards on November 10, 2010, Miranda Lambert won the CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year, and her album 'Revolution' won Album of the Year.

2011-02-13
Miranda Lambert Wins Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance

On February 13, 2011, Miranda Lambert won a Grammy Award in the Best Female Country Vocal Performance category for her song 'The House That Built Me'.

2011-04-04
Miranda Lambert Debuts Pistol Annies

During the taping of the Academy of Country Music's 'Girls' Night Out' television special in Las Vegas on April 4, 2011, Miranda Lambert debuted her new project, girl group Pistol Annies.

2011-05-14
Wedding of Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert

Country singer Blake Shelton (34) marries singer Miranda Lambert (27) at Don Strange Ranch in Boerne, Texas.

2011-05-19
Miranda Lambert Marries Blake Shelton

On May 19, 2011, Miranda Lambert tied the knot with fellow country singer Blake Shelton.

2011-08-23
Pistol Annies Release Debut Album 'Hell on Heels'

On August 23, 2011, Pistol Annies, consisting of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley, released their debut album 'Hell on Heels', which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's country chart.

2011-11-01
Release of Lambert's fourth studio album, Four the Record

Lambert's fourth studio album, Four the Record, was released on November 1, 2011. It was her first album for RCA Nashville, following a corporate restructuring by Sony Music Nashville. The album produced five singles including 'Over You' which reached number 1 in early 2012.

2012-02-08
Lambert's acting debut on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

On February 8, 2012, Lambert made her acting debut on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in an episode titled 'Father's Shadow'. Lambert expressed that she was a fan of the show and mainly wanted to be on it to collect autographs.

2012-06-09
Virtual Reality Tour with Brad Paisley at Wrigley Field

On June 9, 2012, Miranda Lambert joined Brad Paisley for the Virtual Reality Tour at Wrigley Field. The concert at the iconic venue featured Lambert and Paisley's performances for the enthusiastic crowd.

2012-10-02
Lambert's appearance on Shelton's Christmas album Cheers, It's Christmas

In late 2012, Lambert appeared on Shelton's Christmas album Cheers, It's Christmas, contributing guest vocals on a version of 'Jingle Bell Rock'. The soundtrack was released on October 2, 2012.

2012-10-23
Announcement of Lambert and Dierks Bentley's co-headlined Locked & Reloaded Tour

On October 23, 2012, Lambert and Dierks Bentley announced the co-headlined 33-show Locked & Reloaded Tour, which commenced on January 17, 2013. The tour was highly anticipated by fans of both artists.

2013-05-07
Release of Pistol Annies' Second Album

Pistol Annies released their second album, 'Annie Up', which included their first country chart entry with 'Hush Hush'.

2013-07-12
Night Train Tour with Jason Aldean at Fenway Park

In July 2013, Miranda Lambert performed with Jason Aldean at Fenway Park as part of the Night Train Tour. The concert series delighted fans with Lambert and Aldean's country music hits.

2014-02-05
Release of 'Automatic'

The lead single from Miranda Lambert's fifth studio album, Platinum, was released on February 5, 2014, and received praise from music critics.

2014-05-18
Debut of 'Somethin' Bad' by Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood

The duet 'Somethin' Bad' by Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood was debuted on the 2014 Billboard Music Awards on May 18. It was the second single from Lambert's album 'Platinum'.

2014-06-03
Platinum Album Release

Miranda Lambert released her sixth studio album, Platinum, on June 3, 2014. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums and Billboard 200, earning critical acclaim and multiple awards.

2014-06-04
Performance of 'Somethin' Bad' at CMT Music Awards

Miranda Lambert performed the song 'Somethin' Bad' again on June 4, 2014, during the CMT Music Awards.

2015-01-12
Release of 'Little Red Wagon' by Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert's song 'Little Red Wagon' was released to country radio on January 12, 2015, as the third single from her album 'Platinum'.

2015-06-22
Release of 'Smokin' and Drinkin''

The album's fourth single, 'Smokin' and Drinkin'', was released to country radio on June 22, 2015.

2015-07-20
Divorce of Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert

Country singers Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert divorce after 4 years of marriage.

2016-07-18
Release of 'Vice'

On July 18, 2016, Lambert released 'Vice' to country radio and digital outlets, her first song released since Platinum.

2016-11-18
Release of 'The Weight of These Wings'

In September 2016, Lambert announced her sixth studio album, 'The Weight of These Wings', which was released on November 18, 2016.

2017-01-24
Highway Vagabond Tour

After the release of 'The Weight of These Wings', Miranda Lambert's Highway Vagabond Tour began on January 24, 2017, marking her return to live shows after a period of vocal rest.

2018-11-02
Release of 'Interstate Gospel'

The Pistol Annies reformed and released their third studio album, 'Interstate Gospel', on November 2, 2018, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart.

2019-01-26
Marriage to Brendan McLoughlin

In January 2019, Miranda Lambert married New York City police officer Brendan McLoughlin, after dating R&B singer Anderson East. This marked a new chapter in her personal life.

2019-02-16
Miranda Lambert marries 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.

2019-07-18
Release of 'It All Comes Out in the Wash'

Lambert announced the lead-off single from her seventh studio album, 'It All Comes Out in the Wash', which was released on July 18, 2019.

2019-11-01
Release of Wildcard album

On November 1, 2019, Miranda Lambert released her seventh studio album, Wildcard. The album became her seventh consecutive number-one album on the Top Country Albums chart and reached number four on the Billboard 200.

2020-01-16
Start of Wildcard Tour

Miranda Lambert announced the 27-date Wildcard Tour set to begin on January 16, 2020, but it had to be cancelled later due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-05-09
End of Wildcard Tour

The Wildcard Tour by Miranda Lambert was scheduled to run through May 9, 2020, but unfortunately had to be cancelled due to the global health crisis.

2020-08-01
Bluebird reaches number 1 on Billboard Country Airplay chart

On August 1, 2020, Miranda Lambert's song 'Bluebird' achieved the top position on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, marking her first solo number 1 single since 2012. It was her fifth career number 1 on the chart and received critical acclaim, earning multiple award nominations and wins.

2020-09-21
Release of 'Settling Down' as third single from Wildcard

On September 21, 2020, Miranda Lambert released 'Settling Down' as the third official single from her album Wildcard. The song later reached the top 10 on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and the Billboard Country Airplay Chart, becoming her 14th career top 10 hit on the Country Airplay Chart.

2021-02-28
Certification of 'Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)' as platinum

In February 2021, Miranda Lambert's collaboration with Elle King, 'Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)', was certified platinum. They celebrated by performing the song at the Ryman Auditorium.

2021-03-02
Announcement of Upcoming Project with Jon Randall and Jack Ingram

On March 2, 2021, Lambert hinted at an upcoming project with Jon Randall and Jack Ingram on her social media accounts.

2021-03-05
Premiere of First New Song 'In His Arms'

On March 5, 2021, Lambert premiered the first new song 'In His Arms' with a video.

2021-03-15
Album Wildcard wins Grammy for Best Country Album

In 2021, Miranda Lambert's album Wildcard won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album on March 15. The album was also nominated for ACM and CMA Album of the Year, showcasing its critical acclaim and success.

2021-05-07
Pre-release of 'Tin Man' and new tracks

Miranda Lambert pre-released 'Tin Man', along with new tracks 'Am I Right or Amarillo' and 'Geraldene' before the album's official release on May 7.

2021-05-08
Release of 'The Marfa Tapes' film

The trio announced the release of 'The Marfa Tapes' film on Miranda Lambert's Facebook page, featuring acoustic performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage.

2021-10-15
Release of lead single 'If I Was A Cowboy'

Miranda Lambert released the lead single 'If I Was A Cowboy' from her upcoming studio album on October 15, which has been a moderate hit on the country singles charts.

2021-12-30
Release of Lambert's Song 'Y'all Means All'

On December 30, 2021, Miranda Lambert released the song 'Y'all Means All' in support of the LGBTQ community. The song was featured in the trailer for the sixth season of Queer Eye.

2022-01-12
Official video release of 'If I Was A Cowboy'

An official video for Miranda Lambert's single 'If I Was A Cowboy' was uploaded to YouTube on January 12, 2022.

2022-03-07
Teaser Release of Miranda Lambert's Song 'Strange'

Miranda Lambert released a teaser for her new song titled 'Strange' ahead of the ACM Awards held on March 7, 2022. This teaser marked her eligibility for the ACM's Triple Crown Award.

2022-03-10
Release of 'Strange' and announcement of 'Palomino'

On March 10, 2022, Miranda Lambert released the song 'Strange' along with a video on her YouTube channel. She also announced her ninth solo studio album, 'Palomino', which was released on April 29.

2022-03-11
Miranda Lambert Headlined C2C: Country 2 Country Festival in Europe

Miranda Lambert headlined Europe's largest country music festival, C2C: Country 2 Country, in March 2022, marking her first performances in the UK/Europe since 2017. She performed two songs from Palomino live for the first time at her London show on March 11.

2022-04-29
Palomino Album Release

Miranda Lambert released her eighth solo album 'Palomino' on April 29, 2022. The same year, she was recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People by Time magazine.

2023-03
Miranda Lambert Leaves Sony Music Nashville

In March 2023, Miranda Lambert announced her departure from Sony Music Nashville after nineteen years.

2024-04-18
Launch of Big Loud Texas by Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall

On April 18, 2024, CBS announced the launch of Big Loud Texas by Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall. The initiative aims to elevate musicians in the Lone Star state, showcasing their talent.

2024-05-06
Miranda Lambert to Launch 'Music for Mutts' Benefit Concert

On May 6, 2024, Billboard reported that Miranda Lambert is set to launch a 'Music for Mutts' benefit concert. The event aims to support and raise awareness for animal welfare.

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