Miranda Lambert and husband Brendan McLoughlin attended the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Lambert stunned in a brown sequined gown with a plunging neckline, while McLoughlin kept it simple in a black suede button-down shirt and slacks. Lambert will be honored with the Country Icon Award during the ceremony for her more than 20 years of success in the country music industry, as well as her fierce individualism and innovation.
In addition to receiving the Country Icon Award, Lambert will also be performing during the broadcast and is nominated in multiple categories, including Female Artist of 2024 alongside other artists like Beyoncé, Carly Pearce, and Dolly Parton. She is also nominated for Female Song of 2024 for her song “Wranglers.” The nominations and award reflect Lambert’s continued success and impact in the music industry.
Earlier this month, Lambert released her new album, Postcards From Texas, after reflecting on her career and what she wanted her next chapter to be. She wanted to go back to her roots and create a record with a honky-tonk home sound, capturing the music that inspired her when she first started. Lambert shared that her husband, McLoughlin, even earned a songwriting credit on the single “Dammit Randy” after suggesting that the process was not as difficult as she made it seem.
Lambert’s exclusive cover story with Us Weekly teased what fans could expect from her new album and her return to her Texas roots. She spoke about parting ways with Sony Records after 20 years and deciding to regroup to figure out what she wanted her next chapter to be. The album, Postcards From Texas, was made with her best friend, Jon Randall, in Texas, and has a honky-tonk home sound that she feels brings her full circle to the music that inspired her early in her career.
Overall, Lambert’s appearance at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, marks a celebration of her career and continued success in the country music industry. The awards show, where Lambert will receive the Country Icon Award and perform, showcases her impact and influence on the genre, as well as her dedication to creating music that honors her roots and inspires her fans. Lambert’s new album, Postcards From Texas, is a reflection of her journey and a return to her honky-tonk sound that first inspired her, marking a new chapter in her career.
