Miranda Lambert is an American country music singer-songwriter born November 10, 1983, in Longview, Texas, and raised in Lindale. She began performing at age 16 and gained national attention in 2003 when she finished third on the television competition Nashville Star, which led to a recording contract with Epic Records. Her debut album Kerosene (2005) was certified Platinum and established her reputation for emotionally direct songwriting. Lambert has released multiple Grammy-winning albums, including Platinum (2014) and Wildcard, and is known for powerful vocals and lyrics addressing themes of heartbreak and resilience. Beyond her solo career, she is a member of the Pistol Annies, an all-female country music supergroup. Lambert has received numerous accolades from the Grammy Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and Country Music Association Awards.