Miranda Leigh Lambert, born November 10, 1983 in Longview, Texas, is an American country singer‑songwriter who rose to prominence as a third‑place finalist on the 2003 season of USA Network’s *Nashville Star*. She has released nine studio albums, including the 2014 platinum‑certified *Platinum*, and has earned multiple awards from the ACM, CMA, and the Grammys. Lambert is also a founding member of the Pistol Annies, a trio with Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley.