Miranda Lambert | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

Tour Dates and Miranda Lambert's New Album

• Upcoming tour dates include Sioux Falls, South Dakota; La Crosse, Wisconsin; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Moline, Illinois; Colorado Springs; Casper, Wyoming; Billings, Montana; Missoula, Montana; Bloomington, Indiana; Columbus, Ohio; Champagne; Grand Rapids; Lafayette, Louisiana; and Bont, Texas, with tickets available through theovon.com (0s).
• Miranda Lambert is a Grammy award-winning country musician with a new album called "Postcards from Texas" (32s).
• She is known for her songs "The House That Built Me", "Drunk in January", "Heart", and "Red Wagon" (39s).
• Miranda Lambert's husband is a retired NYPD officer, and they have met on planes a couple of times (1m42s).

Miranda Lambert's Personal Life

• For Halloween, Miranda Lambert wore her husband's uniform, and he dressed up as a donut (2m18s).
• Miranda Lambert's family, including her dad, are First Responders, which is something she has in common with her husband's family (3m2s).
• Miranda Lambert's husband has never tased anyone, but she has been tased once as part of a police department's community outreach program (3m11s).
• Miranda Lambert grew up near Shreveport, Louisiana, and used to play in bars and casinos in the area, including having her 21st birthday at Sam's Town casino (3m39s).
• The 21st birthday celebration was wild, with friends who are now seniors still partying and getting crazier with age (4m4s).
• There's speculation about the existence of a senior citizen dating website, and the grandma in question would receive an "allowance" from her husband to spend at the casino (4m18s).
• The grandma would buy Christmas gifts, wrap them, and then forget about them, often with the gifts being from stores like Sam's Town (4m30s).
• In the past, people would get tased, and it's now possible to buy tasers online, even on Teemu, along with other products like Beats (4m54s).
• The hometown is Lindale, Texas, which is halfway between Dallas and Tyler, with Dallas being the closest big city (5m21s).
• The first job was at a department store called Bell's, where the task was to wrap presents, but it didn't work out due to lack of skill (5m46s).
• Another job was at a pizza parlor, but it ended due to cutbacks, and it was difficult to work there because of a love for pizza (6m39s).
• The pizza parlor had a salad bar with corn dogs, which was a unique and enjoyable feature (7m4s).
• Pizza Hut used to have a great salad bar, and there's a small-town brand called Pizza In that had a similar setup (7m13s).
• Miranda Lambert's husband is from New York City, and she has seen a pizza maker throwing dough in the air at a pizzeria with a big window, which was a form of entertainment in her small town (7m21s).
• In her small town, entertainment was simple, and people would often gather to watch the pizza maker or visit the fair when it came to town (7m56s).
• Lambert would often visit the fair a day before it opened, where she could ride attractions for 50 cents and serve as a test subject for the rides (8m6s).
• She does not trust small-town fair rides due to safety concerns and has had some bad experiences (8m23s).
• Lambert's husband was a regular police officer before they met, and she thinks it's not weird to ask how a regular person meets a celebrity, as they come from similar backgrounds (8m49s).
• Lambert and her husband met by chance on the street, and despite their different accents and backgrounds, they were able to connect and eventually got married six years later (9m21s).
• Lambert's husband wears Polo cologne, and she remembers when the Polo Sport fragrance was released (9m52s).
• Lambert did not wear Cool Water cologne, which was popular among some of the "fancier" kids in her school (10m5s).
• In school, Lambert was not very popular with women and would often help his friends with their Valentine's Day gifts (10m18s).
• Valentine's Day was celebrated in school by giving everyone a Valentine to make them feel loved, but as kids grew older, it became more selective, and some people would receive a large stack of them, making it seem weird. (10m42s)
• Miranda Lambert's mom would leave her and her siblings Valentine's Day gifts by their beds, which she thought was sweet. (11m0s)
• There's a fear in regular people's heads about how to behave around celebrities, and it was an adjustment for Miranda's husband to jump into the country music world and move to Nashville. (11m19s)
• Miranda's husband, a former cop, retired from the police department after eight years and made the choice to be with her, trading his gun for a harmonica, which was a big deal. (11m32s)
• Miranda's husband is not musical but loves music, and he even co-wrote a song on her new record, with one of his lines being "fly a hot air balloon in a hurricane," which she thought was a good line. (11m52s)
• Despite being a celebrity, Miranda doesn't care about the fame aspect and just wants to be real and regular, and her husband's normalcy is a blessing in her life. (12m37s)
• Miranda appreciates her husband's honesty and straight-shooting, which is refreshing in her industry, and she's glad to have married someone who is a regular blue-collar guy. (13m21s)
• Miranda encourages regular men to think they can handle being with a celebrity, and she's grateful to have a husband who tells her the truth and isn't in her industry. (12m56s)
• Miranda's husband signed up for a lot by marrying a country singer and a horse girl, which is a different breed, but she's glad to have him in her life. (13m51s)

Miranda Lambert's Equine Therapy and Mounted Shooting

• A therapy place with horses was visited, where a horse therapist worked with the horses, and the experience was found to be amazing and really neat, teaching a lot about oneself (14m2s).
• Equine therapy involves putting a hand where one feels most drawn to the horse, and immediately, the hand was placed on the horse's heart, which was a surprising and cool experience (14m12s).
• The horse's pulse was taken with both hands, and the experience was wild, especially since horses have 60 inches of neck (14m40s).
• Initially, approaching the horse and letting it know one is okay was a challenge, but by the end, taking the horse for a walk was possible, and the experience was cool (14m51s).
• Horses are therapeutic, majestic creatures that can sense everything and tell the truth about a person before they even know their own truth (15m42s).
• The desire to be a cowgirl and ride horses started at 30, and despite being green and not knowing what to do, the hobby is loved for being challenging and physically demanding (15m49s).
• Riding horses is not just about the rider, but also about the horse, and it's like being on the "Lord's Uber" where one has to trust and follow the horse's lead (16m36s).
• Mounted shooting, which involves shooting a revolver with black powder off the back of a horse at a balloon, was started in December, and it's a fun and spectator-safe activity where horses wear earplugs (16m56s).
• Miranda Lambert is learning Mountain Shooting, a timed event where riders on horseback shoot balloons with two revolvers, each containing five shots, while navigating a pattern, and is being mentored by world champion Kenda Lonay, also known as Kendall Lon (17m23s).
• In Mountain Shooting, riders start at a gate, ride at high speeds, and aim to complete the course in the shortest time possible, with Kenda Lonay's record being 7.5 seconds (18m10s).
• Miranda Lambert has bought her own horse to participate in the sport and started riding at the age of 30, feeling the need to try something new and challenging as she turned 40 (18m50s).

Miranda Lambert's Social Life and Pancake Preferences

• She finds the sport to be an adrenaline rush and compares it to "ADHD meets Yellowstone" due to its fast-paced and challenging nature (18m36s).
• Miranda Lambert's friends in Nashville have a crush on her, and she is open to meeting new people, but values her alone time and prefers not to be bothered or have someone constantly asking for things like pancakes (19m31s).
• She jokingly considers learning to make pancakes, specifically the Mickey Mouse-shaped ones her mom used to make, in case someone she's dating wants them (20m8s).
• A childhood memory is shared about a portable electric skillet with a dial that could heat it up, and an incident where it burned a hole in a wood table when used to make pancakes (20m26s).

Podcast Sponsors and New Album

• The podcast is sponsored by Boot Barn, America's largest Western retailer, which was founded in 1978 and now has over 400 stores across 48 states (21m2s).
• The sponsor, Boot Barn, is promoting the Cody James 1978 boots, which are handcrafted by 90 boot artisans using centuries-old techniques and exotic leather (21m23s).
• A new album has been released, and a favorite song to perform from it is "Armadilla," which was written by Nashville songwriter Aaron Raitiere (22m51s).
• The song "Armadilla" is the first track on the new album and has been fun to perform live, despite only being done a couple of times (22m54s).

Touring with Toby Keith and Songwriting

• A past tour with Toby Keith is mentioned, which was one of the earliest tours and a learning experience, especially since there were hardly any women touring in country music at the time (23m24s).
• The experience of touring with all men, including Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, and George Strait, taught valuable lessons and helped shape the music career (23m50s).
• Miranda Lambert's hair is often teased, and she jokes that the Lord does her hair while she sleeps (24m13s).
• Toby Keith was a prolific songwriter who did everything his own way and was an outlaw in his own way, with a tough love approach, especially when Miranda was starting out on the road (24m36s).
• Miranda learned a lot from touring with Toby Keith and his fans, who were very loyal to him and made her work to gain their appreciation (25m8s).
• Miranda had to figure out her set list and work hard to capture the audience's attention when opening for Toby Keith, as they were primarily there to see him (25m31s).
• Miranda did not get to interact with Toby Keith before he passed away but saw him at the BMI Awards when he received the Songwriter Legend award a couple of years ago (25m47s).
• At the BMI Awards, Toby Keith seemed private about his health issues, but he looked and sounded great, and his focus was still on the music (26m10s).
• Toby Keith was a prolific songwriter, writing around 150 songs a year, and also had many outside songs cut by other artists, which Miranda did not realize until the BMI ceremony (26m30s).
• Miranda sometimes writes songs that she thinks are good but not suitable for her, and she appreciates that some artists are still willing to cut outside songs (26m48s).
• Miranda believes it's essential for songwriters to have a balance between writing their own songs and cutting outside songs, as it helps other writers and allows for more great songs to be recorded (27m18s).
• Miranda's biggest songs would not have been possible if she had tried to write every song on her records herself, and she thinks it's cool when artists are open to recording songs written by others (27m39s).
• Some of Miranda Lambert's staple songs, such as "The House That Built Me," "Mom's Broken Heart," and "Little Red Wagon," were not written by her, and she thinks it's good to keep the door open to collaborations and outside songwriting (27m46s).

Collaboration and Competition in Nashville

• As she has gotten older, Lambert has realized the importance of seeking help and collaborating with others, which can make the process more enjoyable and allow for mutual celebration of successes (28m13s).
• The country music community in Nashville is very collaborative, with artists lifting each other up and showing mutual respect, although it can also be competitive (28m45s).
• Lambert's manager of 21 years recently shared a friend's insight that there's a difference between wanting to win and wanting to beat everybody, with the former being a more positive mindset (29m25s).
• Wanting to win and be on top is okay, but wanting to beat everybody can add a negative edge and imply that someone else has to lose (29m33s).
• Lambert believes that everyone can win and succeed in their own way, as long as they focus on their own goals and don't try to bring others down (30m5s).

Songwriting Inspiration and Glove Compartments

• The songwriting community in Nashville is vibrant and collaborative, with ideas and inspiration often striking at unexpected times and places (30m14s).
• Even mundane events, like dropping a tomato at Trader Joe's or getting into a car accident, can inspire song ideas and collaborations (30m16s).
• The term "glove box" is an interesting phenomenon, as it's not always clear why it's called that or what people typically keep in it (30m40s).
• The glove compartment in a vehicle originated from storing driving gloves, which were essential equipment in early vehicles to keep hands clean, and are still important today, especially for women, as they can help prevent aging hands from sun damage while driving (31m1s).
• Some people wear gloves while driving to prevent sun damage, and this practice is also applied to other activities, such as horse riding, to prevent aging hands (31m29s).

Tattoos and Musical Heroes

• Dolly Parton is known to wear sheer gloves, and there is speculation about whether she has full-body tattoos, which would make her even more "badass" (31m54s).
• The idea of Dolly Parton having full-body tattoos is compared to Cat Von D, and it is agreed that tattoos are awesome (32m38s).
• The person speaking has tattoos, but not sleeves, due to concerns about how they might look as they age, and has them on their forearms instead (32m48s).
• The person speaking has a strategic approach to getting tattoos to avoid having them in places where they might not look good as they age (33m0s).
• Merle Haggard is mentioned as a musical hero who has passed away, and the person speaking expresses sadness about his death and admiration for his music and authenticity (33m22s).
• The person speaking had the opportunity to sing with Merle Haggard and meet him and his family, and has a lot of respect for him as an artist and a person (33m41s).
• Merle Haggard's authenticity and willingness to tell his truth through his music are admired, and he is quoted as someone who "actually lived" the things he sang about (34m10s).

Emotional Songs and Musical Influences

• The troubled times in a person's life can be turned into beautiful songs and a successful career, and some people are heroes who live up to their image, being kind and mysterious at the same time (34m25s).
• A song that can evoke strong emotions is often played during difficult times, such as a breakup, and some people have a go-to genre like country music that provides comfort (35m0s).
• Trace Adkins' song "Every Light in the House Is On" is an example of a song that can provide a deep emotional experience, especially with its powerful vocals (35m20s).
• George Strait's song "Nobody in His Right Mind" is a heartbreaker that showcases the artist's talent and is considered one of the best country songs (35m48s).
• Lee Brice's song "I Drive Your Truck" is another example of a powerful country song that was written by Jesse Alexander, and its delivery by Lee Brice is particularly impressive (36m28s).
• A song's success often depends on the right combination of factors, including the artist, the songwriters, and the timing of its release (36m48s).
• The song "The House That Built Me" was written by Alan Shamblin and Tom Douglas over a period of seven years, demonstrating the importance of patience and perseverance in the songwriting process (37m7s).
• The song "The House That Built Me" is a perfectly written song that has become a classic, and its success is a testament to the value of taking the time to get things right (37m36s).

The Significance of "The House That Built Me"

• The song "The House That Built Me" has a special significance for some people who have experienced traumatic events in their past, as it can evoke strong emotions and provide comfort (37m47s).
• Years ago, Miranda Lambert visited her childhood home, an old tobacco farm built in 1905, and gave the current owner an orchid, saying "that's what should grow here," which is a phrase that could be used in a song (37m58s).
• A guitar player who worked with Lambert for a long time was touched by a song called "The House That Built Me," which reminded him of his own childhood, and he wished he had a healthy childhood like the one described in the song (38m43s).
• The song's message resonated with Lambert, who loves songs that can evoke strong emotions and make people feel like they're not alone in their experiences (39m9s).
• Lambert's childhood home was a place where many people would visit and share memories, often becoming emotional on the front porch, which is why the song "The House That Built Me" felt personal to her (40m8s).

Art, Emotions, and Music Preferences

• Art, especially songs, has the power to unlock emotions and make people feel connected to others who have gone through similar experiences (40m39s).
• Lambert is a songwriter and music lover, particularly fond of country songs that tell the truth, even if it's sad, and make people feel emotions (41m7s).
• Before going on stage, Lambert listens to music that gets her pumped up and ready to perform (41m22s).
• Miranda Lambert's music preferences range from uptempo to chill and grounding, including artists like FGL, Boosie BadAzz, and Steven Wilson Jr, with whom she has an upcoming show and recently co-wrote a song called "I don't want to see the movie if the dog dies" (41m27s).
• She is a huge fan of Soundgarden and Audio Slave, which evokes female rage and is her go-to music for getting pumped up (42m25s).
• Lambert has been a victim of female rage and has angry women in her direct messages, but acknowledges that music can be an activator for certain moments or emotions (42m50s).

Funerals and Difficult Experiences

• She has played at funerals, including her grandma's and a friend's, which was a difficult experience, but feels that using her gift to celebrate someone's life is important (43m16s).
• Lambert recalls a story about a girl who accidentally sang the Star Spangled Banner at a funeral, which was met with discomfort and confusion, and notes that only a few people on Earth should sing that song (43m58s).
• She has been in some weird situations, including a confusing funeral service where the person being honored wasn't even present (44m46s).
• Miranda Lambert's dad was 70 years old when she was born, and he had to buy her a suit for a funeral when she was around 11 or 12 years old, but he accidentally got her a Beetlejuice costume instead, which was a humiliating experience for her (44m51s).

Gypsy Rose and Deception

• Miranda Lambert met Gypsy Rose, a Make-A-Wish kid, several times, and she remembers Gypsy Rose as a super sweet girl with "crunchy hair" (46m3s).
• Miranda Lambert was shocked when she found out about Gypsy Rose's abusive childhood and her mother's deception, and she has been following the story and watching documentaries about it (46m26s).
• Miranda Lambert believes that Gypsy Rose's mother worked the system and manipulated people into believing that Gypsy Rose was sick, and that the whole country music community was taken in by the deception (47m20s).
• Gypsy Rose was a part of the country music community and was known to many people in the industry, including Miranda Lambert, who remembers her as a genuine and sweet person (47m25s).
• Miranda Lambert has not been in touch with Gypsy Rose since the truth about her childhood came out, and she doesn't expect to hear from her again, but she wishes her well and hopes she is thriving (47m52s).

Chat GPT and Songwriting

• Chat GPT is considered to be getting better than Google due to the lack of advertising on it, and it has the ability to write songs, including a Miranda Lambert-style song called "Whiskey and Wildflowers" (48m15s).
• The song "Whiskey and Wildflowers" was written by Chat GPT at the request of Miranda Lambert's brother on Father's Day, and it had a country music style with lyrics that included themes of drinking and heartache (48m30s).
• Miranda Lambert joked that Chat GPT's songwriting abilities could potentially threaten her career, but she also acknowledged that the technology is still in its early stages and has limitations (48m52s).
• Chat GPT's ability to write songs and potentially create music that is based on real feelings is seen as both impressive and unsettling, with Miranda Lambert expressing skepticism about whether the technology could truly replicate human emotions (50m2s).
• Miranda Lambert also joked about the potential for a "redneck version" of Chat GPT, which she referred to as "Chad GBT," and suggested that it could be used to write humorous songs or provide advice on topics like fixing a two-stroke motor (49m3s).

Nashville, Potholes, and Dolly Parton's Brownie Mix

• The conversation also touched on the topic of Nashville and how it has changed over the years, with Miranda Lambert noting that the city is now a popular destination and that country music is thriving (50m58s).
• However, Miranda Lambert also expressed frustration with the traffic and road conditions in Nashville, which she felt were not well-suited to the city's growing popularity (51m33s).
• Some roads have homemade pothole fillings, with people using anything, including cake batter, to fill them, and in one instance, devil's food cake mix was found on tires after driving through a filled pothole (51m45s).
• Dolly Parton has a brownie mix that is preferred because it uses real ingredients like milk, eggs, and butter, unlike other mixes that contain oil (52m11s).
• Childhood memories of licking raw egg beaters after baking are shared, with the warning from mom to not eat too much due to the raw eggs (52m32s).

KitchenAid Mixer and Losers Bar

• The husband has a KitchenAid mixer and is obsessed with it, using it to make homemade pasta and having all the accessories (52m47s).
• A favorite childhood activity was licking the beaters, but sometimes soapy dishwater would accidentally be added to the bowl, ruining the experience (53m34s).
• A place missed in Nashville is the old Losers bar, which was a small, smoky dive bar with a great jukebox and popcorn, although the current version of Losers is still enjoyable (54m5s).
• The back porch of Losers is still a great place to hang out, and Miranda Lambert has a sign that says "Miranda Lambert Way" on the VIP deck (54m35s).
• The sign on the VIP deck was likely earned after many late nights and drinks, including Tito's from a plastic cup (54m57s).

Cul-de-sacs and Time Travel

• Miranda Lambert recalls seeing a cul-de-sac for the first time and being confused about why the road couldn't continue, and she remembers calling the sheriff to report the issue (55m11s).
• If given the chance to travel back in time, Miranda Lambert thinks she would stay in the present because she feels like she's done a lot but is still learning (55m47s).
• She believes her current age is the most fun era of her life, feeling young but not dumb, and is looking forward to her 40s, which many people say is the best decade (56m19s).

New Song and Evolving Goals

• Miranda Lambert's new song "Damn It Randy" is about a person in her life who wasn't serving her well, and she wrote it with John Randall, whose real name is Randy (56m36s).
• The song is not about a specific person, but rather about the idea that everyone has a "Randy" in their life who they need to move on from (56m43s).
• At this point in her career, Miranda Lambert's goals have evolved from achieving specific milestones to being open to new opportunities and meeting new people (58m12s).
• She emphasizes the importance of saying no to the right things to save energy for the things that matter (58m34s).
• The importance of saying no to things that are not right for you is emphasized, as it allows for openness and energy to be directed towards the right things (58m40s).

Podcasts, Introversion, and Authenticity

• Miranda Lambert has started doing podcasts this year, which is a new experience for her, and she's trying to branch out despite being an introverted extrovert with an extroverted job (59m1s).
• Her goals are to do something that scares her, makes her grow, and makes her learn, and she believes it's essential to say her truths, whether through songs or speaking out (59m31s).
• As an artist, it's challenging to evolve and stay true to oneself while keeping a common thread with past work, especially when aging and life experiences change (59m58s).
• The fear of losing fans or not being authentic is a concern when trying to reinvent oneself, and it's a delicate balance to maintain (1h0m21s).

Comedy, Fear, and Early Musical Experiences

• Comedy is considered the hardest part of the arts, requiring vulnerability and standing alone in front of an audience, with no backup or support (1h1m0s).
• The initial experience of performing, whether in comedy or music, can be terrifying, but it's essential to push through the fear and believe in oneself (1h1m38s).
• Miranda Lambert recalls her early days as a musician, when she would ask to play at bars during set changes, despite having limited experience and only knowing three chords, and would offer to play her three songs in exchange for stage time (1h2m2s).
• She notes that it's a catch-22, where venues want experience, but it's hard to get experience without being given a chance to play, and she was brave enough to take the risk and play anyway (1h2m22s).

Sweet 16 Party and Humble Beginnings

• Lambert remembers a particularly challenging show she played at a sweet 16 birthday party in Washington D.C., where she, Michelle Branch, and LeAnn Rimes each performed four songs for a crowd of extravagantly dressed teenagers (1h3m2s).
• She contrasts this experience with her own humble upbringing, where she wore hand-me-down clothes and thrift store finds, including a pair of Doc Martens she found at Goodwill for $7 (1h3m46s).
• As she's gotten older, Lambert has developed a greater appreciation for the small comforts of touring, such as a good mattress and a hot breakfast, and notes that she can tell the difference between real eggs and powdered eggs (1h4m49s).

Touring Comforts and Holiday Inn Breakfast

• Miranda Lambert recalls a childhood experience where she and her family would sneak into the continental breakfast at a Holiday Inn, pretending the staff were waiters, even though they weren't staying there (1h5m35s).

40th Birthday Celebration and Mutt Nation

• Lambert's favorite birthday party was her 40th, which was celebrated at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth, Texas, with a private bar, barbecue, and performances by Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, and Adam Hood (1h6m11s).
• Billy Bob's is a significant venue for Lambert, as she has been playing there for a long time and has fond memories of attending shows there (1h7m8s).
• Lambert has a show the following night, which is a benefit for her foundation, Mutt Nation, called "Music for Mutts" (1h7m27s).
• Mutt Nation is a foundation Lambert started with her mom in 2009, which aims to raise awareness for animal adoption, spay/neuter, and "adopt don't shop" (1h7m51s).
• The foundation has raised over $2 million since its inception and provides support for various animal-related causes, including disaster relief and shelter renovations (1h7m55s).
• Currently, Mutt Nation is working with Tractor Supply and Greater Good to provide aid to shelters affected by Hurricane Helen (1h8m11s).
• The foundation's main focus is to encourage people to adopt pets and provide support to shelters and rescue organizations (1h8m36s).
• Mutt Nation is a nonprofit organization that aims to meet the needs of animal shelters and rescue organizations, whether it's through grants, renovations, or disaster relief (1h8m45s).
• Miranda Lambert raises funds for her nonprofit organization, Mutt Nation, through various means such as fundraiser shows, donating her own money, and partnering with her Vegas residency to give a dollar from each ticket sale to the organization (1h8m50s).
• Mutt Nation has also received funds from Lambert's tours, where a dollar from each ticket sale goes to the organization, and they are hosting their first benefit show in a couple of years, which Lambert is excited about (1h9m16s).

Roie the Howling Dog and Brooks' Accusation

• Lambert's mom has a dog named Roie, who is known for howling along to George Jones' song "He Stopped Loving Her Today" when Lambert's dad plays guitar and sings (1h9m29s).
• Lambert thinks it would be fun to organize a group of dogs to sing together, like a family choir, and even jokes about asking someone named Chad to help make it happen (1h10m26s).
• There was recent news about Brooks being accused of harassment, but Lambert doesn't know much about the situation and only heard about it that day, so she doesn't have much to say about it (1h10m58s).
• Lambert has always heard nice things about Brooks and remembers him being a big artist when she was a kid, even recalling that her first concert was a Brooks show at Texas Stadium when she was 10 years old (1h11m29s).

Braces, Garth Brooks, and Childhood Memories

• Lambert also shares a funny story about having to wear braces as a kid, but only on her two front teeth to close a gap, which she thinks is unfair to kids (1h11m46s).
• Miranda Lambert had a distinctive style in her youth, featuring scrunchy hair, teased hair, braces, and high-waisted Rockies jeans with no back pockets, which made her butt look long, and she wore these with boots and a flame shirt (1h12m5s).
• She was inspired to become a country singer after watching a Garth Brooks show, where he dropped out of a helicopter, and she was screaming and waving, wearing pink rubber bands on her two ponytails (1h12m30s).
• Miranda Lambert's mom would scold her for saying "damn" when quoting Garth Brooks' song "Damn Old Rodeo," but she would argue that Garth said it, so she should be allowed to say it too (1h13m0s).
• Miranda Lambert and others would listen to the "No Fences" record by Garth Brooks, which they would play on tape, and they would also listen to the radio, where they would hear songs like "Crying, Loving, or Leaving" (1h13m11s).
• "Crying, Loving, or Leaving" was a radio show where listeners could call in and choose whether they were crying, loving, or leaving, and the show would play a song accordingly (1h13m21s).
• Miranda Lambert remembers recording the countdown on the radio and trying to press the record button at the exact right time, and she recalls that Whitney Houston's song was number one for two years (1h13m25s).
• Miranda Lambert wanted a change in the music scene, feeling that Whitney Houston's song was dominating the charts for too long, and she wished for something new, like a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers or Scar Tissue (1h13m36s).

Crying, Loving, or Leaving and Wedding Song

• The music scene at the time was diverse, with top 40 channels playing a wide range of genres, and Casey Kasem was a popular radio host (1h13m59s).
• Miranda Lambert called in to "Crying, Loving, or Leaving" twice, once saying she was loving and once saying she was leaving, and she joked about running away from home and mailing herself to a different location (1h14m25s).
• The song that was played earlier was not intentionally chosen, and it happened to be the first wedding song, which was a perfect coincidence (1h15m26s).
• The idea of a new spin-off of a show, possibly similar to what Brooks & Dunn does, was discussed, and it was suggested that it could be a fun concept (1h15m55s).

New Album and Honky Tonk Roots

• The new album was recorded in Texas, which is the first time this has been done since the artist was 18, and it's described as a "Honky Tonk record" that sounds like the music from their childhood (1h16m32s).
• The decision to record in Texas was a deliberate choice to go back to the roots of where the passion for music started, which was playing in Honky Tonks in Texas (1h17m0s).
• The artist had a moment of awakening on their 40th birthday at Billy Bob's, realizing that their heart lives in Honky Tonks and country music (1h17m5s).
• The artist has a house in Austin and spends a lot of time there, and they love that both the places they live, Tennessee and Texas, revolve around music (1h17m30s).

Life Reflections and Musical Inspiration

• The artist feels that they've been so busy with their life and career that they haven't had time to stop and look at where they're at, but now they're embracing their accomplishments and feeling inspired to write songs and make music (1h18m21s).
• Although the artist doesn't have the same energy for long tours, they're still excited to write songs and make music, and they love the music they create (1h18m38s).

Music Career and Mentoring Younger Artists

• Miranda Lambert has dedicated her whole life to her music career, which can be demanding and leave little time for personal relationships (1h18m44s).
• As her career progressed, she had to figure things out on her own, with no manual or guidance, and is now working with younger artists (1h19m24s).
• She has a label called Big Loud Texas, a partnership with Big Loud, and is keeping an eye on artists like J, who is signed to Big Loud (1h19m32s).
• J is playing in Nashville every December 4th and has a song called "Patches" with a lyric about a torn cigarette (1h19m44s).
• Miranda Lambert thinks J's music is one of the greatest records to come out in a decade, with a unique blend of hillbilly, rage, sadness, and humor (1h20m10s).
• J's music also incorporates Native American sounds, which Miranda Lambert appreciates (1h20m18s).
• She enjoys J's style, including his signature puffy vest, which he often wears in his videos (1h20m40s).
• Miranda Lambert has seen J play live at Whiskey Jam and thinks he's a sweet person, both in interviews and through his music (1h21m12s).

Musical Recommendations and Poetic Passage

• She's also been listening to Red Clay Strays and appreciates the good music they're making (1h21m20s).
• Miranda Lambert is a fan of Lainey Wilson, who she thinks is a great artist and a good person (1h21m25s).
• The conversation was enjoyable and covered some good topics, including songs (1h22m9s).
• Miranda Lambert's new album, titled "Postcards from Texas", has been released (1h22m17s).
• A recommendation was made to check out Aaron Watson, described as quirky (1h22m26s).
• A poetic passage was recited, describing a carefree and introspective state, referencing Cornerstone and finding a piece of something meaningful (1h22m43s).