'59th ACM Awards 2024': Miranda Lambert shades ex-Blake Shelton with 'Wrangler' at the music awards
FRISCO, TEXAS: Miranda Lambert made a surprising fashion choice, opting for double denim instead of a tight black dress to perform her new single "Wranglers" at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 16. Surprisingly, both her ex and current partners in the audience enthusiastically appreciated the song about previous loves!
Earlier on the red carpet, Miranda Lambert acknowledged that "Wranglers" was inspired by her past loves and losses. She attended the award ceremony with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, while her ex-partner, Blake Shelton, was accompanied by his wife, Gwen Stefani.
"We were talking girl talk over tequila one day, writing songs, and we were talking about our past and things we’ve been through, guys we dated... not so good ones," Miranda stated before the ACM Awards. The song was finally completed one month later.
"You can kind of decipher what we discussed on that day," Miranda joked. When questioned if she truly tried to burn a pair of Wrangler trousers, Miranda said, "How do you think I know how well made they are? Very well made. Good on y'all, Wranglers."
Why did Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton separate?
Miranda and Blake's divorce was finalized hours before the couple announced their separation in July 2015. In April 2018, Blake turned to Twitter and attempted to criticize Miranda for her new relationship with Evan Felker.
Miranda's ex, Jeff Allen, whom she dated before her marriage to Blake, responded by accusing the former couple of adultery during their relationship. Miranda spoke out in May 2022 about the overwhelming media attention her separation from Blake had gotten.
How did Miranda Lambert meet Brendan McLoughlin?
Miranda met Brendan as he was patrolling near her 'Good Morning America' performance in November 2018. Several days later, the retired officer had a son with Kaihla Rettinger.
Carol Bruno, Brendan's ex, Jackie Bruno's mother, revealed to Us Weekly at the time that Brendan had cheated on Jackie with Kaihla, further complicating matters.
Despite the tumultuous start to their relationship, Miranda and Brendan's love grew stronger, and the couple secretly married in early 2019 after just three months together.
When did Blake Shelton marry Gwen Stefani?
Blake and Gwen married in July 2021 at Blake's Oklahoma ranch, with Carson Daly, the host of 'The Voice', officiating the event.
Gwen announced the news on Instagram, posting a video of herself wearing a white robe and showing off her veil.