Both of her parents are private investigators, but father Rick is also a country guitarist and songwriter. Lambert became seriously interested in country music after attending a Garth Brooks concert as a young girl, and soon began singing in talent contests under the tutelage of her father.
At 16, Miranda began appearing on the Johnny High Country Music Review in Arlington, Texas, the same show that helped launch the career of LeAnn Rimes. Miranda quickly landed a recording session in Nashville, but left the studio in tears after she became frustrated with the "pop" sound of music that was not her own. Upon returning to Texas, Miranda began writing songs and taking guitar lessons from her father.
When Miranda's aptitude for music became apparent, her parents encouraged her to aggressively pursue singing and acting opportunities. While still a high school student, Miranda made her professional singing debut and fronted the house band at the Reo Palm Isle Ballroom in Longview, Texas, a long-running venue that has showcased Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson.
Foregoing college, Miranda performed throughout Texas in 2001 and 2002. She finished first in the Texas auditions for Nashville Star and eventually placed third on the national competition.
Discography
On September 15, 2003, she signed with Sony records. She has since released three studio albums, 2005's Kerosene, 2007's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, 2009's Revolution and 2011's Four The Record; all four of which debuted at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Kerosene,Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Revolution have been certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Miranda Lambert has release a total of fourteen singles, which includes five Top 20 hits; of these, Kerosene and Gunpowder & Lead have been certified Gold singles by the RIAA.
Awards and Critical Acclaim
In 2005, at the 40th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Miranda won the Cover Girl Fresh Face of Country Music Award. In 2005, she was also nominated for the Country Music Association's Horizon Award and performed "Kerosene". Nashville Scene named Kerosene one of the best albums of 2005
Miranda was nominated for and won the "Album of the Year" award at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards for her latest album Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Famous In A Small Town
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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Through the telephoto lens of fame
Around here you get just as much attention
Cheerin' at the high school football game
I dreamed of going to Nashville
Put my money down and placed my bet
But I just got the first buck of the season
Every last one, route one, rural rural heart's got a story to tell
Every grandma, in-law, ex-girlfriend maybe knows it just a little too well
Whether you're late for church or you're stuck in jail
Hey, word's gonna get around
Everybody dies famous in a small town
Tyler and Casey broke up
It ended pretty quietly
But we heard he was caught red-handed with her mama
So, that's just what they let us all believe
Every last one, route one, rural rural heart's got a story to tell
Every grandma, in-law, ex-girlfriend maybe knows it just a little too well
Whether you're late for church or you're stuck in jail
Hey, word's gonna get around
Everybody dies famous in a small town
Well, baby, who needs their faces in a magazine?
Me and you we've been stars in the town since we were seventeen
Let's go on down to the quick stop
Wear your yellow shades and I'll put on my tight jeans
And we'll just spend the weekend burnin' rubber
And we'll let 'em point and stare in disbelief
'Cause every last one, route one, rural rural heart's got a story to tell
Every grandma, in-law, ex-girlfriend maybe knows it just a little too well
Whether you're late for church or you're stuck in jail
Hey, word's gonna get around
Everybody dies famous in a small town
Everybody dies famous in a small town
Miranda Lambert's song Famous in a Small Town reflects on small-town life and the way that fame operates within close-knit communities. Lambert sings about how she dreamed of going to Nashville to become famous, but how she ended up making the front page of the town newspaper, the Turnertown Gazette, after hunting the first buck of the season. The lyrics suggest that even though fame might not come in the way that we first imagine, everyone is known and talked about within their own small community, whether they like it or not.
The song also touches on gossip, rumor and hearsay, as Lambert sings about hearing that Tyler was caught with Casey's mother. Every person in the town, from ex-girlfriends and in-laws to grandmas, has a story to tell and everyone knows a little bit about everyone else's business. This is summed up in the memorable chorus, where Lambert sings: "Everybody dies famous in a small town."
The final verse of the song suggests that Lambert is happy with her life in this small town, where she has found love and acceptance with someone she has known since they were seventeen. She doesn't need to be in a magazine or have millions of fans; she's content to spend her time with her partner, wearing yellow shades and tight jeans, and burning rubber in their car.
Overall, Famous in a Small Town is a reflective and thoughtful song that captures the feelings of many people who have grown up in small communities. It highlights the way that fame and celebrity operate in these places, and the importance of close relationships and personal connections.
Line by Line Meaning
They say life is so much sweeter
People often say that having a famous life is much more interesting
Through the telephoto lens of fame
From the perspective of being famous
Around here you get just as much attention
But in this small town, you can still get attention without being famous
Cheerin' at the high school football game
Like cheering at a high school football game
I dreamed of going to Nashville
I had a dream of becoming a famous musician in Nashville
Put my money down and placed my bet
I invested my money and took a risk
But I just got the first buck of the season
But I only caught the first deer of the hunting season
I made the front page of the Turnertown Gazette
Which made it to the front page of our small town newspaper
Tyler and Casey broke up
Tyler and Casey's relationship ended
It ended pretty quietly
It didn't get much attention
But we heard he was caught red-handed with her mama
But rumors started that Tyler had an affair with Casey's mother
So, that's just what they let us all believe
But we don't really know for sure what happened, it's just gossip
Well, baby, who needs their faces in a magazine?
We don't need to be famous in a magazine
Me and you we've been stars in the town since we were seventeen
You and I have been well-known in this town since we were teenagers
Let's go on down to the quick stop
Let's go hang out at the convenience store
Wear your yellow shades and I'll put on my tight jeans
You wear your yellow sunglasses and I'll wear my tight jeans
And we'll just spend the weekend burnin' rubber
And we'll just spend the weekend cruising around town
And we'll let 'em point and stare in disbelief
And we'll let people stare and be surprised
Everybody dies famous in a small town
In a small town, everyone is known and remembered by their story
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Miranda Lambert, Travis Howard
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tooez90
I'm glad Miranda is finally getting the recognition she truly deserves .
Β She stood by her music and didn't sell herself out, good things come to those who wait. Good luck!!!!
Nicole Glenn
Reading this comment 8 years later and damn does it ring true! Sheβs had some hardships but she is better than ever!! Her music has gotten me through some rough times and I canβt wait to see her Vegas residency!!
Ray Deitz
she got it in her prime believe me..
Sarah lott
Living in small town myself, growing up in a small town, this osng has always had a place kn my heart. Especially because when my dad passed,a lot of people all over town were at his memorial service,and everyone knows me because of him and my older brother's and my family
Terri
Great song β€
isellhope4u
Miranda can rock with the best of them. Awesome.
ccllvvcookie
This song makes me so happy. Not only because it's true but because I live in the town where some of video was shot. And I went to the school shown in here too. Seeing little bits and pieces of my town in her video almost brings tears to my eyes. I love my little town of Shelbyville TN. And I wouldnt of wanted to grow up anywhere else.
Carol Shaw
We just moved here from out of state and Shelbyville and we love it. It has some rough edges but we love it.
Last1_ 2no
This will ALWAYS be my favorite Miranda song!!
Christy Kreitlow
I love hearing you sing..Takes me back to those days. π