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.
Look At Miss Ohio
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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Would ya look at Miss Ohio
She's a running around with her rag top down
She says I wanna do right, but not right now
I'm gonna drive to Atlanta
And live out this fantasy
Running around with your rag top down
Had your arm around her shoulder
A regimental soldier
And mama starts pushing that wedding gown
Yeah, I wanna do right but not right now
Oh me, oh my, oh
Would ya look at Miss Ohio
She's a running around with her rag top down
She says I wanna do right, but not right now
I know all about it
So you don't have to shout it
But I'm gonna straighten it out somehow
Yeah, I wanna do right, but not right now
Oh me, oh my, oh
Would ya look at Miss Ohio
She's a running around with her rag top down
She says I wanna do right, but not right now
Yeah, a wanna do right, but not right now
"Look At Miss Ohio" is a song by country artist Miranda Lambert, and it deals with the struggle between wanting to do the right thing and wanting to live life to the fullest. The lyrics describe a woman named Miss Ohio who drives around in her convertible with the top down, who is seemingly carefree and has a love for life, but also struggles with doing the right thing in her relationships. Lambert sings about wanting to live out her own fantasy, even though she knows it may not be the "right" thing to do. It seems that Miss Ohio wants to do the right thing and settle down, but she is not ready for that kind of commitment.
The lyrics also detail the pressure that Miss Ohio feels from her family to settle down and get married. Her mother is pushing her to wear a wedding gown and be with a regimental soldier, but she's not ready for that kind of commitment. She wants to live life on her own terms, even if that means not always doing what is expected of her. The song highlights the internal struggle between living a life of freedom and adventure and settling down and doing the "right" thing.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh me, oh my, oh
Expressing surprise and amazement at the sight of Miss Ohio.
Would ya look at Miss Ohio
Observed Miss Ohio driving around with her convertible top down.
She's a running around with her rag top down
Miss Ohio is driving her car with the top down, enjoying her freedom and the warm weather.
She says I wanna do right, but not right now
Miss Ohio knows what is right, but she's not ready to do it yet.
I'm gonna drive to Atlanta
The artist is planning to leave town and seek her own adventure.
And live out this fantasy
The singer has a dream of living life on her own terms.
Had your arm around her shoulder
The singer witnessed a soldier with his arm around Miss Ohio's shoulder.
A regimental soldier
The person Miss Ohio was with is a soldier who follows strict rules and regulations.
And mama starts pushing that wedding gown
Miss Ohio's mother is pressuring her to get married, but she's not ready for that commitment.
I know all about it
The artist understands the situation and emotions behind Miss Ohio's behavior.
So you don't have to shout it
The singer knows Miss Ohio's secret and promises to keep it to herself.
But I'm gonna straighten it out somehow
The artist feels the need to help Miss Ohio make a decision and change her life, but doesn't know how yet.
Yeah, a wanna do right, but not right now
Miss Ohio admits that she wants to do what is right, but she's not ready to commit to it yet.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gillian Howard Welch, David Todd Rawlings
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