Miranda Lambert, the queen of country music with a no-nonsense attitude, has always been known for her bold, relatable lyrics and fiery personality. But who would’ve guessed that her latest collaborator is none other than her retired New York City police officer husband, Brendan McLoughlin? The couple’s unexpected journey into songwriting together has all the drama, humor, and heartwarming moments you’d expect—plus a song that left McLoughlin misty-eyed.
Let’s dive into how this power couple turned quarantine boredom into creative gold and ended up with a track titled “Dammit Randy” on Lambert’s new album, . Spoiler alert: the story involves football interruptions, emotional surprises, and a hefty dose of marital banter.
While many of us spent the COVID lockdowns perfecting banana bread recipes or binge-watching Netflix, Miranda Lambert had a better idea: writing songs.
And when her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, complained of boredom, she decided to put him to work.
“Everyone was at home, bored, and I’m a songwriter, so I’m like, ‘Let’s write songs!’” Lambert shared on Bunnie Xo’s podcast . At first, McLoughlin protested, claiming, “I don’t know how to write songs.” But Miranda wasn’t having any excuses. “Yeah, you can. You can do it,” she shot back, guitar in hand.
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