Miranda Lambert, the reigning queen of modern country, recently gave fans a peek behind the curtain, revealing the musical influences that shaped her iconic sound.
In a candid Instagram Q&A session, the "Kerosene" singer didn't hold back, sharing her love for honky-tonk legends, country music queens, and Texas troubadours alike.
Merle, Emmylou, and the Power of Songwriting
When asked about the albums that had the biggest impact on her life, Lambert didn't hesitate.
"Anything by Merle Haggard," she declared, her voice filled with reverence for the country music icon. "He’s just a big influence on me, on songwriting from early on.”
Haggard, known for his gritty realism and heartfelt ballads, clearly left an indelible mark on Lambert's own songwriting style, which often blends vulnerability with a healthy dose of Texas grit.
Next on Lambert’s list of legends was Emmylou Harris, the ethereal-voiced songstress whose influence can be heard in Lambert’s own captivating vocals and emotive delivery.
From Reba to Dolly: Paying Homage to Country Music Royalty
No conversation about country music would be complete without mentioning the genre’s reigning queens, and Lambert made sure to pay homage to her own musical heroes.
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