If you’ve been living under a rock—or, worse, stuck in a Spotify playlist loop—you may have missed the latest bombshell: they’ve just dropped their list of the 250 greatest albums of the 21st century, and some of country music's finest are making serious waves. And no, we’re not talking about the usual suspects. We're talking Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, and Chris Stapleton—three names that are turning heads, cracking open dusty vinyls, and reminding us why country music isn’t just about boots, hats, and pickup trucks.
Miranda Lambert’s “Platinum”: A Western Swing of Genius
When you think of Miranda Lambert, the first thing that probably comes to mind is her powerhouse vocals, her unflinching authenticity, and maybe her love for a good pair of boots. But with (her 2014 game-changer), Miranda took it to another level, snagging the #48 spot on ’s prestigious list.
But don’t expect your typical “girl with a guitar” narrative here— is a tour de force that shows Lambert's ability to balance gritty realism with the kind of feel-good anthems that make you want to roll down the windows and sing at the top of your lungs.
“ is a swing-infused gem,” says , a nod to the influence of Western swing on the album. And while the album’s hits—“Little Red Wagon,” “Somethin’ Bad” (featuring Carrie Underwood), and “Automatic”—had us all dancing in the kitchen, it’s the way Lambert intertwines her country roots with everything from smooth radio hits to rowdy barroom anthems that makes this album unforgettable.
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