How did Miranda Lambert get her start in country music?

Grammy winner Miranda Lambert is one of the iconic country music singers of this era, but do you know how she got into this?

She entered her first music talent show at 10 years old and began singing professionally in her secondary school days.

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She was inspired by music legends like Elvis Persley and Willie Nelson, and she also started her career in house bands.

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After learning guitar from her father, she soon started performing at local restaurants.

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In 2003, at the age of 20, she entered a talent competition show known as "Nashville Star". Unfortunately, she finished as second runner-up.

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But Tracy Gershon liked Miranda's voice and signed her with "Sony Records."

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In 2005, she released her album "Kerosene," which was nominated for a "Grammy Award."

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Since then, Lambert has never disappointed her fans, and her every song touches the souls of music lovers from all over the world.

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