Miranda Lambert has been named 'Terrifying Woman of the Year' by Esquire magazine in its annual Esky Music Awards. The publication notes Lambert's latest single, 'Gunpowder and Lead,' saying, "Her voice balances raucousness and tenderness so perfectly, it's tough to tell where the insanely violent characters begin and the real Miranda Lambert leaves off."Sure, the song is about a feisty woman with a loaded shotgun. But Lambert told us it was actually inspired by sad, real-life experiences.
"When I was younger, my parents took in abused women and their kids," she told us in a recent interview. "It's meant to be taken light-hearted in some aspects. But it's also very real to me, because I saw first-hand what damage it can do to a family to be in an abusive relationship."
Lambert also says she's tried to soften her image with autobiographical ballads like 'Desperation' and 'More Like Her' on her 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' album.
Reader Comments(1 of 2)
HARRYat 3-12-2008
OH MY GOD WHAT A PERFORMANCE W/ "GUNPOWDER AND LEAD"
THIS GIRL HAS GOT GAME BLAKE SHELTON BETTER WATCH OUT SHE AHS IT GOING ON LOL
HARRYat 3-12-2008
SHE HAS IT GOING ON "OH MY GOD"
Lucindaat 3-12-2008
I love Miranda Lambert! Her songs are so edgy and she can really rock out!!! I think her and Blake are great together! I wish them nothing but the best!!
El Ojoat 3-13-2008
She's my kind of crazy! Esquire is terrified? Good! I hope she does for the rest of the abusers what the Dixie Chicks already did for the ones named "Earl."
tysmama55at 3-12-2008
My 17 year old son would love to be terrorized by the most "Terrifying Woman Of The Year." He loves her music and he's also kind of happy with the way she looks !! You go Miranda!!!
Phillipat 3-12-2008
Miranda is an amazingly talented singer. Those looking for her softer side, which is just as fantastic and original as her tough one, should try the beautiful "Love is Looking for You," off her first album, Kerosene. It is easily one of the finest country songs I've heard and should have been a single. She is definitely one to watch, and hear.
CRR-Proat 3-12-2008
A great old-school Country performer, and very hot. I'd drink her bath water.
Donnaat 3-12-2008
This girl is incredible and has a heart to boot. When m,y dads cancer made it impossible to allow him to go see the show she actually sent him an autographed picture to our home. It was so nice of her and I will stick up for her at all cost. She idint have to do it but she did and made it personal by adressing him by his fist name as well as a wonderful sentiment.
She is a wonderful person!!!!!
lindaat 3-12-2008
I like her and her music!! I seemed to see she had a personal account on the millionaire&celebs dating site S e e k R i c h. c o m with profile and blog when looking for dates and fun there recently.
Rockingqhandpntsat 3-12-2008
I think that Miranda is a super talented singer and song writer. It's how she felt (w/ gunpowder and lead) and it's amazing to be talented enough to put music to her emotions. I know that I really enjoy her music and it rings true to a lot of feelings that I have which is what it was meant to do, touch people. And if it scares the shit out of a few abusive assholes good, it should! Watch your back! LOL You go Miranda!!
Rhondaat 3-12-2008
Well I agree with what Lucinda had to say. Miranda is a VERY TALENTED YOUNG LADY who REALLY has it GOING ON!!!!!!!!!!!. I love seeing her and Blake together, because I think they are an amazing couple. Miranda I say keep doing what you do, because some people just don't know talent when they see and here it. My husband and son thinks your IT as, in the BEST and we love those dimples. Your a cutie and keep on showing off that wonderful talent. We think you ARE GREAT MIRANDA, so GO, GO, GO, FULL STEAM AHEAD, because you have BIG A FUTURE AHEAD OF YOU. Thank You and Take Care,
Rhonda
TelephoneRomeoat 3-12-2008
Sweet Jesus... this is what Texas Music is all about. Miranda is doing exactly what a TEXAS artist is supposed to do...not conform to the "cookie cutter Nashville scene." Thank you Miranda!!!
isabella gucciat 3-12-2008
Thanks a major plug from Esquire. I will have to check this song out!
Lisaat 3-13-2008
I'm not familiar with her songs but she certainly knows how to wear some EXTREMELY UNFLATTERING clothes!!! Those super tight, low riding jeans are especially unbecoming and she needs to wash her knees really good before she wears short dresses. In most of the pictures of her with an above-the-knee dress on her knees look like she's been crawling around on them!! Her hips and legs look kinda chunky, too, to be wearing such clothes.
MrsPupat 3-13-2008
Lisa- Are you a tad jealous of this very pretty singer??? She looks gorgeous in ALL those outfits. I am willing to bet you are not even close to looking so good or even half as good. Be a little nicer girl, it will pretty up your heart and after awhile will show thru to your whole appearance..