After leaving her native Sony Music Nashville last year, Miranda Lambert has signed a new deal with Republic Records. Nashville's Big Loud will provide promotional and marketing efforts to country radio as part of its partnership with the Universal Music Group-owned label.
As the first salvo in the new deal, Lambert will release new track “Wranglers” on May 3rd. It will mark her first new music since her 2022 album release, Palomino. “'Wranglers' is a story of a woman taking back her power. I think we can all relate to the character of this song, because we've all had a moment in our lives where we needed to find a way to find our strength and also get a little revenge on someone who did us wrong or hurt us,” he said in her statement. Lambert will likely premiere the song during the seven-time CMA Female Vocalist's headlining performance at Stagecoach festival this Saturday (April 27).
Lambert's relationship with Republic comes as the New York-based label has moved further into country music and further into its partnership with Big Loud. In March, Big Loud signed a multi-year distribution deal with Mercury Records/Republic for all of their acts. Previously, only releases by Big Loud actors Morgan Wallen, Lily Rose and Dylan Gossett had come through the collaboration. Specifically, Gossett is signed to Big Loud Texas, an imprint of Lambert and John Randall launched last year through Big Loud.
“When I was in Texas with Jon, recording where I cut my teeth as a young artist, it felt like coming home. I thought about the women — and men — who lived, loved and found strength in my music, and I wanted to get back to the root of those spaces,” continued Lambert, who is managed by Marion Craft. “Talking to [Republic founder/chairman Monte [Lipman], [Republic founder/vice chairman] Avery Lipman and the team at Republic, as well [Big Loud CEO] Seth [England] and the Big Loud leaning people, all understood my desires and vision for this next era of my music. Aligning in this way is empowering. gives you permission to Really chase it. Signing with Republic inspired me to find the sweet spot for me and everyone like me. I can't wait for everyone to hear 'Wranglers' and the rest of this record.”
“Miranda Lambert's legacy as both a consummate storyteller and legendary performer speaks for itself. Her new music is impressive and we are excited and honored to welcome her to Republic Records in association with Big Loud,” added Monte Lipman.
Lambert added that the move was inspired. “Having a new home gave me a hunger I didn't realize I still had inside me,” she said. “This song looks like it could be on the same record as 'Gunpowder & Lead.' has the same rage. I can't wait to get out there with this new label and this new music… Monte Lipman and his team are firing me up!”
“Gunpower & Lead”, which appeared on Lambert's second album, in 2007 Crazy ex-girlfriendbecame her first top 10 hit Advertising signHot Country Songs Chart.
There's no word on when Lambert will release a new album, but Republic President/COO Jim Ropo said in a statement, “As she puts the finishing touches on her fantastic new project, it has all the hallmarks of her signature sound, yet continues to push herself as a songwriter, producer and performer. We are all at the beginning of a very special moment and we are grateful to be on this journey with her.”
Lambert, the most awarded artist from the Academy of Country Music Awards, recently completed her residency in Las Vegas and will be on the road through September, during which time she will headline several music festivals.
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