Miranda Lambert tells Bunnie XO she 'reached a pretty high level of burnout last summer'

Although 14-time CMA Award winner Miranda Lambert is gearing up to release her upcoming album on September 13, Postcard from Texas — her first under her new deal with Republic Records — is also learning to relax. In an interview with Bunnie XO's Silly blonde podcast arriving on Monday (August 19), Lambert opened up about how she's learning to balance work and life.

The musician discussed how she and husband Brendan McLoughlin recently took two weeks off and traveled to Italy. “It was like a bit of a panic, but then when you do it, you really have to do it. You just don't know what it takes until you get the chance,” Lambert said.

The past year has been a tumultuous one for Lambert, who completed her residency in Las Vegas last year. Earlier this year, she also signed her new deal with the label and is gearing up for the release of her new album.

He also revealed, “I reached a pretty high level of burnout last summer and I didn't realize what it was like until I was, I think that's what we call burnout, from not taking a break or long enough. Just a few days at a time wasn't enough for busy work, so I feel like we have to learn to balance. It's really hard when you're so tired to like to relax and do nothing. If you don't recharge, it's like you're only running at 50% anyway. Recharging is so important — it's just hard to do.”

Lambert also noted the importance of life to help inform her music. “As a creative, if you don't let go and live your life, there's nothing to write about,” she told Bunny, who is married to Jelly Roll. “There is no fuel. Do you know what I mean? If you just keep going to the next goal.”

Bunnie XO noted that Lambert has been in the music business for almost 25 years, saying, “It's been a long time. So, did you just burn out last year? You are wild. As if you were an animal!'

Lambert responded, “It wasn't burnout that I'm saying, 'I'm going to quit forever.' It was just one of those moments — I've had them over the years. Honestly, a lot of it is for musicians — as you know, because you're on tour [with Jelly Roll] — it's August, when you do summer tours. Until August comes around, I'm hot all year round. You play outside. August is usually [when] Everyone's like, “I don't want to tour anymore.” But then you take a break and you're like, “Okay, I'm ready again.”

Lambert also noted that in her 40s, she's more interested in being selective about pursuing things that are beneficial. “You go, I really want to go after the good s–t, and not deal with any other noise that doesn't really matter in my life.” And also to spend my time, be it personal or professional, on things that really add to my life,” she shared. “I love what I do for a living — that's why I've done it for so long. But you can't love it all the time.”

For Lambert, getting away often means being around her beloved animals and riding horses. “You need moments and also to pursue hobbies, just like doing other art forms. I just have to sit down. I don't paint. I'm terrible at it, but I have to try. I ride horses and I love that, and it's physical and it's good for your mind and spirit. So it's important to take the time to do these things.”

He also noted that he goes antiques, saying, “I go to this place called Round Top in Texas twice a year and it's just miles and miles — the biggest flea market ever… my friends Junk Gypsy, it's a lifestyle brand and it's the key element of this whole atmosphere and they have a B&B called the Wander Inn. We drive around in golf carts and drink wine and buy old s–t. It is heaven.”

Listen to Miranda Lambert chat with Bunnie XO at Silly blonde: