Miranda Lambert returns with same fury as 'Gunpower & Lead' on new single 'Wranglers'

Miranda Lambert's latest single, "Wranglers," arrives on May 3.

The three-time Grammy-winning, seven-time Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year and five-time Academy of Country Music Album of the Year winner's 41st year on Earth finds her in greater control of her artistic and creative direction than ever.

As of November 2023, she's been announced as having moved from her 18-year home at Sony Nashville to becoming a Republic Records-signed artist and Big Loud Texas imprint co-founder alongside frequent collaborator and singer-songwriter Jon Randall.

'Wranglers' is about taking power back

Via a press statement, Lambert notes that "Wranglers," her first new music via Republic Records, is the tale of an easily identifiable female protagonist "taking her power back" by getting "a little revenge on someone that did us wrong or hurt us."

Recent social media posts by Lambert have alluded to prior songs in her catalog of a similar ilk, including 2007's "Gunpowder & Lead" and 2011's "Mama's Broken Heart."

"Music is and always will be the thing that drives me, but having a new home has given me a hunger I didn't realize I still had inside me. This song feels like it could be on the same record as 'Gunpowder & Lead'; it has that same fury," Lambert says.

"Miranda Lambert's legacy as both a consummate storyteller and legendary performer speaks for itself. Her new music is spectacular and we are thrilled and honored to welcome her to Republic Records in partnership with Big Loud," says Republic Records founder and chairman Monte Lipman.

"We're honored Miranda Lambert has entrusted us with this next chapter of her career," adds Republic President and COO Jim Roppo. "As she puts the final touches on her fantastic new body of work, it has all the hallmarks of her signature sound, yet she continues to push herself as a songwriter, producer and performer. We're all at the beginning of a very special moment, and we're grateful to be on this journey with her."

On recording new music

In November, Lambert noted that her label moved related directly to her adventuresome desire to "constantly (look) for the next challenge and a new way to stretch my creativity."

Six months later, about that creative challenge, she adds the following: "Being in Texas with Jon Randall, recording where I cut my teeth as a young artist, felt like coming home. I thought about the women — and men — who've lived, loved and found power in my music, and I wanted to get back to the root of those spaces.

"Signing with Republic has inspired me to find the sweet spot for me and all the people like me. I can't wait for everyone to hear 'Wranglers' and the rest of this record."

Recent concerts

Lambert has recently wrapped her twice-extended, 48-show Velvet Rodeo residency at the Bakkt Theater inside the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. She will also play at Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, on April 27. This will be followed by a three-night stand at the iconic Whitewater Amphitheater in New Braunfels, Texas, and concerts from coast to coast.

With tour dates running throughout July, August and September, Lambert is also headlining festivals including Rock the Country, Calgary Stampede, Under the Big Sky and more.

For more information on upcoming shows, new music and all things Miranda Lambert, visit www.MirandaLambert.com.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Miranda Lambert announces 'Wranglers,' her new single