Miranda Lambert feels she deserves more recognition for her efforts to be included in country music. Known for her song “The House That Built Me,” Lambert discussed the evolution of the industry on a recent podcast episode. She noted the contrast between her image and the expectations of the early 2000s.

During that period, Lambert explained, female artists were often pressured to focus on appearance. She stated, “It’s like, dress sexy, be sexy, be a pretty girl,” which conflicted with her own self-image. She described herself as a “gun-totin’ redneck” and wanted that to be understood clearly.

Miranda Lambert, alongside Carrie Underwood, played a key role in maintaining a female presence in a male-dominated country music scene.

Reflecting on her rise in the industry, Lambert, now 42, acknowledged the fight for female representation. She pointed out that, around 2010, Carrie Underwood and she were among the few women making an impact. During a time when male artists dominated, they persevered for approximately seven years.

Now, Lambert observes a positive development in the industry. She remarked, “It is really balanced. I think a lot of that has to do with the way music is consumed, and there’s finally room for everybody.”

Lambert believes those years were challenging for women in country music and feels deserving of acknowledgment for surviving them. Recently, she shared that she and Underwood have supported each other’s shows in Las Vegas, highlighting a newfound camaraderie.

Lambert expressed gratitude for the current state of the industry, saying, “It’s gotten so much better, and I’m so thankful that there’s room for a crowd now. Everybody has something different.” She emphasized the importance of diverse voices being heard in country music today.