Miranda Lambert believes “music brings people together”.
The 42-year-old country music star is set to perform the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime show this year, and Miranda can’t wait to appear during the Cowboys’ home game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 26.
Miranda said in a statement: “There’s something special about how music brings people together, especially when it’s to spread joy and hope to families who need it most.”
Miranda’s upcoming performance will mark the 30th consecutive Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff halftime show, and the country star is thrilled to be part of the tradition.
She said: “The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys have built an incredible tradition with the Red Kettle Kickoff, and I can’t wait to be back home in Texas this Thanksgiving to help carry it forward.”
A host of big names have performed the Dallas Cowboys halftime show over the last 30 years, including Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Dolly Parton, Destiny’s Child, Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson and the Jonas Brothers.
Meanwhile, Miranda recently revealed that she’s thrilled to see so many female country artists “winning”.
The singer became the poster child for critical and commercial success during her early years in country music – but Miranda thinks the industry has become more meritocratic in recent times.
She told Southern Living: “The way music is heard now and the way it’s delivered to the public, it’s like they’re in charge. They pick what they love. It’s not like we’re all fighting for the same 30 spots on the country charts anymore.”
Miranda is particularly pleased that so many female artists are currently thriving.
The award-winning star – who released Kerosene, her debut studio album, back in 2005 – explained: “Country music always has stages and phases and ups and downs, but I haven’t seen this many women winning since probably the 1990s.
“When I say ‘winning,’ I don’t mean awards. I mean just being out there doing the damn thing. It’s really good to see. I know what that takes, so I respect it a lot and am thankful to be part of it.”