LISTEN: Miranda Lambert Strikes a Chord with ‘Dammit Randy’

“This one’s for anyone with a Randy they need to move on from.” Lambert explains.

Lauren Jo Black

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June 28, 2024

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Miranda Lambert; Dammit Randy; Photos Provided

Miranda Lambert continues her streak of releasing songs about empowering women who have endured troubled relationships with the debut of her brand-new track, “Dammit Randy.”

In her previous release, the fiery “Wranglers,” Lambert took a match to a man’s belongings. In this tune, she takes a softer approach as she confronts an ex after the relationship falls to pieces once she realizes that her man never fully appreciated her while they were together.

“I was flyin’ a kite in the middle of a hurricane/ Tied to the tracks like a penny waitin’ on a train/ You were lookin’ for something that you’d already missed/ Well, dammit, Randy there’s some things that you can’t fix,” she sings over a soft drum beat and guitar strum.

Miranda Lambert; Dammit Randy; Photo by James Macari

Randy waited too long to value what they had together, so she decided to up and leave, which finally opened his eyes to what could have been.

“Yeah, now that I made it to the other side/ I hope you’re countin’ singles in your double wide/ Smokin’ cigarettes like they’re goin’ out of style/ Turnin’ me up on your radio dial/ You gave up till the very last minute Now that I’m gone I’ve got your attention,” she sings on the chorus.

Upon the song’s release, Lambert shared the story behind the track.

“This song came out of a conversation the night before Jon Randall and I went into the studio to make this album. We were talking about how excited we were to be starting this journey with a new label family (Republic and Big Loud) and how supported we felt by them, which turned into chatting about situations where you might not feel so supported by someone – in this song’s case, an unappreciative Randy,” Lambert explained. “So, this one’s for anyone with a Randy they need to move on from.”

“Dammit Randy” follows the release of “Wranglers,” which continues to climb the charts at country radio. Both tracks are expected to appear on the superstar’s yet-to-be-announced new studio album, which will make her first release at her new label home: Republic Records with support from Nashville’s Big Loud.

“Country music at its core tells the truth about life, but it makes you feel something. Sometimes you laugh. Sometimes you throw your fist in the air. Sometimes that fist goes through the wall,” she shared upon the announcement of her new record deal. “All I know is I’ve got a lot more to say, and a lot more music coming soon. So for anyone who’s ever seen themselves in one of my songs, especially the rowdy ones, get ready! We wanted to come with something that really says something from the start. And there’s a whole lot of feelings and rhythms and great playing to come.”

Miranda Lambert walking through a desert in new promo photo. — Miranda Lambert; Photo by Cooper Norland

Miranda Lambert is currently on tour playing shows, festivals, and fairs around the U.S. Some of her upcoming stops include the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta, Under the Big Sky Festival in Whitefish, Montana, the Illinois State Fair, and a show with Chris Stapleton on his All-American Road Show in Houston, Texas.

On October 5, Lambert will headline Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater in support of her MuttNation Foundation. This Music City show will feature the GRAMMY winner performing with several friends and is in celebration of the 15th anniversary of MuttNation.

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black is a longtime country music journalist, editor, host, and media personality whose work has helped shape the conversation around country music for nearly two decades. As the current Editor-in-Chief of Country Now, she has become one of the genre’s most respected voices, interviewing hundreds of country music’s biggest stars, including Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Randy Travis, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, and countless others. Over the course of her career, Black’s written work and interviews have reached billions of country music fans worldwide. A 2009 graduate of the University of Central Florida, Black began her career by founding Country Music Is Love, one of country music’s earliest independent digital publications, which she later sold to a major record label in 2015 before it was rebranded as Sounds Like Nashville. She then served as the publication’s Editor-in-Chief for more than two years. Her work has also appeared in Forbes, and she previously served as the Country Music Expert for Answers.com. Widely recognized for her expertise, Black has appeared as a featured guest on The Bobby Bones Show, BobbyCast, and Scripps News Morning Rush, providing insight on country music’s biggest moments. She has also hosted Country Now Live, a concert series featuring performances from artists including Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Riley Green, Jordan Davis, Dustin Lynch, Gabby Barrett, Brett Young, Jon Pardi, Kip Moore, Chris Young, and more. The series has welcomed thousands of fans in person while reaching millions more online. In addition, she hosted Connect With Country Now, a weekly interview series featuring conversations with rising country stars. Throughout her career, Black has earned a reputation for discovering and championing artists long before they become household names. She has covered Luke Bryan since the early days of his career, beginning when he was writing songs for other artists, including Billy Currington’s No. 1 hit “Good Directions,” before stepping into the spotlight with his debut single, “All My Friends Say” and eventually becoming one of biggest names in music. She also gave Megan Moroney her first opportunity to walk a major red carpet as Country Now’s official guest correspondent at the 2022 CMA Awards. An interview she conducted in 2018 for Forbes.com with Luke Combs that inspired his multi-week No. 1 hit, “Doin’ This.” She has also hosted stages at CMA Fest, moderated an industry panel at Country Radio Seminar, and helped lead important conversations about the evolving landscape of country music media. Beyond journalism, Black has also used her platform to support charitable causes and highlight organizations making an impact. Through Country Now Live, she has helped raise awareness and support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, while also advocating for animal rescue through Country Now’s Pupdate series, spotlighting organizations including MuttNation Foundation, Wags & Walks, and Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue. Black has been recognized as one of Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. She is a longtime member of both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). After nearly 20 years covering country music, Lauren Jo Black has spent her career telling the stories behind the artists, songs, and moments that have shaped the genre. Her first-ever book, Country Music Forever: An A-to-Z Celebration of Icons, Songs and Stories, brings that same passion and firsthand knowledge to the page, celebrating not only the legendary artists and timeless songs that have become the soundtrack to generations of fans, but also the places, traditions, and cultural moments that have made country music one of the most beloved genres around the world.