Lovebirds Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin Coordinate In Black Ensembles During Pre-GRAMMY Date Night
The couple rang in GRAMMYs weekend in style!
Miranda Lambert and husband Brendan McLoughlin; Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy, Miranda Lambert; Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Miranda Lambert and her husband Brendan McLoughlin rang in GRAMMYs weekend in style at the Clive Davis party on Saturday evening (Feb. 4).
The couple attended the star-studded pre-GRAMMY Gala, which served as a tribute to industry icons Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
Lambert and McLoughlin sported coordinating black ensembles for the soirée. The “Strange” singer opted for an all-black Christian Siriano flare-leg jumpsuit with pink Gedebe heels and a stylish pink handbag, while McLoughlin donned a traditional suit with a velvet jacket and a black tie.
“It’s #GRAMMYs weekend y’all! Had fun at the Clive Davis party last night with @Brendanjmcloughlin,” the Texas native shared on Instagram alongside a snapshot of the couple on the red carpet.
Following the party, Lambert also shared several Instagram stories with some of her famous friends, including Avril Lavigne, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, H.E.R., and more.
The party was attended by artists from all genres, including Chance The Rapper, Machine Gun Kelly, Cardi B, Brandi Carlile, Jennifer Hudson, Maren Morris, Ryan Hurd, Carly Pearce (with boyfriend Riley King), Maneskin, Alice Cooper, Lizzo (and her boyfriend Myke Wright), Charlie Puth, Lil Wayne, Migos’ Offset and Quavo, Swizz Beats, Diplo, Benny Blanco, Latto, Lil Nas X, Lauren Daigle, Lil Baby, Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Melissa Etheridge, Demi Lovato (and her boyfriend Jordan Lutes), Paris Hilton, and more.
Miranda Lambert, a three-time GRAMMY winner, is currently nominated for four GRAMMYs including, Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Outrunnin’ Your Memory” with Luke Combs, Best Country Album for Palomino, Best Country Song for “If I Was A Cowboy,” and Best Country Solo Performance for “In His Arms.”
The couple just returned from a romantic Mexican vacation to Isla Mujeres Island. While there, Lambert and McLoughlin celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary while enjoying Mexican fare, margaritas, and beach time.
As their tropical vacation came to a close, Lambert bid farewell to the island with an Instagram post that featured several snapshots from their adventures.
While Lambert isn’t confirmed to perform during “Music’s Biggest Night,” the country superstar is expected to attend the event alongside McLoughlin.
The 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards will feature performances from Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras, Sam Smith, Harry Styles, Chris Stapleton, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and more.
“Music’s Biggest Night” will also include an all-star 50th Anniversary celebration of hip hop, featuring performances by Big Boi, Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star, De La Soul, DJ Drama, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Missy Elliott, Future, GloRilla, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Mele Mel & Scorpio/Ethiopian King, Ice-T, Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, The Lox, Method Man, Nelly, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, Rahiem, Rakim, RUN-DMC, Salt-N-Pepa and Spinderella, Scarface, Swizz Beatz, and Too $hort. LL COOL J will be on hand to introduce the segment and give a dedication to hip hop.
Several tributes will take place during the In Memoriam segment at the all-genre ceremony. Kacey Musgraves is set to take the stage to honor the late Loretta Lynn with a cover of Lynn’s signature hit “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” while Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood and Bonnie Raitt are slated to pay homage to late Fleetwood Mac member, Christine McVie, with a performance of McVie’s “Songbird.”
Maverick City Music and Quavo will remember the late Migos rapper, Takeoff, with a special tribute performance of “Without You,” a song that Quavo wrote after his passing.
First Lady Jill Biden, Cardi B, James Corden, Billy Crystal, Viola Davis, Dwayne Johnson, Olivia Rodrigo, and Shania Twain and more are confirmed to present during the ceremony.
Beyoncé leads the pack with nine nominations, including the prestigious Album Of The Year (Renaissance). Following behind Beyoncé are Kendrick Lamar with eight nods, Adele and Brandi Carlile with seven nominations as well as Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled, Harry Styles, Future, The Dream and Randy Merrill have six. For a full list of 2023 GRAMMY nominees click HERE.
Prior to the GRAMMY Awards, several winners are being revealed during the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in the City Of Angels. For a full list of winner, visit live.GRAMMY.com.
Co-hosted by GRAMMY-nominated comedian Trevor Noah, the 2023 GRAMMYs will air live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 5 at 8/7c on CBS. The coveted awards ceremony is also scheduled to stream live and on demand via Paramount+.
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