Miranda Lambert Admits She Suffered From Burnout

Miranda Lambert recently appeared on an episode of Bunnie XO’s Dumb Blonde Podcast where she revealed she’s making a strong effort to maintain a good work/life balance and give herself plenty of breaks after experiencing a “pretty high level” of burnout last year. 

“It wasn’t the burnout where I’m like, ‘I’m quitting forever.’ It was just one of those moments. I’ve had those over the years,” she told the podcast host.

She went on to explain that August is typically the month when artists like herself will hit that slump after having to constantly be on the go with summer tours. 

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“By the time August comes, I’ve been hot all year. You’re playing outside. August is usually, everyone’s like, ’I don’t wanna tour anymore.’” 

Just taking a few days off of from the hectic lifestyle isn’t enough to fully recover from the amount of busyness she was experiencing. Instead, she is shedding light on the importance of learning how to find that balance in order to show up and be the best version of herself both in her work and in front of fans. 

“I just feel like we have to learn the balance. It’s really hard when you’re so driven to relax into doing nothing. But if you don’t recharge, it’s like then you’re only operating at 50% anyway.” 

Luckily, Lambert recently had the chance to follow her own advice and take a “brain break” while enjoying some downtime with her husband, Brendan, in Italy. This allowed her to recharge and feel confident in saying “OK. I’m ready again” upon her return to the states.

If she didn’t take advantage of these quiet moments, it could end up having a negative impact on her career. 

“As a creative, if you don’t let go, live your life, there’s nothing to write about,” the “Alimony” singer shared. “There’s no fuel. You know what I mean? If you just constantly are going to the next goal.” 

“I feel like from 40 to 44, you kind of, like, learn to start stopping and smelling the roses. It’s like you can taste life, if that makes sense,” Bunnie said. “The little things you start to enjoy and appreciate a little bit more.” 

“And you sort of sit in it a little more,” Lambert added.

She also agreed that at this stage of life, she’s more focused on spending her time, both personally and professionally, doing things that spark joy. For Lambert, that incredible passion for music is still there, however if she doesn’t take the necessary breaks, even that could start to fade over time. 

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“I do love what I do for a living. That’s why I’ve done it for so long, but you can’t love it all the time…So it’s like taking moments and also chasing hobbies and doing other forms of art,” she continued. “I need to just sit down. I don’t paint. I’m terrible at it, but I should try. I ride horses and, like, I love that. And it’s physical, and it’s so good for your mind and spirit.”

The triple GRAMMY winner is back to work in full force as she prepares for the arrival of her next project, Postcards From Texas, on September 13. The 14-song track list will mark her first project at her new label home, Republic Records.

So far, fans have gotten a taste of the forthcoming collection with songs like “Wranglers” and “Dammit Randy,” and her latest barn burner, “Alimony.” 

She is also staying busy with shows booked through December across Mississippi, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Oklahoma, in addition to a show with Chris Stapleton on his All-American Road Show in Houston, Texas on August 24.