Miranda Lambert Takes Fans Inside the Making of ‘Wildcard’

Miranda Lambert is taking fans behind the scenes of her latest album, Wildcard, with a 13-plus minute mini-documentary. The just-released…

Lauren Jo Black

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October 1, 2020

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Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert is taking fans behind the scenes of her latest album, Wildcard, with a 13-plus minute mini-documentary.

The just-released clip features one-on-one interviews with Lambert as well as her collaborators such as Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby, Ashley Monroe and The Love Junkies (Lori McKenna, Liz Rose and Hillary Lindsey) as well as her producer, Jay Joyce.

The video also offers an inside look at the recording process and shines a light on the inspiration behind the critically-acclaimed project.

The superstar explained how she revisited the recording process of her debut album and how that impacted Wildcard.

“Oddly enough, on my seventh solo album, I feel like I approached it more like my very first album. I had taken the first long stretch I’ve ever had off in my entire career,” she shared. “Since I was 17, I’ve never taken more than three months off the road.”

Lambert let the music speak for itself instead of stressing over the process.

“Of all the albums I’ve made, [Wildcard] is the one I’ve overthought the least,” she admitted. “I just had confidence in the process. It just felt like it was gonna work.”

Wildcard was released on November 1, 2019. So far, it’s produced hits such as “It All Comes Out In the Wash” and the chart-topping “Bluebird.” Her latest single, “Settling Down,” is at country radio now.

Click above to learn more about the making of Wildcard.

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.