Miranda Lambert contends that music has a unifying power.
The 42-year-old country music icon is slated to headline the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime show this season, eagerly anticipating taking the stage during the Cowboys’ home clash with the Philadelphia Eagles on November 26.
In a statement, Lambert said: “There’s something special about how music can bring people together, especially when it’s meant to spread joy and hope to families who need it most.”
Her upcoming performance will mark the 30th consecutive Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff halftime show, and the singer is thrilled to be part of the longstanding tradition.
She added: “The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys have forged 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.”
Over the past three decades, a host of celebrated artists have taken part in the Dallas Cowboys halftime show, including Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Dolly Parton, Destiny’s Child, Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson and the Jonas Brothers.
In the meantime, Lambert recently shared her excitement at seeing so many female country artists achieve success.
The performer first rose to prominence for both critical acclaim and commercial achievement in her early years in country music, but she believes the industry has grown more merit-based in recent times.
Speaking with Southern Living, she said: “The way people hear music now and the way it’s delivered to the public puts the reins in their hands. They pick what they love. It’s no longer a matter of everyone fighting for the same limited 30 spots on the country charts.”
Lambert is especially glad to witness a surge of female artists thriving at the moment.
The award-winning star, who released Kerosene, her debut studio album, in 2005, explained: “Country music always goes through phases, with 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 simply being out there and giving it their all. It’s truly encouraging to see. I know what it takes, so I respect it deeply and am grateful to be part of it.”
