Miranda Lambert opens up about painful Shelton divorce

Country music star Miranda Lambert has opened up about the emotional toll of her 2015 divorce from Blake Shelton, revealing how the painful experience inspired her songwriting and helped shape one of the most significant albums of her career.

Speaking on the And The Writer Is… podcast on October 27, Lambert reflected on returning to Nashville in 2015 and turning her personal struggles into music. She explained that she drew inspiration from her experiences, friendships and the challenges of starting a new chapter in her life.

Rather than suppressing her emotions, Lambert channelled them into songwriting. She reunited with friends and fellow songwriters, using the difficulties she was facing as material for her work.

The singer revealed that she wrote around 75 songs during that period, with the creative process eventually contributing to her album The Weight of These Wings.

Lambert described the experience as a turning point in her development as an artist. She spent much of the year writing with her guitar, allowing her emotions to guide the music instead of trying to achieve a particular sound or meet specific expectations for an album.

Reflecting on the process, she said it felt almost magical because the songs emerged from genuine emotions rather than a predetermined creative direction.

However, Lambert made it clear that the artistic growth came at a personal cost. She acknowledged that going through a divorce was difficult in itself, but the experience became even more challenging because of her public profile and demanding touring schedule.

The singer described the period as deeply unpleasant, highlighting the difficulty of dealing with heartbreak while continuing to work in the public eye.

Her reflections offer a glimpse into the personal experiences behind The Weight of These Wings, which captured a period of major change in her life and career.

Meanwhile, Shelton began dating singer Gwen Stefani in November 2015. The couple later married, marking a new chapter in his personal life.

Lambert’s latest comments shed light on how she transformed a painful personal experience into a creative project that reflected her emotions and helped her move forward.