The CMA Awards were a “bright spot” for
Miranda Lambert!
The newly single country sensation nabbed the
award for Female Vocalist of the Year at Wednesday’s star-studded ceremony in
Nashville, an honor she said was a welcome high point for her.
“I needed a bright spot this year,”
Miranda told the Bridgestone Arena audience.
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The 31-year-old split from fellow musician and
CMAs performer Blake Shelton in July after four years of marriage, and has been
open about her emotional response to the breakup.
As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com,
Miranda joked to the crowd at August’s WE Fest that she “deserves” a
post-divorce drink.
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Despite Blake having confirmed his new
relationship with “The Voice” co-mentor Gwen Stefani just hours
earlier, Miranda enjoyed herself as both an artist and a fan on country music’s
biggest night.
In addition to thanking Justin Timberlake and the
night’s big winner, Chris Stapleton, for their show-stopping performance, the
Grammy winner also wore a Stapleton T-shirt during her speech.
— Erin Biglow
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