Despite being a leading name in country music, Miranda Lambert once dreamed of performing on stage in front of a huge crowd. She didn’t just dream about it—she took action by competing on the show *Nashville Star*. Although she received a lot of praise, she finished in third place. However, this setback didn’t stop her. Lambert eventually rose to fame and achieved her dream of sharing the stage with country legend George Strait at the ACM Awards.
When it comes to iconic songs, George Strait is hard to match. Over his long career, he has released hits like “I Cross My Heart,” “Check Yes or No,” and “Amarillo by Morning.” Strait holds the record for the most No. 1 songs across all charts, making him a true giant in music. Together, he and Lambert made history when they performed the song “Run.”
Their performance has been viewed millions of times online, with fans praising them as the “most magical duo” in country music history. One fan remarked, “George Strait is the definition of country music,” while another expressed their excitement, saying, “My two favorite artists singing my favorite song?! It doesn’t get any better than that!”
In addition to their musical connection, Lambert once shared a personal story about how Strait helped her mend a disagreement with her father, Rick Lambert. During a tour with Strait when she was 22, Lambert got a tattoo that upset her dad. They were on the same tour bus, and for two weeks, she had to wear long sleeves because her dad wouldn’t speak to her.
When Strait caught wind of the situation, he came up with a clever idea. He suggested that the entire crew wear temporary tattoos for a group photo. When they took the picture, everyone, including her dad, rolled up their sleeves to show off matching tattoos in the same spot as Miranda’s. Lambert fondly recalled, “I have to thank George for helping me get back to talking to my father again after I got my horrid, hideous tattoo. So thanks, George, for mending our relationship.”