Miranda Lambert Eyes Country Music Hall of Fame Induction

CHAMBERLAIN, South Dakota — After 20 years in mainstream country music, Miranda Lambert is contemplating her future with the Country Music Hall of Fame. While she believes she will eventually be inducted, Lambert feels she still has more to accomplish before that moment arrives.

“I have a lot of work to do before I get in there, and I know it, but that’s okay,” Lambert said with a chuckle during a recent interview. She emphasizes the importance of earning a position in the Hall of Fame. “You gotta earn that spot, and I’m willing to do the work,” she insists.

As an accomplished artist with numerous accolades, including multiple CMA and ACM awards, her place in the Hall of Fame seems inevitable. Lambert is confident the timing will align: “I’m gonna get in there, just at the right time,” she said.

Her debut album, “Kerosene,” celebrated its 20th anniversary in March and featured a significant hit that solidified her status in country music. The 2025 class of inductees includes fellow artists and producer Tony Brown; Lambert is expected to join as a Modern Era artist during her eventual induction.

The induction ceremony is scheduled for October 2025. Fans speculate that Lambert could join the ranks of honorees in 2026.

In addition to her musical achievements, Lambert owns a sprawling estate south of Nashville, purchased for $3.4 million in 2016. The 400-acre property includes rolling hills, rustic living spaces, an enormous horse barn, and a lake with a boathouse.

The estate features extensive pastureland and lighted walking trails leading to a pavilion that seats 60, perfect for private concerts. Lambert continues to release new music, with her most recent album, “Palomino,” launched in 2022.