Miranda Lambert has an incredible career and fans around the world flock to meet her during public appearances, so much so that she requires extra protection. This is where her husband Brendan McLoughlin came into the picture and swept her off her feet.
Keep scrolling to find out everything you need to know about Miranda's love life...
Who is Brendan McLoughlin?
Brendan McLoughlin, 31, is a retired NYPD police officer who first set eyes on his now-wife on the set of Good Morning America, when the star was appearing on the show with her band, The Pistol Annies. Meanwhile, Brendan was working on the show as part of their security team.
© Getty ImagesIt was really a case of love at first sight when they met too, as the pair hit it off right away, although Miranda wasn't aware of it at the time. The singer previously told the New York Times: "My girlfriends, the Annies, saw him [Brendan] and knew I might be ready to hang out with someone. They invited him to our show behind my back."
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When did Miranda and Brendan get engaged?
It's safe to say things turned out pretty well, as the pair got engaged just three months after meeting.
Brendan popped the question with a dazzling rose-hued diamond ring. The glittering rock is surrounded by a halo of pavé diamonds set on multiple rose gold bands.
© Brendan McLoughlin on InstagramShe told People magazine when asked if it was love at first sight: "I guess so. If that's a thing," before joking: "I have eight dogs and had love at first sight with them too. Must be easier than I thought!"
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When did Miranda and Brendan get married?
© Miranda Lambert on InstagramMiranda and Brendan got married in January 2019 in private ceremony. Their big day was a cosy affair at the country singer's stunning home in Tenessee complete with a 400-acre horse farm.
The pair announced the news that they "got hitched" in a candid Instagram post on Valentine's day nearly one month after saying 'I do'. The news was shared alongside two stunning photos of the couple who couldn't look more in love.
Miranda wrote: "In honor of Valentine's Day I wanted to share some news. I met the love of my life. And we got hitched! My heart is full. Thank you Brendan Mcloughlin for loving me for.... me," alongside a red love heart emoji.
Talking about the decision to keep their union a secret, with People Magazine, Miranda said: "I was married before, and it was a huge wedding, and everything was very public. So was my divorce, [I] learned then that it's not for everybody else. This is my actual life. With Brendan, I made it a point to keep it as private as I could for as long as I could."
Who is Miranda's famous ex-husband?
Before marrying her adoring husband Brendan, Miranda was married to Gwen Stefani's now-husband and fellow country singer, Blake Shelton. The pair, who started dating in 2006, tied the knot in 2011 before divorcing in 2015.
© Getty ImagesMiranda and Blake didn't have the most amicable break-up and since then fans have speculated that certain song lyrics and even full tracks could be referring to the breakdown of their relationship, but no one can be sure as neither party has confirmed it.
Does Miranda have any children?
Whilst the 39-year-old star is yet to have any children of her own, she is the doting stepmother to Brendan's four-year-old son Landon. Talking about her family she told People Magazine: "I've got an amazing husband and a beautiful farm outside of Nashville."
© Brendan McLoughlin on Instagram"We have a place in New York where I go visit my stepson. I feel like I wanna make sure I make time for all those faces and those moments that I just mentioned because it's the most important thing." It has been rumored that the happy couple have been trying for a baby.
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