MIRANDA Lambert has shared a rare snap with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, after he was caught dancing with women.
The photo appeared to quell rumors that their marriage is in trouble after the scandalous night out.
In the photo, Miranda, 40, and Brendan appeared to be enjoying a night out together in New York City.
The country singer rested her head against her husband’s, and both smiled at the camera.
Miranda had her hair in loose curls and wore big hoop earrings and a black shirt.
Brendan wore a crisp white polo and was sporting a subtle beard.
“Postcard from NYC,” she wrote in the caption.
Fans in the comments gushed over the couple, sharing kind words.
LOVING IT
“I always loved Miranda, but I really love you guys together. Cutest couple ever!!” shared one supporter.
“Beautiful couple,” another wrote.
“Y’all make me smile! So much happiness glows between you two,” shared a third.
“Cuties,” wrote someone else.
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“The most beautiful couple!” exclaimed a fifth, while one shared, “Happy looks good on you!”
“You definitely traded up!” gushed a supporter.
“Such a sweet couple! Great pair!” someone else commented.
OPENING UP
The pic was posted to Miranda’s Instagram days after she talked about her relationship with her husband, revealing the challenging journey to find love.
Miranda Lambert’s Relationship History
Miranda Lambert rose to fame in 2003, after she appeared on Nashville Star. The singer released a number of hits that put her on the map in the mainstream country world. Early in her career, she was linked to fellow country crooner Blake Shelton, whom she eventually married. The pair divorced in 2015, however, and both have moved on.
Here’s a look at Miranda’s relationship history:
Blake Shelton:
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton got engaged in 2010 after several years of dating. The pair married in 2011 and stayed together until 2015.
Anderson East:
Miranda and Anderson went public with their relationship in 2016. They were together for two years, calling it quits in 2018.
Evan Felker:
Miranda and Evan, famous for being a singer in the Turnpike Troubadours, dated briefly from June to August 2018. At the time, Evan was still legally married to his estranged wife Staci Felker.
Brendan McLoughlin:
Miranda debuted her romance with Brendan in February 2019, revealing that they were married. They celebrated their second wedding anniversary in February 2021 and attended the Grammy Awards together two months later.
Amid cheating allegations, the Wranglers singer shared kind words about her husband while promoting her forthcoming album.
“Love is hard some days, but the reward is so worth it,” she told Us Weekly.
Miranda admitted that she never thought she would fall for a city boy, but that’s what happened when she and Brendan crossed paths.
“It was the most random thing, but it was meant to be,” she said, adding that while her husband is “supportive” and someone she considers a “great friend,” he also “does his own thing.”
Miranda and Brendan’s romance kicked off in November 2018, when the former New York police officer was working security for one of her concerts.
They got married three months later.
“I kind of went for it,” she revealed.
“No risk, no reward,” she continued, explaining that growing up in a family full of “first responders” like “cops and firemen” helped her develop a special trust quickly.
Asked what she’s learned about love in the last few years, Miranda revealed that she credits her most recent relationship’s success to good communication and compromise.
“Communication is everything,” she said.
“You have to compromise sometimes and be willing to listen to each other.”
Prior to her relationship with Brendan, Miranda was in several high-profile relationships, including a marriage to Blake Shelton.
Miranda also said in her interview that she appreciates Brendan challenging her.
“He calls me out, and I love that. I need that,” she said.
“I don’t think it’s healthy that people, especially artists or celebrities, surround themself with yes people.”
UNDER FIRE
Brendan retired from his job as a New York City firefighter and moved in with her in Nashville.
Earlier this summer, Brendan came under fire in the media and online after he was caught on video seemingly flirting and dancing with a group of women at Miranda’s Nashville bar, Casa Rosa.
Amid the drama, one of the women featured in the video came forward to clear the air about what happened.
She claimed it wasn’t nearly as bad as it looked.
“Earlier in the night, we noticed him in the roped-off section at the front of the bar,” the woman, who wanted to remain anonymous, recalled, as reported by In Touch.
“We recognized him, and we all thought it was cool that he was there, and mentioned hoping for a Miranda appearance.”
She went on, “We went back to enjoying our night, drinking and dancing with each other and just having a good time.”
The woman recalled asking Brendan if he would take a photo with one of her friends, who was preparing to get married.
“Somehow, later, we were let into the roped-off section where he was. I’m not sure how that was initiated or happened.”
The woman did not confirm or deny that Brendan was the one who allowed the group into the section.
“We were all dancing together and laughing and talking, thanking him for helping to make our bride-to-be’s night so special and fun.”
“He was gracious and polite and kind,” she added.
“He was not flirty.”
She said, “He did a lot of laughing at us, because we are a silly bunch and were having a good time just dancing and being goofy together.”
“It was just dancing, laughing, and talking. He was friendly and casual, but never inappropriate or suggestive in any way.”
As for why she appeared to be leaning toward Brendan, talking directly into his ear, she explained, “The bar was extremely loud, and even yelling in each other’s ear, it was hard to hear anything.”
She also had an explanation for why her hands were on his face.
“I’m not sure why I put my hands on his face — I just have a tendency to do that at times without even realizing,” the woman said.
“It’s a silly, unconscious habit that I have, and I am responsible for how that may have appeared to the outside world.”
“I never intended it suggestively, probably more ‘motherly,’ as that’s who I am, but that isn’t something that should reflect badly on him at all.”
The woman revealed that Brendan left her and her group separately, adding that he left the bar “about an hour, maybe an hour and a half” before they did.
