Miranda Lambert and Lindale
Miranda Lambert may be a Country Music Superstar, but to the folks in Lindale, she’s more than that. She’s our Hometown Girl! It was in our little corner of the world that Miranda heard her first country tune, wrote her first country song, sang her first country note. That charming twang of hers comes as natural as a bluebird’s song in Spring. “I’m from East Texas. I can’t change my accent. And no matter what I sing, it’s country music.”
Aren’t we glad!
“Lindale, to me, is my foundation. Between my family and this place, it’s who I am and why I can go out there and do all the things that I do.” And boy, has she done a lot! Miranda is now the most nominated female artist in CMA history. And in 2022, she won the Academy of Country Music Awards’ biggest prize — Entertainer of the Year.
But even with all Miranda’s success, she still draws from her roots. Of her album, Wildcard, she says, “When people listen to this record, I want them to know that I see them and hear them. I feel you, because I’m just a girl from East Texas, writing about all the things that go on in my world and in the worlds of people around me.”
Lindale is the heart of Miranda’s world. Visitors, or as we like to call ’em–Guests– come from all over to experience the downhome, country life that is Miranda. As her momma, Bev, puts it, “She’s a Texas girl. She’s born and bred… It’s in her spirit and it shows in her life.” It shows in our community, too.
Miranda and her parents, Rick and Beverly continue to shine a light on Lindale through charitable work with Mutt Nation Station and by making The Pink Pistol a must visit experience for locals and tourists alike. The Pink Pistol not only boasts a darling boutique with clothing, accessories, household goods and gifts, it also has an old-fashioned soda fountain and offers a ton of fun photo ops. The Pink Pistol shares space with tasting room Red 55 Winery and craft brew specialties from Ponderosa Pour House.
To view all the ways Miranda impacts Lindale, keep scrolling!
The Pink Pistol
No trip to Miranda’s Hometown is complete without a stop at The Pink Pistol, a one-of-a-kind, photo worthy boutique inspired by Miranda herself. You can literally get a taste of Miranda’s life in the unique, handpicked items this 10,000 square foot shopping experience has to offer. The Miranda-artifact-filled walls decked out with glitter and souvenirs offer the perfect back drop for photos, browse through Miranda’s curated clothing line, Idyllwind that gets its inspiration from the women who inspire Miranda, in her words, “Badass boss ladies who take risks and break the mold.” Treat yourself to a made-to-order homemade ice cream float from the old-fashioned soda fountain or relax at the bar and taste and learn about Red 55 Wines, Miranda’s own wine line or enjoy a cold craft beer at Ponderosa Pour House.
Miranda and her parents, Rick and Beverly continue to shine a light on Lindale through charitable work with Mutt Nation Station and by making The Pink Pistol a must visit experience for locals and tourists alike. The Pink Pistol not only boasts a darling boutique with clothing, accessories, household goods and gifts, it also has an old-fashioned soda fountain and offers a ton of fun photo ops. The Pink Pistol shares space with tasting room Red 55 Winery and craft brew specialties from Ponderosa Pour House.
There is a reason this Lambert-family-owned and operated boutique is a number one tourist attraction in East Texas. Put your boots on and come see for yourself!
Red 55 Winery
Red 55 Wines, named after Miranda’s 1955 Fire Engine Red Chevy step-side pickup, offers 12 varietals, including a sparkling wine. Their wines are produced, cellared, bottled and shipped from a state-of-the-art winery located on the Lambert Family homestead.
Friends and family, wine, and music have always been at the heart of the Lambert’s family traditions. In 2006 the family launched the Signature Wines of Miranda Lambert to celebrate those traditions, with a collection inspired by Miranda’s multi-platinum, Grammy award winning music.
Wine-loving guests are invited to visit the beautiful Hemmingway Tasting Room located inside The Pink Pistol boutique. Named after Rick Lambert’s favorite author, The Hemmingway Room is open daily for your sipping pleasure. It is also available to rent for bridal showers, bachelorette parties, baby showers, engagements, etc. with the capacity to hold 40 people and includes a small stage.
Mutt Nation Station
Miranda’s love for animals has always been an important part of who she is. While volunteering at local shelters, Miranda adopted her first pup, Delilah, as a companion when she started touring. A few years down the road, Miranda and her momma, Bev, founded MuttNation Foundation, an organization with a mission to end animal suffering and homelessness on every front.
Including the Lindale front.
While in town, guests and their fur-families are invited to visit Lindale’s leash-free City Dog Park located behind MuttNation Station, a “paw”-some adoption center created from a restored 1907 home. The house, once belonging to the Lindale City Marshal, was relocated to the northwest corner of Darden Harvest Park and renovated by Miranda’s MuttNation, Greater Good, and Rescue Rebuild.
MuttNation Station gives adoptees a chance to see how pets will act in a home-like setting, which, we’ve learned, greatly increases adoption rates. Owners can also bring their current fur-babies to interact with the rescue pups to determine how they may get along. In addition, Tyler Junior College Vet Tech Program provides all spay and neuter services, temperament testing, and shots. Not only does this collaboration give students hands-on training, but it gifts new pet-parents with the services their fur-babies need.
Local dog-lovers and guests alike are invited to enjoy this pet-social center and outdoor community created by Miranda with their fur-families in mind. Lindale also offers pet-friendly hotel accommodations, so don’t leave home without them!
In 2025, Miranda’s MuttNation Foundation is celebrating its 16th Anniversary. Since its inception in 2009, MuttNation has raised over $4.5 million in support of shelters and of its mission to promote the adoption of rescue pets.