Miranda Lambert Covers Self June 2012

She's one of country music's leading ladies, and Miranda Lambert was selected to grace the cover of the June 2012 issue of Self magazine.

The 28-year-old looked casual cute for the Kenneth Willardt shot spread while opening up about topics including her marriage to Blake Shelton and thoughts on dieting.


Highlights from Miss Lambert's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to Self!

On not wanting to be too thin:
"I don't care about being stick-thin. I don't want stuff to jiggle. Really skinny actresses make me hungry—I see them and think, Honey, you need to eat! I'm lucky I don't have to live like that. I feel my best when I'm a toned, not flabby, size 8. Women come up to me and say, 'You're beautiful and confident, and that makes me feel I can be, too.'"

On her distaste for exercising:
"I absolutely hate exercise. I love it afterward, of course. But my trainer is so nice, I want to do push-ups to please him!"

On not getting much time with husband Blake Shelton:
"Blake and I barely see each other. We got married [last May], and we each had so much travel, it was, like, See you next year! There have been challenges the first year, but we faced them. We're individuals, but together we're a force to be reckoned with."

On finding a happy medium:
"I won't give up what I enjoy to look perfect. I want to find a happy medium between feeling good about my body and still having a beer and some barbecue."

On not holding back:
"I say what I think. My song 'Gunpowder and Lead' is about domestic violence. When I saw [Chris Brown perform] at the Grammys, it upset me. I felt like the entertainment industry wasn't sending a good message. So I tweeted about it. ["He beat on a girl.... Not cool that we act like that didn't happen."] I could have kept it to myself, but I'm glad I didn't. If I saw him, I'd say, 'We need to talk about you not doing this ever again.' And I might have to use some curse words to get my point across."



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Miranda Lambert Talks Country, Taylor Swift With W

She's one of the most popular ladies in country music, and Miranda Lambert was chosen to front a feature included in the June 2012 issue of W magazine.

The 28-year-old "Over You" singer donned designer pieces such as a Lyn Devon angora-blend sweater, a Burberry Prorsum beaded-neckline knit top and a Diane von Furstenberg embossed lambskin jacket for the Santiago & Mauricio shot spread lining the pages while talking about everything from her and hubby Blake Shelton's living arrangements to Taylor Swift's impact on country music.


Highlights from Miss Lambert's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to W!

On her and husband Blake Shelton's living arrangements:
“We mostly live at Blake’s, but, if you’re pissed, [my ranch] 10 miles away is far enough. If we have a fight, I can say, ‘Go home’ or ‘I’m going home.’ ”

On her persona:
“The tough-girl thing comes naturally to me. When I started out, I’d only wear jeans and tank tops. No dresses. I didn’t want these dudes in the bars that I was playing to look me up and down because I’m a blonde girl with blue eyes. I wanted to be heard, not seen. That’s how it all started.”

On Taylor Swift's impact on country music :
“Taylor Swift is a pop singer. But she really helped country music. When she hit, I was thinking, Thank God Taylor’s out there to show people we’re not cheesy. Some people still think that country music is twangy and cheesy, and they pigeonhole us. But I thought if they’re looking for Taylor’s videos or songs, they might see or hear other people they like. If her fans are watching for her, they might like me too.”

On women in country music:
“It’s tough for a girl to be a headliner in country music. For instance, I can’t get a sponsor. I love alcohol! You would think a beer company would sponsor me. I’m my own damn sponsor. And I put on my own eyeliner. A woman’s work is never done.”


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