In some respects, the Country Music Association has always done better than a lot of organizations within the "Nashville machine" at incorporating women into its mission.
While accepting her first Female Artist of the Year trophy, Lambert promised to support her fellow female artists. Since then, she's made good on that vow.
Since releasing her major-label debut album, 'Kerosene,' in 2005, Lambert has made a name for herself in country music through emotional lyrics and a badass attitude.
A collaborative performance of "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" earned Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack and Elle King their ACM.