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.