As a child, the country singer was raised in Longview, Texas (viaBiography).

Her parents were far removed from the music scene, and instead worked as private investigators.

However, that’s not to say her dad wasn’t a music lover.

Miranda Lambert at the Grammy Awards

If it weren’t for him, Lambert wouldn’t have learned how to play the guitar.

“Our dinner conversations weren’t too normal,” she added.

Eventually, the cases would dry out.

Miranda Lambert with her parents, Bev and Rick

The family moved to Lindale, Texas, to settle down into a somewhat normal family life.

“That’s what he presented to the House managers.”