Blake Shelton was more than Miranda Lambert’s husband. The two collaborated on multiple songs during their relationship. He helped co-write some of her biggest hits. So, when it came time to write the tracks for her new album, Postcards from Texas, was she inspired by the split? Keep reading to find out what sources close to Miranda Lambert said about it.

Miranda & Blake: The Way They Were

Sparks flew for Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert the first time they shared the stage. The two performed a duet at CMT’s Greatest Duets in 2005. They were both in relationships at the time: Shelton was married to Kaynette Williams and Lambert was engaged to Jeff Allan McManus.

The country stars went public in 2007 after ending their respective relationships. Blake Shelton co-wrote several songs on Lambert’s 2009 album Revolution. He proposed in 2010 and they married in 2011. She took home Song of the...