ICYMI, Miranda Lambert was glowing on the red carpet of the Academy of Country Music Awards last night, and it wasn't just because of her stunning dress choice, or the fact that she was nominated for Female Artist of the Year.
The "Little Red Wagon" singer was clearly giddy about making her first public appearance with new husband Brendan McLoughlin, who she secretly married two months ago after a few months of dating. (Oh, and the fact that she later slayed her performance while also shading ex-husband Blake Shelton couldn't have hurt, either.)
It's clear from the red carpet pics that her new hubby is a total snack, but even after the couple's first public appearance, fans are still curious about Miranda's new arm candy. So who exactly is Brendan McLoughlin?
He's a model-turned-police-officer.
Tbh, I can't say I'm surprised about the first part, given his looks. Now, Brendan works for the New York Police Department's South Midtown Precinct and often appears in the precinct's tweets . Miranda's parents actually also both work in law enforcement, so this connection likely drew her to Brendan. (Or maybe it was that smile... who can say?)
This week these fine officers showed what we do best in #Midtown . PO McLoughlin apprehended perpetrator in a bank robbery in progress & PO Donato had a pick up arrest of a truck burglary closing out several open complaints. Job well done guys!! #ItsWhatWeDo #NYPDprotecting pic.twitter.com/7SooN2O9GS - NYPD Midtown South (@NYPDMTS) March 12, 2018
They met through work.
People first reported that Miranda and Brendan first met last November, when she was performing with her Pistol Annies bandmates on Good Morning America. The show films in Times Square, which Brendan's police precinct just so happens to cover.
He's eight years younger than Miranda.
Brendan is 27 years old, while Miranda is 35 (quite the 180 from Blake, who was seven years older than her).
He's also a new dad.
People confirmed that just after Miranda and Brendan's wedding, he welcomed a child from a previous relationship in November , right around the time he and Miranda first met.
Brendan is still keeping a pretty low profile (fair, since he's, ya know, a police officer), but based on their smiles and the way Miranda gushed about her new husband after their nuptials on Instagram it seems like they're incredibly happy together.
View this post on Instagram In honor of Valentines Day I wanted to share some news. I met the love of my life. And we got hitched! My heart is full. Thank you Brendan Mcloughlin for loving me for.... me. #theone A post shared by Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) on Feb 16, 2019 at 2:41pm PST