During Miranda Lambert’s concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on March 12, 2015, she invited her then-husband, Blake Shelton, to join her on stage for a surprise duet of his hit song, “Austin.” This moment carried a special resonance, as “Austin” was Shelton’s debut single, marking his entry into country music back in 2001. Lambert, who grew up just 80 miles away in Lindale, Texas, made this performance a touching homecoming moment for her and the Dallas audience.

As Shelton stepped onto the stage, the crowd erupted in applause. Lambert expressed her admiration for her husband, and together, they delivered an emotional rendition of “Austin,” with each line highlighting the bond they shared. Their onstage chemistry, combined with the sentimental choice of song, brought a powerful energy to the venue. Shelton acknowledged how meaningful it was to perform the song with Lambert by his side, given that she was a major influence on his career during that period​.

This performance was part of Lambert’s 2015 tour for her album Platinum, which included hit songs like “Automatic” and her duet with Carrie Underwood, “Somethin’ Bad.” The tour and special moments like this duet reinforced Lambert’s strong connection to her Texas roots and deepened fans’ appreciation for her and Shelton as a couple before their eventual split later that year.