Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Lyndsey McKenna | June 21, 2021
The trio of country superstar Miranda Lambert, long-tenured recording artist Jack Ingram and acclaimed songwriter-producer Jon Randall have history together: After collaborating on "Tin Man" from Lambert's 2016 record The Weight Of These Wings and "Tequila Does" from 2019's Wildcard, the artists spent five days last November recording in Marfa, Texas. In this (home) concert, the trio turns its quarantine album, The Marfa Tapes, into a quarantine Tiny Desk set, complete with a well-appointed desk in the corner of the frame.
The Marfa Tapes was largely recorded outdoors with just a few mics and guitars, and that intimacy at the heart of these songs remains present under the bright lights and against the dark wooden palette panelling of this session. The set opens with a one-two gut punch of "Waxahachie" followed by "Tin Man." ("Our award-winning song," Lambert jokes. The track won the 2018 Academy of Country Music Award for song of the year.) At its conclusion, Lambert lets out a laugh and the trio exchange knowing glances before finishing the show with "In His Arms."
Throughout the set, there's clear chemistry and camaraderie, evident in the ease on display between songs ("I like that," Lambert says as they conclude the first track. "I love it," Ingram one-ups.) Even if we can't all make it to Marfa for a songwriting session, a (home) concert feels like an honorary invitation to Ingram, Lambert and Randall's world.
SET LIST
"Waxahachie"
"Tin Man"
"In His Arms"
MUSICIANS
Jack Ingram: guitar, vocals
Miranda Lambert: guitar, vocals
Jon Randall: guitar, vocals
CREDITS
Video: CookHouse Media LLC
Audio: Brandon Bell
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Ann Powers
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Gabrielle Pierre
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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[@jrbship]

Each of these three could have their own Tiny Desk Concert, but together they raise the bar

[@donnabonnette-wakefield4356]

She just keeps getting better and better. I love when she sings with these two talented gentlemen. She is the queen of country!❤

[@lexi-op5vk]

Miranda really is one of the most interesting country artist of nowadays

[@andreavlasis6099]

AS WELL ASHLEY MONROE

[@charlesbroadwater2956]

She is a fantastic songwriter

[@donnabonnette-wakefield4356]

Miranda Lambert is a super star! Her light is shining so brightly and every thing in her life has lined up so she can show her multiple singing talents and her song writing skills. She is such a great vocalist that she sounds so great with the other stars that she collaborates with and is just a multi ta lented, beautiful young woman who now knows what real love is with her husband Brendan. She is the Queen of County Music!❤

[@stonecoldval]

Knew her in the clubs days.... named my daughter after her. And Jack Ingram is a Texas Legend!

[@cadyconcepcion6392]

Marfa Tapes has been one of my most listened since I first heard this song 2 years ago

[@pamelabest5020]

With a voice like Miranda's how could anyone not sit back and just enjoy her raw talent.

[@sarachazindonaldson909]

Miranda always seems to keep making BETTER music....this is just brilliant!

[@elizabethoneill7862]

Miranda is totally awesome. 🌸💗🌸💗🌸💗🌸💗🌸💗

[@johndoppleguard]

Looks like Kristy again.😜

[@jerseyboy84]

I've listened to The Marfa Tapes about.....40 times. I love it. Cover to cover. I'd go watch these three perform that and anything else together. I love it. Great artistry, get lyrics, great music. Love it all. Thank you

[@rhondastewart4828]

Wish they tour together for awhile

[@seanbarrycanavan6239]

One of the best collaborations in a while!! Awesome

[@randy1979]

The show is great. I’ve watched it twice.

[@thebogeyone22]

Track down the ACL performance. Effin brilliant!

[@nowhereismyhome1458]

Jon Randall plays so effortlessly. Amazing

[@francesivelia5316]

No one's sings like you Love all your songs Your the best 👌 💓

[@debrabish1494]

HEY Jack you got the good licks to make these songs real special-been playing along with y'all-----Miranda i picked you to win the texas Star whatever it was called contest-and I turned out right cause You are the shining star-having fun singing and playing along Debra and all the natural world at my farm

[@scottdurning4251]

Funny how the older I get the more I appreciate the little things.

[@papasquat355]

No autotune needed. Miranda has perfect tone.

[@melane31]

These guys are magic together, such great sounds. I listen to these songs nearly everyday.

[@garyterjesen4174]

No one has a Voice like Mirandas, shes had it since she was little till now. Beautiful

[@ashleygarcia3631]

Oh when I saw this i clicked it in less than .1 seconds I'm crying WOW

[@ginamann8218]

"Wrong one always sets me free" = best line ever!

[@bleuskye8124]

She is so pretty. Love her jacket.The color looks great on her. These 3 are great.

[@JMM440xi]

She looks and sounds great. Last song is precious.

[@Niuway44]

Miranda has the sweetest voice in all of country music. Her voice is a match made in heaven with Chris Stapleton duet.

[@sundaynightdrunk]

Jesus that's good. Wow.

[@terrymcgraw4583]

She really is the Best!!

[@Clarity444]

I really enjoy Miranda Lambert’s voice. So crisp. 🌻

[@cindigirouard9620]

She melts my heart in Tinman. Song makes me cry everytime!

[@aprilkelly8594]

Miranda Lambert is the most talented country music artist of this time. 💜

[@Countrycarriers]

If you felt a star breaking....You don' wana heart

[@danhumtsoe5306]

Makes my day......purest genuine voice.....❤

[@pamalag420]

Born and raised Waxahachie my new favorite song of all time!!!!!

[@sharonsala8338]

I love to hear all three sing. Love the Marfa Tapes songs and I love how Jack and Jon watch her as she sings Tin Man. Tin Man is one of my favorite songs. You don't hear music like this much. Straight from the heart. Miranda, love you all. Keep making music💞💞💞

[@rrp2600]

I had heard the name Miranda Lambert for years but never really listened to her up until about a year ago. I absolutely love her! I listen to the Marfa tapes every day.

[@andreavlasis6099]

I sen 2 times day one I knew she was awesome but better yet love pistols Annie’s band Miranda’s 2 nd band ASHLEY MONROE IS MY FAV

[@conniesanford9288]

I not now why the xmas snow glow didnt win last year, a great song I love them all I listen to miranda's music all night every night.

[@conniecooley5542]

I was late to the party too.

[@Peterwrightguitar67]

Those Randall harmonies…

[@arlo2203]

all texas... and THAT'S what separates texas music from nashville... as the late great and vaunted king of the texas singer/songwriters, guy clarke was asked what made the texas artists different... he said "because texas singer/songwriters come from a more literary stance". townes, keen, ely, lovett, griffith, lafave, willie, etc.; yes, they do. (btw, the "marfa tapes" is an incredible album by these 3 icons... recorded on the wild west texas plains in spartan conditions... epic.)

[@cynthiamb2847]

Beautiful just Beautiful...

[@southbound141]

She’s so perfect

[@EADGBESTRAT]

The best album of 2021!

[@paqlink4g]

Music for the soul

[@Carolina.R.]

Jack Ingram and Jon Randall 😍😍🤗

[@cjlhaskins7730]

Waxachie is a really emotional song for me because it gets me back to the hard times I love it but so sad love waxachie keep the good music up!:)

[@cjlhaskins7730]

She's amazing women and beautiful😊😊😇😇🤗🤗

[@joeistead]

Bravo, what tone, mood and energy! A perfect example of what makes country music so great.

[@thejulzvariant2020]

The BEST version of Tin Man features all 3 lead vocals on ACL Live on PBS 10/02/21. They performed songs off The Marfa Tapes, with all 3 of them taking lead vocals. The production values, variety of vocals, & storytelling between songs makes it better than the “raw” album. You’ll have to contribute $60 to get a PBS Passport to see it now, but so worth it. I desperately wish they turned that ACL performance into an album. It’s priceless!

[@burlingtonbill4687]

The Marfa Tapes could very well be the best collection of music in country music in a long time' I cover a few on my site Burlington Bill. Hope I did them Justice!

[@angelvillarreal8175]

I live in Waxahachie and I love Miranda🥰 awesome song!

[@danhumtsoe5306]

Miranda .....love her forever.....I'll break and still breaking listening to her songs......Miranda is Gem of country music.....

[@rebeccacingnu5374]

I love to hear all the time country music 🎶 And love you too Miranda Lambert 💯💜

[@sambow4u]

After about 6 Times and Blowing The Dust off these Bose Speakers , throughout the House ,,, it just gets better !

[@jeanettefitzgerald1063]

Tin Man , My favorite Song .

[@janiehatter5216]

So many words in her head and they come out so beautifully

[@70snuttodd95]

I can see the love and respect between these awesome talented beautiful people 💜

[@debosgoodmusic4969]

Oh so lovely to listen to these three making pretty music. ❤️❤️❤️Life is good up here in the woods of north Georgia mountains.

[@venixgurlvenix6729]

Don't listen to much Country, but this makes me want to explore it more, or at least Miranda.

[@ashleygarcia3631]

Do it!!!

[@rrp2600]

Yes. Explore it. The genre of country music is deep and wide. It is bigger than the narrow stereotype it appears from the outside. I did not give it a chance when I was younger and I missed out on a lot of great stuff.

[@chloehaug7218]

Grady smith has a KZbin channel that will guide you to the better country music that doesn’t always get play time on radio

[@nikhilkrishnakumar]

@@chloehaug7218 Double thumbs up for Grady.

[@janflewelling6277]

You'll need to go well beyond what you hear on commercial radio - I rarely bother with it anymore. Dive into the youtube options and follow the suggestions that start popping up. Check out genres like bluegrass, outlaw country and don't be afraid of the "old" country legends because you thought you didn't like them. Though Ive been listening to country for decades, I've found new voices to enjoy - Travis Meadows, Driftwood, and Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra to name just 3. You'll decide what you like and don't like, but just enjoy the ride.

[@dcal6365]

Love miranda. Such a beautiful voice and great stotyteller

[@terrymcgraw4583]

The more i listen to this song the more i like it!!

[@TheBrit1986]

I’ve never listened to an album more than this one !!! It’s perfect for so many moods just beautiful. I hope it sets a new trend for simple pretty music again .

[@samicakesable]

Love Love LOVE this album!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👊🏻😎💕❤️

[@bettyhockemeier332]

Always love to here you sing , love ya Miranda Lambert!!!!!

[@ruthiesolares9251]

Love it!! Music Harmony and everything - soothing

[@nowhereismyhome1458]

Marfa Tapes is amazing. They should tour on it. Loved the doc too...

[@marijkeleith3332]

Best way to start a Monday! Can't get enough of this album

[@sarachazindonaldson909]

Tin Man forever

[@coreyluebke8485]

All 3 so talented ……. Love this trio Jon is an excellent guitarist !

[@charlenehawthorne7178]

So soothing despite the lament

[@mildredwilliams8107]

I really like this sound! 👍🦋

[@charlescoffee6710]

Well done....memories....heartache.......chasing peace.

[@daphnelee4659]

So simple and so beautiful!

[@michelleoverstreet5888]

Goosebumps💙💜

[@ryanong6469]

I LOVE YOU MIRANDA LAMBERT ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@erikkoski6129]

I love this miranda performing everywhere and I love it 🥰🥰❤❤

[@philippebenas5721]

❤️❤️❤️ Miranda and all the band. It reminds me back my all times in the US, where half of my heart will stay forever, somewhere in Montana...

[@TreyStegall]

Blows my mind that this doesn't have more views. It's great.

[@TennesseeTwinuk]

Wow, what a vibe this whole set has. Loving the Marfa Tapes album. Lights off, headphones on and just drift away!

[@leorsmartins]

Legends!!!

[@leonwhildenjr4483]

Hi Miranda- This is awesome! 😎❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love all 3 songs but Tin man is my favorite! Thank you sweetheart! Thank your drinkin buddies for me! Love yaw!😉💋🥰🤗☺️🌺🌻🙏🕊🦋

[@KRASIPARVANOV]

This performance made my evening - so clear, so beautiful, so sincere... Thank you for sharing this wonderful sound! And keep the good job up!!!

[@daviddishman7491]

This is great - the stripped down set really brings out the quality in Miranda's voice. There's no-one sings country as good as this lady, and she is gorgeous too! Her musicians are class too. Love you Miranda. ❤❤❤❤

[@StaceyRows]

I got chills. Incredible.

[@randy1979]

Their songs are incredible.

[@DoctorJoanieTool]

This entire album and the documentary about making it, are absolutely phenomenal. Such amazing musicians, all.

[@natedellinger2919]

Where can the documentary be found?

[@KitTaylorMusic]

This is so pretty 🥺🥺🥺

[@hansheykoop1720]

Very nice, thanx Tiny Desk

[@amandawilcox9638]

Yum! Thank you all so much! It's a wonderful set.🙏

[@thore535]

Just when you have no idea how bad you need it, right out of the blue some cowboy folks appear, get off their horses, grab their really road worn six strings and make you forget the world around you. Could listen to that forever. Thanks for this nice matinée!

[@christianepoterek2518]

Wonderful voice Miranda ! 👍👏❤️ From France 😎

[@thelifeofnikkimarie9445]

Absolute perfection ❤️

[@TheRadarBlip]

With lots of love from Russia

[@mycupisfull]

Songbird of our Generation. It's just so natural, raw and relatable. Three chords and the truth.

[@Carolina.R.]

Gorgeous 💖💖💖💖

[@conniesanford9288]

yes he did

[@conniesanford9288]

I love you ran, my goddaughter

[@jeannamoree2172]

Lived in Waxahachie off 35 some years ago. Awesome music!!❤

[@stacynewsom5888]

She is godsend and beautiful in a hat.

[@dopechannoodles9791]

Music and musicians like this make me fall in love with music all over again. Thanks y’all for this album.

[@melanielinkous8746]

Thank you Miranda and company!

[@TheNancypoo]

Oh Jon Randall how I love you.......

[@martinb766]

Wow, three amazing songs brilliantly performed 👏🥰

[@williammelvin9736]

perfect. just perfect.

[@georgeconstantin2375]

Absolutely Brilliant !

[@Carolina.R.]

LOVE 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jeannamoree2172]

THIS IS JUST SO DANG GOOD....

[@Carolina.R.]

Miranda is always real 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤠

[@Carolina.R.]

GO MARFA TAPES 2 AND 3 PLEASE 💜🧡❤️🙏🏼🤠🇧🇷

[@nellwoo5277]

Stunning

[@davidpyles9572]

Blake made a bad trade

[@scottavery9108]

She married up more like it

[@peoplenoodlesoup]

❤️

[@cynthiacabales22]

😂

[@conniesanford9288]

he sure did ,did you see the song he sang to her. I dont care

[@conniecooley5542]

They are both with the people they need to be hopefully.