Miranda Lambert is making sure her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, feels extra special on his 35th birthday, sharing a collection of candid moments that offer fans a glimpse into their happy life together.

The country superstar, 42, celebrated McLoughlin’s birthday on October 14 with a heartfelt Instagram post filled with photos and videos of him enjoying some of his favorite activities.

“Happy Birthday @brendanjmcloughlin 35 looks good on you! Well everything looks good on you but that smile is my favorite ! I love you!” Lambert wrote alongside the collection.

The birthday tribute captured McLoughlin in a variety of relaxed settings, from fishing and riding a jet ski to browsing a boot store and grabbing food at Whataburger. One clip showed him driving Lambert and their dog, while another particularly sweet moment featured him helping his wife relace her sneakers.

The post also showcased the couple’s playful side. In one video, Lambert sang a humorous, personalized version of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” to McLoughlin as he fixed his hair. Her improvised lyrics imagined him enjoying a night in Las Vegas, complete with gambling and a drink of Jack Daniel’s.

McLoughlin appeared amused by the performance, joining in with a playful response as his wife continued singing. The lighthearted exchange added another affectionate moment to the birthday collection.

Lambert has previously spoken about how happy she is in her relationship with McLoughlin, whom she met in November 2018 while appearing on Good Morning America with her band, Pistol Annies. At the time, McLoughlin was working security for the show.

The pair kept their romance largely private before secretly marrying on January 26, 2019, at a farm outside Nashville, Tennessee. Lambert announced the news on Instagram a few weeks later, sharing that she had married the love of her life.

In a March 2019 interview with PEOPLE, the singer explained that her life experiences had helped her recognize what she wanted in a partner and why she chose to embrace the relationship.

By June 2022, Lambert was also speaking openly about the happiness she had found in her marriage. She described McLoughlin’s transition from New York City life to her more outdoors-oriented world as a learning experience, but one they could enjoy together.

She emphasized the value of having someone who supports her, believes in her and loves her for who she is.

The couple has continued celebrating their relationship publicly over the years. In January 2026, they marked their seventh wedding anniversary with a joint Instagram carousel featuring memories from their life together, including wine dates, horseback rides and a halibut fishing trip.

McLoughlin’s latest birthday also follows a similar tribute from Lambert last year, when he turned 34. At the time, she celebrated his love of family, friends, cooking, travel and animals, affectionately describing him as her city-born husband who had embraced country life.

Away from celebrating her husband, Lambert has also had a major musical milestone this month. The singer released her 11th studio album, Crisco, on October 2, adding a new chapter to her career as she shares these personal moments with fans.

Her latest birthday post offers another glimpse of the affection and humor that have become part of the couple’s public story, with Lambert making it clear that McLoughlin’s smile remains one of her favorite things about him.

Source: Compiled from various sources.