While they have collaborated on music before, this was a particularly emotional song for them and their family. The track, "Over You," is about Shelton's late brother, who died in a car crash 15 years ago. The two co-wrote the song but by Shelton's request, Lambert was the one who recorded it.
Backstage at the CMAs, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert shared a tender kiss and discussed their awards, their family life, their career goals, the current and future state of country music and even "The Voice," the NBC singing competition series that stars Shelton as a coach and mentor to aspiring music stars. Check out 9 things we learned about the country music power couple.
The Sheltons are basking in the glow of their many wins during last night's CMA Awards. In addition to having co-written the CMA Song of the Year, "Over You," together, Miranda once again took the award for CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, while Blake three-peated in the Male Vocalist category as well.
Miranda Lambert, left, and Blake Shelton embrace onstage after winning the award for song of the year for 'Over You' at the 46th Annual Country Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.
The song is a tribute to Shelton's brother Ritchie, who died 15 years ago in a car crash.
