Miranda Lambert believes that music has the power to bring people together.

The 42-year-old country singer is preparing to headline the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day halftime show this year and is looking forward to performing during the team's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 26.

In a statement, Miranda said: “There’s something special about how music brings people together, especially when it’s to spread joy and hope to families who need it most.”

Her performance will mark the 30th consecutive Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff halftime show, and the country star is excited to be part of the long-running tradition.

She said: “The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys have built an incredible tradition with the Red Kettle Kickoff, and I can’t wait to be back home in Texas this Thanksgiving to help carry it forward.”

Over the past three decades, the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving halftime show has welcomed numerous major performers, including Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Dolly Parton, Destiny’s Child, Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson and the Jonas Brothers.

Elsewhere, Miranda recently shared her excitement about seeing so many female country artists succeeding in the industry.

The singer enjoyed critical acclaim and commercial success early in her career, but she believes the country music business has become more merit-based in recent years.

Speaking to Southern Living, she explained: “The way music is heard now and the way it’s delivered to the public, it’s like they’re in charge. They pick what they love. It’s not like we’re all fighting for the same 30 spots on the country charts anymore.”

Miranda is especially pleased to see so many women making their mark on country music today.

The award-winning singer, who released her debut studio album Kerosene in 2005, said: “Country music always has stages and phases and ups and downs, but I haven’t seen this many women winning since probably the 1990s.

“When I say ‘winning,’ I don’t mean awards. I mean just being out there doing the damn thing. It’s really good to see. I know what that takes, so I respect it a lot and am thankful to be part of it.”