Emerging onto the country music scene in 2003 after appearing on reality show “Nashville Star,” Miranda Lambert has become one of the hardest working singers in Music City.

Her 2005 album “Kerosene,” for which she co-wrote 11 of the 12 tracks, debuted at No. 1 on the country charts and eventually went platinum with hit singles “Me and Charlie Talkin’,” “Bring Me Down,” “Kerosene” and “New Strings.”

Lambert quickly put to rest any talk of a sophomore slump with her 2007 album “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” which included top 20 singles “Famous In a Small Town,” “Gunpowder & Lead” and “More Like Her.”

Now the 25-year-old Texas native, who is scheduled to play Aug. 25 at the Lorain County Fair, is poised to release her new album “Revolution.”

The Chronicle-Telegram talked to Lambert via e-mail about her success, her love of fair food and more.

CT: Let’s talk about your new album “Revolution.” How does this project find you stretching your musical wings?

Miranda Lambert: It comes out Sept. 29, and the name came up in discussions simply because I do feel like it’s revolutionary. I’ve grown up a lot since “Kerosene” and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” I think this album shows a maturity, but it’s also revolutionary because I truly created an album where all of my influences come shining through. It’s something that I want fans to listen to start to finish. If you hear just one song you won’t get the full picture, but I didn’t stray too far away from my typical sound. I’m excited for everyone to hear it.

CT: Stylistically speaking, how does this album differ from “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend?”

ML: It’s in the same vein, but I really covered a lot of themes on “Revolution.” My bass player sort of summed it up once and said, “You write country songs, but put rock and roll behind them.” It’s pretty true. There is a song called “Sin for a Sin” that fans of “Gunpowder & Lead” and “Kerosene” will really like. There is really something for everyone. Lots of fun songs that will be amazing to perform live, and a few ballads and one slower song that made me cry for two hours when I first heard it.

CT: Looking back to your last album, do people constantly tell you stories about dating or being a crazy ex-girlfriend?

ML: Ha! They do. But the stories don’t compare to what I see when I perform that song live. I think a lot of guys and girls can relate. When I perform that song people in the audience literally go crazy.

CT: Last year at the Lorain County Fair you made a surprise appearance to sing “Home” with Blake Shelton (Lambert and Shelton are dating). Is there any chance he’ll be paying back the favor during your upcoming show?

ML: I don’t think so. He’s pretty busy this summer and is just wrapping up on the George Strait tour. But who knows, maybe he’ll surprise me too and show up.

CT: Any memories of Lorain County Fair last year?

ML: Yes, many fun memories. I love playing fairs in the summer. I think everyone comes ready for a good time and it really helps us get into it up on stage. I cannot wait to play for y’all again.

CT: What is a must-eat fair food?

ML: Anything fried.

CT: Finally, why should people come out to see your Lorain County Fair show?

ML: If they want to have a fun night and forget about their problems for an hour and rock out!

Miranda Lambert

• When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25
• Where: Lorain County Fairgrounds
• Cost: $30
• More information: www.loraincountyfair.com