Still Burning: Celebrating Two Decades of Kerosene

Some albums don’t just play on the radio—they light a fire. And twenty years ago, Miranda Lambert struck a match and never looked back. Kerosene wasn’t just a debut album; it was a manifesto, a full-throttle anthem for wild hearts, gypsy souls, and girls who refuse to be anything but their true, untamed selves.

We remember when Kerosene first hit the airwaves—how it blazed through the country music scene with that mix of grit, heartbreak, and a whole lotta “don’t mess with me” energy. It was raw. It was real. It was a shot of gasoline on the fire for every dreamer who dared to do things their own way. And that’s exactly why Junk Gypsy has always loved Miranda. She’s built different. A renegade. A cowgirl queen with a rebel yell.

One of our proudest moments? Designing that now-legendary tank top she wore in the Kerosene music video—the one that’s since earned a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame. And now, to celebrate the 20th anniversary, we’re bringing it back. The iconic Kerosene tank top is back in the wild, alongside a tee version. Because some things are just too legendary to stay in the past.

But for us, this is more than just an album anniversary—it’s a celebration of over 20 years of friendship. Back when Miranda was a young Texan with a guitar and a dream, and we were just getting Junk Gypsy off the ground, our paths crossed, and we instantly knew she was our kind of people. The kind who live loud, dream big, and do things their own damn way. That friendship has taken us on some wild adventures, from designing Airstreams for her to creating her now-iconic Guns N’ Wings logo—the same one she later had tattooed (and yes, we still apologize to her dad for that one).

And now, to celebrate the 20th anniversary, we’re bringing it back. The iconic Kerosene tank top is back in the wild, alongside a tee version. Because some things are just too legendary to stay in the past.

Get your very own iconic mama tried racerback tank here or snag the tee HERE

And while you’re there, check out our Mama Tried section on the website. Whether you’re a rebel at heart or a mama who knows best, this collection speaks to the bold, the fierce, and the unapologetically unique. Shop our latest gear that celebrates those who don’t follow the rules, but always do things their own way.

So here’s to twenty years of fire-starting music, of boots stomping and hearts breaking, of anthems that still make us want to roll the windows down and howl at the moon. And here’s to friendships that stand the test of time—built on music, memories, and a whole lot of Texas grit.

Light ‘em up, y’all. And never let ‘em blow out.

Read about how we recreated the iconic Kerosene look a few years back for Halloween HERE

Read more about the whirlwind that has been our friendship with Miranda HERE

XOXOXOXO