Pistol Annies Ink Record Deal

The ladies of Pistol Annies have announced their creative partnership with Columbia Nashville, the same label that's released three platinum-selling solo albums by Annies member Miranda Lambert.

The announcement was made last week in front of a sold-out crowd at Joe's Bar in Chicago. Members Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley and Miranda previewed several tracks from their forthcoming project, including 'One's Drinking, One's Smoking, One's Taking Pills' and 'Boys From the South.' The trio first debuted their lead single, 'Hell on Heels,' during the ACM 'Girls Night Out' televised concert event in April.

On her creative side project, Miranda confesses, "I figured if I get tired of singing by myself, I might as well have some hot women up here on stage with me! It's an outlet for me and my friends to have some fun."

The Grammy Award winner also assures loyal fans that a solo project is also in the works, with a projected late 2011 release. "I have been writing for the next [solo] project, but it's still in its infancy, so too early to tell what will happen," reveals the 'Heart Like Mine' singer. "I take it one day at a time, to keep everything in perspective. I try to focus on the writing part and let my team figure out release dates, but I know we are hoping to have something out before Christmas."

Fans itching for Pistol Annies music can download 'Hell on Heels' on iTunes starting tomorrow (June 28) or on their official website. Click here to watch a video of the ladies performing 'Better Days' during Miranda's Cause for the Paws benefit show.