THE gossip machine has come to a grinding halt over the status of country star Miranda Lambert and cop husband Brendan McLoughlin's marriage after months of uncertainty. Miranda posted a smiling photo on Instagram on Wednesday morning of the couple hugging during a recent trip to Italy , quelling fears that the two may be separating. "Thank you for your beauty, history , art, wine , gelato, sweetest people and the memories," the singer wrote in one of the pic's captions.

The two look tanned and relaxed while sporting outfits perfect for vacation travel while posing in front of a variety of Italian courtyards and restaurants. Over 50,000 people liked the short post within hours of it going live. Miranda, 40, made no reference to the tabloid drama that enveloped her family this summer .

Read more on Miranda Lambert Known for her powerful voice, honest lyrics, and fiery performances, Miranda is seen as an icon in the country music genre. She has won multiple Grammy Awards and Country Music Awards throughout her decades in the spotlight with hits like Kerosene and Me and Charlie Talking. Miranda married New York City police officer, Brendan McLoughlin , 32, five years ago after a series of relationships that went badly, only to face rumors about her husband's possible infidelity a few months ago.

RUMORS OF CHEATING Brendan was skewered by fans in June after videos of the New York City police officer grinding against an unknown blond woman at a nightclub began circulating the inte.