Kacey Musgraves Unveils New Album “Middle of Nowhere” and Single
Kacey Musgraves is making a significant comeback with the announcement of her new album, Middle of Nowhere. Scheduled for release on May 1, 2024, this will be her seventh studio album and follows her previous work, Deeper Well.
New Single and Music Video
Leading the album is the vibrant single “Dry Spell”. The accompanying music video, co-directed by Musgraves and Hannah Lux Davis, features her whimsically exploring a grocery store while nurturing romantic fantasies about an employee.
Creative Process and Collaborations
Musgraves reflected on her creative journey during the development of Middle of Nowhere. She drew inspiration from her experiences living in Texas, Tennessee, and Mexico, especially during her time away from dating. Musgraves stated that this album allowed her to embrace solitude and the concept of liminal spaces.
“The bulk of this record was made during the longest single period of my life,” Musgraves remarked. “I became fascinated with the idea of existing comfortably in the middle of nowhere.”
Notable Collaborators
The album includes guest appearances from several renowned artists:
- Gregory Alan Isakov
- Billy Strings
- Miranda Lambert
- Willie Nelson
Grammy Recognition
Musgraves has recently added another Grammy Award to her accolades. She won Best Country Song for The Architect, bringing her total to eight awards. She has also expressed admiration for other artists, notably praising Bad Bunny following his performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Album Tracklist
The tracklist for Middle of Nowhere includes:
- Middle of Nowhere
- Dry Spell
- Back on the Wagon
- I Believe in Ghosts
- Abilene
- Coyote (ft. Gregory Alan Isakov)
- Loneliest Girl
- Everybody Wants to Be a Cowboy (ft. Billy Strings)
- Horses and Divorces (ft. Miranda Lambert)
- Uncertain, Texas (ft. Willie Nelson)
- Rhinestoned
- Mexico Honey
- Hell on Me
With her new album Middle of Nowhere, Kacey Musgraves looks set to enchant her audience once again. Fans and newcomers alike eagerly anticipate this creative evolution from one of country music’s brightest stars.
