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Kacey Musgraves

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Kacey Lee Musgraves was born on August 21, 1988, in Golden, Texas, United States. She has a younger sister and grew up in a supportive family environment. From a young age, Kacey displayed a unique passion for songwriting. She wrote her first song, titled “Notice Me,” when she was just eight years old. She also took lessons in mandolin and guitar, which laid the foundation for her career in country music.

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Developing a Career in Country Music

Throughout her early years, Musgraves remained focused on becoming a professional musician. By age 20, she was releasing digital EPs online with hopes of attracting a wider audience. Her early work helped her hone her style and gain recognition in the country music community.

Breakthrough with Mercury Nashville

In 2012, Kacey Musgraves signed a recording contract with Mercury Nashville, a division of Universal Music Group. Later that year, she released her debut single, “Merry Go 'Round,” which earned widespread acclaim. She also co-wrote Miranda Lambert’s hit song “Mama’s Broken Heart.” Another collaboration, “Undermine,” with singer-songwriter Trent Dabbs, was featured in the popular ABC television show Nashville.

Awards and Industry Recognition

Musgraves’ talent earned her significant recognition in the country music industry. At the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, she received four nominations, including Female Vocalist of the Year. She was also nominated for four Grammy Awards at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. In this period, she also contributed backing vocals for the Dierks Bentley song “Bourbon in Kentucky.”

Album Success and National Appearances

In 2014, Musgraves won the Academy of Country Music Award for Album of the Year for her debut studio album, “Same Trailer Different Park.” That same year, she released a standalone single titled “The Trailer Song.”

Her 2015 single "Biscuits" was a lead track from her second studio album, Pageant Material. She promoted the album with appearances on major television shows such as Late Night with Seth Meyers, Good Morning America, The View, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In 2016, she released a holiday-themed album titled A Very Kacey Christmas, which featured a mix of eight traditional and four original songs.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 21 Aug, 1988
Age: 31 yrs
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Mineola
Gender: Female
Description: American country music singer-songwriter
Net Worth 2021: 10 million
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Last Modified: Dec 13 2024
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