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Kacey Musgraves

August 21, 2025

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

Kacey Musgraves is a singer-songwriter from the United States who was born on August 21, 1988. She’s won six Grammys, including ‘Album of the Year’ in 2019, as well as seven Country Music Association Awards, and three Academy of Country Music Awards. In 2016, she released a Christmas album titled “A Very Kacey Christmas.” Her fourth studio album, “Golden Hour,” was released in 2018 to widespread critical acclaim and received four Grammy Award nominations. ‘Space Cowboy’ and ‘Butterflies,’ the album’s first two singles, won Grammy Awards for ‘Best Country Song’ and ‘Best Country Solo Performance’ respectively. We’re right here to help you celebrate this star’s special day.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Kacey Lee Musgraves

Nickname:

Spacey Kacey

Birth date:

August 21, 1988

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Leo

Height:

5' 5"

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Net Worth:

$12 million

Background

Kacey Musgraves was born on August 21, 1988, in Golden, Texas, to parents Craig and Karen Musgraves. She began writing songs at the age of eight when she wrote ‘Notice Me’ for her elementary school graduation. Along with Alina Tatum, she was part of Texas Two Bits, which toured Texas and released an independent album in 2000. They were invited to perform at President George W. Bush’s Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball. At age 14, her family funded her first solo, self-released album, and she graduated from Mineola High School in 2006. She placed seventh in season five of the singing competition reality T.V. series “Nashville Star.”

Producer Monte Robison discovered Musgraves for his independent record label, Triple Pop, in 2008. She signed with Mercury Nashville in 2012 and released her first solo single, ‘Merry Go ‘Round.’ The song appears on her major-label debut album, “Same Trailer Different Park,” which was released on March 19, 2013. The single ‘Follow Your Arrow’ was ranked 39th on “Rolling Stone” magazine’s list of the ‘100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time.’ In 2012, Musgraves was nominated for four Grammy Awards. She won the Academy of Country Music’s ‘Album of the Year Award’ in 2014. Both ‘Merry Go Round’ and ‘Same Trailer Different Park’ received platinum certification. In June of last year, her new song ‘The Trailer Song’ debuted on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

Musgraves’ second studio album, “Pageant Material,” was released in June 2015. In April 2016, she appeared on “Late Late Show with James Corden,” and her first Christmas album, “A Very Kacey Christmas,” was released in October of the same year. The album “Golden Hour” was released on March 30, 2018, by the record label, MCA Nashville. In October, she began her world tour in Oslo, Norway. Her album was named ‘Album of the Year’ at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. She made her Met Gala debut as a Barbie doll and announced her signing with modeling agency IMG. In 2019, she recorded a cover of ‘All Is Found’ for the Frozen II soundtrack. Musgraves’ fifth studio album, “Star-Crossed,” was released in September 2021. Her song ‘Oh, What A World’ was featured in the original Christmas film “Dashing in December,” which aired on the Paramount Network.

Career timeline

2000

The Beginnings of a Duo

Kacey Musgraves and her co-student Alina Tatum form the music duo Texas Two Bits, touring Texas and releasing an independent album.

2006

Her First Solo Album

Musgraves' family funds her first solo, the self-released album "Movin’ On,” when she is 14 years old.

2012

Signing with a Record Label

Musgraves signs with Mercury Nashville and releases her first solo single, ‘Merry Go Round.’

2016

Her Third Album

She appears on "Late Late Show with James Corden" in April and releases her first Christmas album, "A Very Kacey Christmas," in October.

2018

Her Fourth Album

She releases "Golden Hour," and it is named ‘Album of the Year’ at the 61st Grammy Awards.

2021

A Movie Soundtrack

Her song ‘Oh, What A World’ is featured in the original Christmas film "Dashing in December" on the Paramount Network.

Why We Love Kacey Musgraves

Her relationship with her grandmother
Musgraves' first booking agent was her grandmother, who helped launch her career by securing gigs and selling C.D.s. She took her grandmother as her date to the 2013 Country Music Association Awards and thanked her for securing her current position in the industry.
She addresses difficult topics
Musgraves is known for not shying away from controversial topics in her songwriting. She isn't afraid to address difficult and contentious issues, such as gay rights and drug use, to name a few.
She loves animals
Pearl, Musgraves' dog, was hit near her home and had one of its legs amputated. Even though Pearl became a three-legged dog, Musgraves took good care of it, helping it recover and become energetic as ever.

5 Surprising Facts

She has a brand of cowboy boots
Kacey Musgraves collaborated with popular cowboy boot retailer Lucchese in 2015 to create her line of dazzling cowboy boots.
She wrote her first song at nine
The song 'Notice Me,' written for Musgraves' elementary school graduation, was quite fitting for a budding superstar in the making.
She went on tour with Harry Styles
Musgraves joined Styles on his 2018 debut solo tour for his Canada and U.S. dates, totaling a whopping 21 shows.
She's written songs for big names
Musgraves is well-known for writing her songs, but she is also credited with penning a few songs for Martina McBride and Miranda Lambert.
She can play the mandolin
It's no secret that Musgraves is a gifted musician; in fact, the mandolin was the first instrument she learned to play because her hands were so small, and it was the easiest instrument for her to learn.

Kacey Musgraves FAQs

Does Kacey Musgraves have children?

Musgraves does not have children, but she and her ex-husband Ruston Kelly welcomed a new addition to their family, a precious puppy named Pepper.

Can Kacey Musgraves speak Spanish?

Musgraves sings in Spanish on her new album, “Star-Crossed.” She is not officially bilingual, but she occasionally performs in Spanish.

Did Kacey Musgraves perform naked at “S.N.L.?”

Yes, Musgraves performed naked while sitting on a stool, wearing only her cowboy boots and a guitar strategically placed. The setup drew comparisons to Robin Wright’s performance in “Forrest Gump,” and Musgraves admitted that the film inspired the act.