Sidetracked with Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves is one of the best-known Country singers in the world, having won 8 Grammy Awards for her consistently stand out records. On the eve of releasing her 6th studio album, she joins Annie and Nick to discuss the making of the record, and how her approach to writing music has evolved since her debut album.

Country is the fastest growing genre in the UK; Kacey has some thoughts on why and some more vital Country intel for Sidetracked listeners.

Plus, secrets the Middle of Nowhere tour, Kacey delivers an ode to Ireland, and she reveals how artists like Dashboard Confessional, NSYNC and the Spice Girls influenced her as an artist.

Kacey’s album Middle of Nowhere will be available from 1st May 2026.

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SONGS

Kacey Musgraves – Merry Go ‘Round

Kacey Musgraves – Dry Spell

Loretta Lynn – You Ain’t Woman Enough

Kacey Musgraves – Oh, What a World

Kacey Musgraves – Slow Burn

Kacey Musgraves & Miranda Lambert – Horses and Divorces

Kacey Musgraves – Mexico Honey

ALBUMS

Kacey Musgraves – Same Trailer Different Park

Kacey Musgraves – Pageant Material

Kacey Musgraves – Golden Hour

Kacey Musgraves – Star‑Crossed

Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well

Kacey Musgraves – Middle of Nowhere