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. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk And you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram bio. 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