History of Kacey Musgraves in Timeline
Kacey Musgraves is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She began her career in the early 2000s with self-released albums and as part of the duo Texas Two Bits. She gained wider recognition after appearing on Nashville Star in 2007. In 2012, she signed with Mercury Nashville and released the successful single "Merry Go 'Round". Her major-label debut album, Same Trailer Different Park (2013), earned her a Grammy Award for Best Country Album.
August 21, 1988: Kacey Musgraves' Birth
On August 21, 1988, Kacey Lee Musgraves was born. She is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.
2000: Formation of Texas Two Bits
In 2000, Musgraves and Alina Tatum formed the country-music duo Texas Two Bits, toured through Texas, and released an independent album, leading to a performance at President George W. Bush's Inaugural Ball.
2002: National Anthem at the Winter Olympics
In 2002, Kacey Musgraves was selected to sing the national anthem at the Winter Olympics, showcasing her vocal talent on a national stage.
2002: Self-Produced Album
In 2002, Musgraves recorded a self-produced album, demonstrating her early initiative in music production.
2003: Second Self-Produced Album
In 2003, Musgraves recorded a second self-produced album, continuing to hone her skills as a musician and producer.
2006: Graduation and Move to Austin
In 2006, Kacey Musgraves graduated from Mineola High School and moved to Austin, Texas, marking a new chapter in her life and career.
2007: Third Self-Produced Album
In 2007, Kacey Musgraves recorded her third self-produced album, further establishing her independent music career.
2007: Nashville Star Appearance
In 2007, Musgraves appeared on the fifth season of the USA Network singing competition Nashville Star, finishing in seventh place, marking an early point in her career.
2007: Competition on Nashville Star
In 2007, Musgraves competed on Season 5 of the singing competition reality TV series Nashville Star, where she placed seventh, providing her a platform in the music industry.
2008: Recording for Triple Pop
In 2008, while living in Austin, Kacey Musgraves recorded two songs for independent record label Triple Pop, showcasing her continued musical development.
2010: Collaboration with Josh Abbott Band
In 2010, Musgraves collaborated with the Josh Abbott Band on the song "Oh, Tonight", enhancing her presence in the country music scene.
October 17, 2012: "Undermine" Featured on Nashville
On October 17, 2012, "Undermine", a song co-written by Musgraves, was featured in one of the first episodes in the first season of the television series Nashville, highlighting her songwriting skills.
2012: Signing with Mercury Nashville
In 2012, Kacey Musgraves signed with Mercury Nashville and released her hit single "Merry Go 'Round", marking a significant step in her professional music career.
2012: Academy of Country Music Awards Nominations
In 2012, Kacey Musgraves was nominated for four awards at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, including Female Vocalist of the Year, marking a recognition of her talent in the industry.
2012: Digital EP Release
In 2012, Kacey Musgraves' two acoustic recordings for Triple Pop were released on a digital EP, making her music more accessible to a wider audience.
March 19, 2013: Release of "Same Trailer Different Park"
On March 19, 2013, Kacey Musgraves released her major-label debut album Same Trailer Different Park, which debuted at number 2 and produced hit singles.
2013: Backing Vocals for Dierks Bentley
In 2013, Musgraves provided backing vocals for "Bourbon in Kentucky", the lead single on Dierks Bentley's album Riser, contributing to another artist's work.
2013: Grammy Win for Best Country Album
In 2013, Musgraves' major-label debut studio album, Same Trailer Different Park, won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, marking a high point in her career.
February 15, 2014: "Apologize" Charts on Billboard
On February 15, 2014, Kacey Musgraves' acoustic version of "Apologize" charted in the Billboard Hot Singles Chart at No. 23, gaining significant recognition.
April 2014: Academy of Country Music Award
In April 2014, Kacey Musgraves won the Academy of Country Music award for album of the year for Same Trailer Different Park, highlighting the album's success.
June 2014: Release of "The Trailer Song"
In June 2014, Kacey Musgraves released a new song called "The Trailer Song", debuting it on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
August 2014: Certification of "Same Trailer Different Park"
In August 2014, Same Trailer Different Park was certified gold for selling over 500,000 copies, marking a sales milestone.
August 2014: Announcement of 'Same Tour Different Trailer'
In late August 2014, Kacey Musgraves announced she would perform a 10-show headlining tour, titled 'Same Tour Different Trailer', demonstrating her growing popularity as a headliner.
September 2014: Beginning Work on Second Album
In September 2014, Musgraves began writing songs for her second major label album, signaling the start of her next musical project.
2014: Relationship with Misa Arriaga
In 2014, Kacey Musgraves revealed she had been in a relationship with her bandmate Misa Arriaga for several years.
March 16, 2015: Release of "Biscuits"
On March 16, 2015, Kacey Musgraves released "Biscuits", the lead single from her upcoming album, setting the stage for her next album release.
June 9, 2015: Performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On June 9, 2015, Kacey Musgraves performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, promoting her new album Pageant Material.
June 10, 2015: Performance on Late Night with Seth Meyers
On June 10, 2015, Kacey Musgraves performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers, further promoting her album Pageant Material.
June 23, 2015: Release of Pageant Material Album
On June 23, 2015, Musgraves' second studio album, Pageant Material, was released, marking another milestone in her career.
June 24, 2015: Appearance on The View
On June 24, 2015, Kacey Musgraves appeared on The View, continuing promotion for her album Pageant Material.
September 14, 2015: Performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On September 14, 2015, Kacey Musgraves performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, expanding her album promotion.
2015: Release of Pageant Material
In 2015, Musgraves' second studio album, Pageant Material, debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart and yielded successful singles.
January 8, 2016: Performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
On January 8, 2016, Kacey Musgraves performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, further promoting her album Pageant Material.
February 26, 2016: Featured on "Waves" Remix
On February 26, 2016, Musgraves was featured on a remix of Miguel's single "Waves", showcasing her versatility in music genres.
March 2016: Meeting Ruston Kelly
In March 2016, Kacey Musgraves met Ruston Kelly at the Bluebird Café in Nashville.
April 6, 2016: Appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden
On April 6, 2016, Kacey Musgraves appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, continuing promotion for her music.
May 2016: Songwriting Date with Ruston Kelly
In May 2016, Kacey Musgraves had a songwriting date with Ruston Kelly, and they began dating shortly after.
September 7, 2016: Announcement of Christmas Album
On September 7, 2016, Musgraves announced the release of her first Christmas album, A Very Kacey Christmas, signaling a festive addition to her discography.
September 2016: Performance on "Forever Country"
In September 2016, Kacey Musgraves was selected as one of 30 country music artists to perform on "Forever Country", which celebrated 50 years of the CMA Awards and secured her first number-one country single.
October 28, 2016: Release of A Very Kacey Christmas Album
On October 28, 2016, Musgraves' Christmas album, A Very Kacey Christmas, was released, adding a holiday touch to her musical repertoire.
December 24, 2016: Engagement to Ruston Kelly
On December 24, 2016, Kacey Musgraves became engaged to Ruston Kelly.
2016: Appearance at C2C: Country to Country festival
In 2016, Kacey Musgraves played the C2C: Country to Country festival in London, marking an appearance at a major international event.
2016: Release of A Very Kacey Christmas
In 2016, Kacey Musgraves released a Christmas-themed album, A Very Kacey Christmas, adding a festive chapter to her discography.
June 21, 2017: Appearance on Hollywood Medium
On June 21, 2017, Kacey Musgraves appeared on Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry to receive a psychic reading and connect with her grandmother, Barbara Taylor, adding a personal dimension to her public life.
October 14, 2017: Marriage to Ruston Kelly
On October 14, 2017, Kacey Musgraves married Ruston Kelly in Tennessee.
October 2017: Writing New Songs for Album
In October 2017, Musgraves indicated she was in the studio writing new songs for her upcoming third studio album, sparking anticipation for her next musical endeavor.
December 12, 2017: Announcement of Golden Hour Album Title
On December 12, 2017, Kacey Musgraves announced the title of her third studio album as Golden Hour, building excitement among her fans.
February 23, 2018: Release of "Butterflies" and "Space Cowboy"
On February 23, 2018, Kacey Musgraves released "Butterflies" and "Space Cowboy" as the first singles from the album Golden Hour, giving a preview of the album's sound.
March 29, 2018: Performance of "Slow Burn" on The Late Show
On March 29, 2018, Kacey Musgraves performed "Slow Burn" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, showcasing her music on television.
March 30, 2018: "Acoustic Remixed" EP Release
On March 30, 2018, Triple Pop released the "Acoustic Remixed" digital EP to commemorate the 10-year anniversary, featuring newly remixed and remastered versions of her recordings, enhancing their appeal.
May 12, 2018: Musical Guest on Saturday Night Live
On May 12, 2018, Kacey Musgraves was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing "High Horse" and "Slow Burn", marking a high-profile performance.
October 2, 2018: Appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On October 2, 2018, Kacey Musgraves appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as the musical guest, promoting her album Golden Hour.
October 2018: Start of 'Oh, What a World Tour'
In October 2018, Kacey Musgraves embarked on the 'Oh, What a World Tour' in support of Golden Hour, commencing in Oslo, Norway, expanding her global presence.
2018: Release of Golden Hour
In 2018, Musgraves released her fourth studio album, Golden Hour, which achieved widespread critical acclaim and won all four of its nominated Grammy Award categories.
February 2019: Grammy Win for Album of the Year
In February 2019, Golden Hour won Album of the Year at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, marking a significant achievement in her career.
October 2019: Covering "All Is Found" for Frozen II
In October 2019, Kacey Musgraves revealed that she would cover the song "All Is Found" for Frozen II, adding her voice to a popular film soundtrack.
November 4, 2019: Announcement of Christmas Special
On November 4, 2019, Kacey Musgraves announced The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show, a holiday special premiering through Amazon Prime Video, marking her venture into holiday-themed entertainment.
November 20, 2019: Debut of "Glittery"
On November 20, 2019, Kacey Musgraves debuted the song "Glittery" featuring Troye Sivan on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, showcasing a new collaboration.
April 2020: Tribute to John Prine
In April 2020, Kacey Musgraves gave a tribute performance to John Prine after his death, acknowledging his significant influence on her songwriting and sense of humor.
April 2020: Appearance in Together at Home Concert
In April 2020, Musgraves appeared in the Together at Home virtual concert series and performed "Rainbow", contributing to a global event during the pandemic.
May 29, 2020: Featured on The Flaming Lips Single
On May 29, 2020, Musgraves was featured on The Flaming Lips single "Flowers of Neptune 6", adding to her collaborations with diverse artists.
July 2020: Divorce Filing
In July 2020, Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly filed for divorce.
September 11, 2020: Release of American Head Album
On September 11, 2020, The Flaming Lips' album American Head was released, featuring Musgraves' vocals on two additional tracks, continuing her collaborative work.
September 2020: Divorce Finalized
In September 2020, Kacey Musgraves' divorce from Ruston Kelly was finalized.
December 10, 2020: Release of "Easy" Rework
On December 10, 2020, Troye Sivan released a reworked version of his song "Easy" featuring Musgraves, produced by Mark Ronson, marking a notable collaboration.
April 2021: Announcement of New Album
In April 2021, Kacey Musgraves announced that her new album would be released later that year in partnership with UMG Nashville and Interscope Records, marking a new phase in her career.
August 2021: star-crossed: unveiled tour announcement
In August 2021, Kacey Musgraves announced her 15-city star-crossed: unveiled tour to promote her album, Star-Crossed.
2021: Relationship with Cole Schafer
From 2021, Kacey Musgraves was in a relationship with Cole Schafer.
2021: Release of Star-Crossed
In 2021, Kacey Musgraves released her fifth studio album, Star-Crossed, which became her fourth top-ten album on the Billboard 200.
October 6, 2023: Collaboration with Noah Kahan
On October 6, 2023, Kacey Musgraves collaborated with Noah Kahan on a re-released version of his single "She Calls Me Back" from his album Stick Season.
2023: Collaboration with Zach Bryan on "I Remember Everything"
In 2023, Kacey Musgraves was featured on the single "I Remember Everything" by Zach Bryan, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won a Grammy Award.
2023: End of Relationship with Cole Schafer
Until 2023, Kacey Musgraves was in a relationship with Cole Schafer.
February 2024: Deeper Well Album Announcement
In February 2024, Kacey Musgraves announced her sixth studio album, Deeper Well.
March 15, 2024: Release of Deeper Well
On March 15, 2024, Kacey Musgraves' sixth studio album, Deeper Well, was released.
March 18, 2024: Howard Stern Interview and Performance
On March 18, 2024, Kacey Musgraves was interviewed for two hours on Howard Stern's SiriusXM show, and she performed three songs live with her band at Sirius' Nashville studio.
April 2024: Collaboration with Rainbow Kitten Surprise
In April 2024, Kacey Musgraves collaborated with Rainbow Kitten Surprise on the single "Overtime,".
2024: Release of Deeper Well
In 2024, Kacey Musgraves released her sixth studio album, Deeper Well, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard 200, with the single The Architect winning a Grammy.
