History of Kacey Musgraves in Timeline

Kacey Musgraves is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who began her career in the early 2000s. She gained initial recognition through her self-released albums and a stint on "Nashville Star" in 2007. In 2012, she signed with Mercury Nashville, achieving mainstream success with the single "Merry Go 'Round." Her major-label debut album, Same Trailer Different Park (2013), earned her a Grammy Award for Best Country Album.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2014: Relationship with Misa Arriaga

In 2014, Kacey Musgraves mentioned in an interview that she had been in a relationship with her bandmate Misa Arriaga for several years.

March 2016: Meeting Ruston Kelly

In March 2016, Kacey Musgraves met Ruston Kelly at the Bluebird Café in Nashville.

May 2016: First Songwriting Date with Ruston Kelly

In May 2016, Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly had a songwriting date and began dating shortly after.

December 24, 2016: Engagement to Ruston Kelly

On December 24, 2016, Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly got engaged.

October 14, 2017: Marriage to Ruston Kelly

On October 14, 2017, Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly were married in Tennessee.

April 2020: Tribute performance to John Prine

Following John Prine's death in April 2020, Kacey Musgraves gave a tribute performance, citing his humor and songwriting as a major influence on her.

July 2020: Filing for Divorce from Ruston Kelly

In July 2020, Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly filed for divorce.

September 2020: Divorce from Ruston Kelly Finalized

In September 2020, the divorce between Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly was finalized.

April 2021: New album announcement

In April 2021, Kacey Musgraves announced her new album would be released later that year, in partnership with UMG Nashville and Interscope Records. Co-producers Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk will return to work on the project.

August 2021: Star-Crossed: Unveiled Tour announcement

In August 2021, Kacey Musgraves announced a 15-city Star-Crossed: Unveiled tour for her album Star-Crossed.

2021: Relationship with Cole Schafer began

In 2021, Kacey Musgraves began a relationship with Cole Schafer.

October 6, 2023: Collaboration with Noah Kahan

On October 6, 2023, Kacey Musgraves collaborated with Noah Kahan on a re-released version of the single "She Calls Me Back" from Kahan's album Stick Season.