Kacey Musgraves on 'Middle of Nowhere,' Country and Masturbation
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Kacey Musgraves' new album "Middle of Nowhere," releasing May 1, features the candid and humorous song "Dry Spell," which addresses a long period of sexual abstinence with witty lyrics about self-pleasure.
- The album marks a return to traditional country sounds with steel guitars and collaborations with Nashville legends, including a surprise duet with Miranda Lambert, signaling reconciliation after years of estrangement.
- Inspired by her experience of being single for the first extended time in adulthood and a sign in her Texas hometown, the album explores themes of transition, self-discovery, and embracing uncertainty.
- Musgraves recorded the album while dividing her time between Texas, Nashville, and Mexico, reflecting on the concept of home as a feeling rather than a place, and blending humor with introspection throughout the tracks.
- She plans to support the album with the "Middle of Nowhere Tour" starting August 21, aiming to create an outdoor rodeo atmosphere that contrasts with her previous high-tech tours, while continuing to engage audiences with her authentic country roots.
