Kacey Musgraves releases new single ‘Middle of Nowhere’ External Inbox

Today, eight time Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter, Kacey Musgravesreleased the title track from her upcoming sixth studio album, Middle of Nowhere. The song ‘Middle Of Nowhere’ was inspired by a literal sign in Musgraves’ tiny, unincorporated, no-stoplight hometown of Golden, Texas, population under 300, that reads “Golden, TX: Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere.” It and the solitary headspace Musgraves was living in sparked the idea for the title track and unfolding, symbolic throughline of the album, speaking to something deeper and more nuanced. The album, which arrives May 1st (Lost Highway) was produced by Kacey alongside longtime collaborators Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk.

‘Middle of Nowhere’ is another taste of the upcoming album and follows the first single ‘Dry Spell‘, which is boldly hilarious and self-aware. The track blazes with sharp wit while delivering tight turns of phrase and a modern blend of classic sounds. Watch the ‘Dry Spell’ video co-directed by Musgraves and Hannah Lux Davis here.

Musgraves has also just been announced as a very special surprise performer for this weekend’s Coachella Music festival. She will perform tomorrow, Saturday April 18th on the Mojave Stage from 3-3:50pm PT. The performance will be streamed live at Coachella – YouTube.

Middle of Nowhere exhales with a dust-blown clarity that feels both evocative and sure. The album draws from the sounds, stories, and sensibilities that shaped the Texas native. It feels both fresh, familiar, and classically Kacey. Honest, fearless, immersive, and always ready to wink at life’s twists, turns, and troubles.

Written during a period of post-breakup reflection, this album finds Musgraves leaning intentionally into open space and traditional western elements, and as always, earnestly examining the human experience. Pedal steel, accordion, and Texas dancehall rhythms provide a nostalgic framework that she flips on its head in signature fashion. It is a sonic love letter to the musical borders of Country, echoing influence from adjacent genres such as bluegrass, pop, and even bits of Norteño and Zydeco. Middle of Nowhere features collaborations with Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings, and Gregory Alan Isakov, further highlighting its deep Texas roots and genreless spirit.