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Lost Highway Records
Producers: Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk
Kacey Musgraves pays homage to her Texan roots with her seventh studio album Middle of Nowhere. The album does a good job at showcasing Musgraves’ magnetic personality through her witty humor and tongue-in-cheek songwriting, especially on tracks like “Dry Spell” and “Mexico Honey.” The album also has its somber moments as it follows Musgraves’ experiences of solitude and the complexities of maturing as seen in “Loneliest Girl.” The album features Texan artists like Willie Nelson and Miranda Lambert with references to western swing, bluegrass, and traditional Mexican influences. Who knew country could be so fun!
