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Ribbons & Bows
Leave it to firecracker Kacey Musgraves to bring even more excitement and entertainment to fans after already having what most would consider to be an unbelievably impactful year. She blew fans away after taking home the Grammy’s highest honor, Album of the Year (in all genres, not just country album, which she also received), as well as a handful of others – collecting a total of four Grammys in one night! This was followed by winning an ACM award for Golden Hour in Las Vegas. She then went on to wow fans and fashion insiders with her Met Gala look for the Camp themed celebration. Transforming into a reallife Barbie, complete with the pink car, was an epic moment that will undoubtedly reside on style sites for years to come. All the while, Kacey has been on the road playing shows, including headlining the biggest music festivals in the country and making television appearances. The singer-songwriter has been featured as the cover girl for several magazines, including Marie Claire, Glamour, Paper, Billboard and Variety – to name a few – as well as a number of other publications and websites. In addition, she was honored to join forces with Willie Nelson for a fabulous live duet performance at the CMA Awards. And if all of these achievements weren’t impressive enough, Kacey managed to take home one of the CMA’s most prestigious accolades: Female Vocalist of the Year. In short, Kacey’s year has been beyond eventful.
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Instead of taking it easy in the final months of 2019, Kacey has taken on another challenge that will likely introduce her to an entirely new fan base. This holiday season, her special, The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show, streaming on Amazon Prime Video will certainly be ‘on-repeat’ in households everywhere, along with favorite seasonal movies that never get old.
Her star-studded show includes an entire roster of famous friends and faces in a variety format, as well as music collaborations with Fred Armisen on “Silent Night,” Camila Cabello on “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” James Corden on “Let it Snow,” Zooey Deschanel on “Mele Kalikimaka,” and Lana Del Rey on “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kacey’s beloved Nana is even involved in the mix. With lots of sparkle in the wardrobe, relatable humor, and ‘Spacey Kacey’s’ version of holiday cheer, this special is sure to be the most-watched show on the streaming platform. Just like everything else she touches, people cannot get enough of all things Kacey, no matter what some small-minded critics may have said about her in the past.
Kacey’s no stranger to critical voices, as she’s been appearing in front of people since before she was 10 years old. Since becoming a truly recognized talent in terms of awards and industry critics, Kacey remains true to her craft and to herself, despite a bit of backlash. Aside from her powerful songwriting, it is that authentic spirit that makes her such a fan-favorite. Mainstream country radio hasn’t been her priority, but if you do your homework, you will find that no one treasures the genre more. Just watching her video on the Country Music Hall of Fame’s website about the current exhibit (up until June 2020) in her honor demonstrates how truly humble she is at heart. Her mentors Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn weren’t always path-followers, either. Like the legendary icons that came before her, Kacey’s shaking things up, but for her own generation of followers.
We love her for her daring style, the way she freely uses expletives, and for speaking her mind on topics from gun control to gay rights. Instead of conforming to the typical country music mold, Kacey’s paving her own path for the next generation to be more open in both their musical and personal lives. Who doesn’t envy that kind of influence?
Our eyes will be glued to Amazon from now until January, soaking up her spirit via The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show, which will be one of the best holiday gifts for all things entertainment this year.