“SNL’s” first — and only in the show’s history — nude musical guest Kacey Musgraves is about to suit up.
The outspoken and oft-groundbreaking country icon just announced she’s stepping out for her 2026 ‘Middle of Nowhere Tour’ in support of her sixth studio album with the same name that hits shelves on May 1.
While out and about, the eight-time Grammy winner will play arenas all over North America from August through October with special guests Flatland Cavalry, Midland, Carter Faith, Charles Wesley Godwin, Gabriella Rose and more joining her on select dates.
That includes not one but two (!) shows at New York City’s own Madison Square Garden. Those gigs are slated to go down:
Monday, Aug. 31
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 1
7:30 p.m.
About her upcoming record, the 37-year-old Texan told Variety “It’s real f—ed up, but also funny. There’s a lot to laugh about.”
She also shared that she collaborated with longtime rival Miranda Lambert on “Middle of Nowhere” because “we have two things in common: horses and divorces.”
Thus far, only two singles, the thrumming, naughty “Dry Spell” and contemplative title track “Middle of Nowhere” have popped up on the radio and streaming services.
Prior to this outing, the gifted singer-songwriter last trekked the U.S. and Canada on her 2024-25 ‘Deeper Well Tour’ (which also shared a name with a recently-released record).
On that run, she often brought 20-25 songs to the stage per show, according to Set List FM. Fan favorites that often made the cut included “Slow Burn,” “Butterflies,” “Rainbow,” “Golden Hour” and her career-making hit “Merry Go ‘Round.”
“Her singing quality was loud enough to fill the arena with joy, but she still kept the style of her music throughout the whole concert,” The Stargazer reported about a September 2024 show. “When she sings lower or higher in a song she [fills] the arena with sound. She kept the mood fun and peaceful and her beautiful stage design brought it all together.”
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Kacey Musgraves 2026 tickets
A complete North American calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Bourbon and Beyond 2026
From Sept. 24-27, the annual Bourbon and Beyond Festival returns to Louisville, KY’s Kentucky Exposition Center.
Headliners joining Musgraves over the long weekend include Mumford and Sons, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, The Red Clay Strays, Jessie Murph and many, many more.
If this sounds like the fest for you, single and multi-day Bourbon and Beyond Festival passes can be found here.
Kacey Musgraves set list
Musgraves has been making the rounds in England.
On April 22, she played a short show at Kingston upon Thames’ Circuit. Set List FM reported that these were the 12 songs she took to the stage that evening.
01.) “Middle of Nowhere”
02.) “Back on the Wagon”
03.) “justified”
04.) “High Horse”
05.) “Mexico Honey”
06.) “Uncertain, TX”
07.) “It Is What It Is”
08.) “Golden Hour”
09.) “Butterflies”
10.) “Neon Moon” (Brooks & Dunn cover)
11.) “Slow Burn”
12.) “Dry Spell”
Kacey Musgraves new music
Ahead of the release of “Middle of Nowhere,” Musgraves dropped a pair of singles.
Up first is “Dry Spell,” a funky ode to “[letting] people know how little [she] had going on.” Filled with cheeky lyrics about “sitting on the washing machine” and “I’m so lonely, lonely with a capital H if you know what I mean” mesh perfectly with propulsive Dire Straits-like backbeat to make desperation somehow seem cool.
More recently, the native Texan unleashed the quiet “Middle of Nowhere,” which is a head-swaying, sad singalong. Shimmering guitar licks, longing vocals, shifting tempos and lots of heart make this melancholy track a winner in our book.
To hear for yourself, you can find Musgraves’ singles and the rest of her vast discography here.
Kacey Musgraves special guests
At all shows, Musgraves will have a big-name opening act kick off the evening.
To make sure you’re acquainted with their sounds, you can find each special guest’s most-streamed track on Spotify below.
Flatland Cavalry: “A Life Where We Work Out”
Midland: “Drinkin’ Problem”
Carter Faith: “Greener Pasture”
Charles Wesley Godwin: “All Again”
Gabriella Rose: “Madeline”
Estevie: “Un Besito Más”
William Beckmann: “Bourbon Whiskey”
The Brudi Brothers: “No More Cowboy Than You (Demo)”
Huge country stars on tour in 2026
Expect cowgirl boots and rhinestones this year.
Many of the biggest and best country artists are taking their talents to venues all over North America these next few months. Here are just a few of our favorites.
• Wynonna Judd with Melissa Etheridge
Who else is pounding the pavement? Take a look at our list of the 100 biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show of your dreams.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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