What is the best Kacey Musgraves album?

From country-roots storytelling to cosmic pop to introspective folk — and now a return to her Texas roots — each of her records stakes a bold claim in a different sonic landscape. Which chapter of her career hits hardest?

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Kacey Musgraves' 2013 debut album that announced her as a fresh country voice, winning two Grammy Awards including Best Country Album.

1/5

Pageant Material

Musgraves' witty and self-assured 2015 sophomore album, full of clever storytelling and sharp observations on small-town life.

2/5

Golden Hour

The critically acclaimed 2018 album that swept the Grammys — including Album of the Year — blending country, pop, and disco into a sun-drenched masterpiece.

3/5

Star-Crossed

Musgraves' 2021 concept album chronicling the arc of her marriage and divorce, presented as a Greek tragedy in three acts.

4/5

Deeper Well

Her introspective 2024 album exploring themes of self-discovery, healing, and moving forward with a more cosmic, ambient-infused sound.

5/5