{
  "id": 4937746,
  "title": "Kacey Musgraves Rides Disco Balls, Mourns Dolly Parton, and Remains Unbothered at MSG: Review + Setlist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/kacey-musgraves-rides-disco-balls-mourns-dolly-parton-and-remains",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T21:00:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/09/kacey-musgraves-middle-of-nowhere-tour-msg-nyc-review-setlist/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kacey Musgraves' performance at Madison Square Garden on Monday night showcased her unique and unorthodox style, as she rode testicle-shaped disco balls and embraced a rodeo theme for her \"Middle of Nowhere\" tour stop. The 31-year-old singer-songwriter, known for her genre-defying approach, exuded charm and humor throughout the show, refusing to conform to any carefully crafted image. Musgraves' latest album, Middle of Nowhere, has been hailed as one of the best of 2026 so far, and her new setlist was primarily focused on her newest record. The set included hits like \"Everybody Wants to Be a Cowboy,\" \"Mexico Honey,\" and her heartfelt dedication to Dolly Parton with a sing-along rendition of \"9 to 5.\" The performance paid tribute to the late country icon while highlighting Musgraves' ability to blend nostalgia with fresh, relatable songwriting. Despite the absence of a few songs from her earlier album, Deeper Well, Musgraves' performance remained grounded and captivating, leaving fans in awe of her talent and unwavering spirit.",
  "summary": "The country star's \"Middle of Nowhere Tour\" is warm, weird, and a prime example of what sets Musgraves apart. Kacey Musgraves Rides Disco Balls, Mourns Dolly Parton, and Remains Unbothered at MSG: Review + Setlist Paolo Ragusa",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Kacey Musgraves Honors ‘Supernova’ Dolly Parton and Covers ‘9 to 5’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/kacey-musgraves-honors-supernova-dolly-parton-and-covers-9-to-5",
        "published": "2026-09-01T03:38:25.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}