The good news is that Kacey Musgraves touring again in 2023! The country artist who has recently won the Grammy has revealed a massive list of North American tour dates promoting her album ‘star-crossed’, released in 2021. Musgraves is set to start the tour in January at the Palace in St. Paul, Minnesota, and continue until July and will be performing in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and many more.
Thanks to the break they took in 2022, fans are looking forward to Musgraves’ performance once again. The star-crossed tour will definitely be a spectacle, as Musgraves is bringing her poetic narrative and ethereal, country-pop feels to the stage. If her past concerts are any sign, there will be stage and light and sound arrangements to go with the rawness of the performer and the songs.
With songs like “Follow Your Arrow”, “Rainbow”, and “Slow Burn”, Musgraves has attracted raving fans that have transformed her from a new face in Nashville to a celebrity. But do not get the wrong impression – this is not exactly your traditional countryside expedition. Musgraves has never shied away from unconventional decision-making and going against the norm, which means that aside from the steel guitar and banjo, listeners can expect the unexpected and some twists and turns. They also add that the vibe and visuals of her live concert are as popular as the music she performs.
The album of Destiny acts as the foundation for the music-making of the tour and is an opera on its own. Inspired by Musgraves’s divorce from country artist Ruston Kelly, it captures the themes of love and recovery throughout thirteen emotionally resonant yet bitter-sweet songs. Bringing such a cohesive narrative arc to the stage will not be easy, but the first reviews suggest that Musgraves handles the challenge with elegance and subtlety. The Dallas Observer remarked that “Musgraves has given as much if not more, consideration to the storyline and through-line of the performance. ””
Although Star-crossed ventures further into pop and disco territories than previous folk and country, older fans will familiarize themselves with a large number of previous tracks. Moreover, Musgraves has stated, and I quote, that this tour will include songs that are loved by fans, as well as songs that are not as popular but deserve to be listened to. Up to this point, the concert reviewers have paid special attention to live performances of Golden Hour tracks ‘Butterflies’ and ‘Space Cowboy’ as well as the title track of the album, ‘Justified’. One would think there must be a little something for everyone somewhere along her discography to date.
And Musgraves is taking along excellent company for the ride as well. The indie pop artist, MUNA, has been confirmed as the opening act, which certainly boosts the female representation on the bill. Their own latest album “Muna” which came out in 2020 was celebrated by critics as a work that explores queer happiness and loss. It should be interesting to see how the lead singer Katie Gavin’s powerful voice and the band’s electronic elements can complement Musgraves’ country sound. A fan gets two energetic performances in one evening.
From the potential of the phenomenal performances of staging, from the potential set list that covers her discography, and of course, MUNA setting the stage, the star-crossed tour is already looking to be Musgraves’ most extensive tour of her career. This year she appears ready to reaffirm her dominance as a live performer yet again. As it is only a little over a month to the first show, ticket selling is a hot topic. The prices have already skyrocketed on the second-hand market, and the dates are being bought as soon as possible. This is one hot ticket not to miss if the fans of any kind of genre are interested in the event. Now, after three years of waiting for a full-length album, Musgraves is ready to present herself to the world and give people exactly what they need – the sweetness, glamor, and proper emotional release to start the year off right. Get ready to embark on a thrilling tour through the galaxy with one of the most engaging narrators in music.
