KACEY AT THE BAT

Mercury Nashville has busted out details on Kacey Musgraves’ sophomore album, Pageant Material, dropping June 23, and we can assure you that there’s a lot more cookin’ on this platter the sublime single “Biscuits.” Kacey co-wrote all 13 tracks and co-produced with Shane McAnally and Luke Laird.

“Going back into the studio this time around was really fun and exciting for me, because I knew more about myself and my direction,” Musgraves pointed out. “The majority of Pageant Material was recorded live—which was a bit of a departure from Same Trailer—and gave it more of a concise, classic sound. All of the incredible musicians were in the same room playing on the entire record, and I think that spirit comes across. The last couple of years have done so much for me, and this project was really affected by that in the best way. There are certain moments lyrically that still hit me hard even after listening so many times. It’s a great glimpse into where my head is from Same Trailer to now.”

Pageant Material track listing:

1. High Time (KM, Laird, McAnally)

2. Dime Store Cowgirl (KM, Laird, McAnally)

3. Late to the Party (KM, Brandy Clark, Josh Osborne)

4. Pageant Material (KM, Laird, McAnally)

5. This Town (KM, Laird, Clark)

6. Biscuits (KM, McAnally, Clark)

7. Somebody to Love (KM, McAnally, Osborne)

8. Miserable (KM, Osborne, Clark)

9. Die Fun (KM, Laird, McAnally)

10. Family Is Family (KM, McAnally, Osborne)

11. Good Ol’ Boys Club (KM, Laird, Natalie Hemby)

12. Cup of Tea (KM, McAnally, Osborne)

13. Fine (KM, Ashley Arrison, McAnally)