The style progression of Texas-born country star Kacey Musgraves



See how Kacey Musgraves' style has evolved over the past decade... less Golden, Texas native and modern country star Kacey Musgraves turns 29 years old on Monday. A frequent collaborator and touring mate of Willie Nelson, Musgraves has has been lauded for putting her own distinct spin on modern country, pulling elements from the classic female singers and merging them with her own flair. Golden, Texas native and modern country star Kacey Musgraves turns 29 years old on Monday. A frequent collaborator and touring mate of Willie Nelson, Musgraves has has been lauded for putting her own distinct ... more Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Image 1 of / 57 Caption Close The style progression of Texas-born country star Kacey Musgraves 1 / 57 Back to Gallery

Today Golden, Texas, native and modern country star Kacey Musgraves turns 29 years old.

A frequent collaborator and touring mate of Willie Nelson, Musgraves has been lauded for putting her own distinct spin on modern country, pulling elements from the classic female singers and merging them with her own flair.

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Her first album for Mercury Records, 2013's "Same Trailer Different Park" was met with critical praise and the single "Follow Your Arrow" has become an anthem for tolerance in a genre that is sometimes short on it.

"Pageant Material," released in 2015, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard country chart and No. 3 on Billboard's Top 200 chart.

Musgraves, who is engaged to singer-songwriter Ruston Kelly, is currently finishing up work on a new album.

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When she's not recording or touring, she keeps fans updated via Instagram on the renovation of her East Texas childhood home. It's been like "Fixer Upper" but with much more edge, and sparkly things.

In 2018 Musgraves will open for former One Direction star Harry Styles on a handful of concert dates on his summer tour, including a stop in Houston.