Country Music Queen! Kacey Musgraves’ Transformation Over the Years: Photos Then and Now

2013

Kacey’s career began at just 13 years old. Her first studio album, Same Trailer Different Park, was released in 2013.

2014

It took some time for Kacey’s music to go mainstream. However, she was always popular within the country community.

2015

In 2015, she released her second studio album, Pageant Material.

2016

In 2016, she put out her first holiday album, A Very Kacey Christmas.

2017

Kacey didn’t release anything in 2017 in anticipation of her biggest album yet.

2018

In 2018, Golden Hour not only garnered success in the country music community, but also took over the radio.

2019

Kacey even performed her single “Rainbow” at the 2019 Grammy Awards.

Under the Radar

Speculation that the singer underwent plastic surgery has ignited over the years, specifically a nose job. 

“Her nose just looks thinner and more refined than it used to and the only way to achieve this is through rhinoplasty,” Dr. Anthony Youn, who has never personally treated Kacey, told Radar Online in August 2020. “She may have also undergone lip fillers recently, causing her lips to look a lot more plump than they once were.”

Kacey Musgraves

In September 2021, Kacey released her fifth studio album, Star-Crossed. “You can easily say it is a post-divorce album, which yes, it is factually on paper,” she told NPR Music at the time. “But this album is full of a lot of love and gratitude for that person, for Ruston, for my life and my ability to explore all the emotions as a songwriter.”

Changes

Following her split from Ruston Kelly in September 2020, the songwriter detailed how the breakup changed her views on tying the knot moving forward. “Part of me questions marriage as a whole, in general. I mean, I was open to it when it came into my life. I embraced it,” Kacey told Rolling Stone in 2021. “I just have to tell myself I was brave to follow through on those feelings.”

2021

That month, Kacey also attended the 2021 Met Gala. Despite going Instagram official with boyfriend Cole Schafer, she arrived alone — and looking fabulous!

2022

Kacey was named one of TIME’s Women of the Year. 

February 2024

The singer showed off an hourglass figure while attending the 2024 Grammys in February 2024. 

March 2024

Kacey wowed fans in an all-white ensemble for her performance on TODAY at Rockefeller Plaza on March 15, 2024.

February 2025

Kacey brought Coachella to the 67th Grammys as she rocked a white tank top and beaded silver and gold floor-length skirt. The “Deeper Well” singer tied the outfit together with a thin medallion belt.