Pageant Material cover

Pageant Material

Kacey Musgraves · 2015

50 min · 14 tracks · country · folk

A witty and introspective blend of traditional country sounds with contemporary lyrical storytelling.

Why this album works

'Pageant Material' debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and received a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album. The album's clever lyrics and genre-bending sound further established Musgraves as a significant voice in country music, influencing a wave of artists embracing authenticity over tradition.
Best for
steady pacing with reflective moments witty lyrics for thoughtful listeners for road trip sing-alongs
Context
Released in 2015, 'Pageant Material' is Kacey Musgraves' second studio album, following her critically acclaimed debut, 'Same Trailer Different Park'. At this point in her career, Musgraves was solidifying her reputation as a boundary-pushing artist in mainstream country music.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 High Time 2:58
  • 2 Dime Store Cowgirl Standout 3:35
  • 3 Late to the Party 3:38
  • 4 Pageant Material 3:56
  • 5 This Town 2:57
  • 6 Biscuits Standout 3:18
  • 7 Somebody to Love 3:15
  • 8 Miserable 3:00
  • 9 Die Fun 3:29
  • 10 Family Is Family Standout 2:34
  • 11 Good Ol’ Boys Club 3:18
  • 12 Cup of Tea 2:42
  • 13 Fine 7:53
  • 14 Are You Sure 3:56

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