How Kacey Musgraves stayed true to herself - with a big payoff

Country mega star Kacey Musgraves had a golden night Sunday at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Musgraves won album of the year for "Golden Hour," becoming the first female solo artist to win that category twice. She also took home female artist of the year. Musgraves opens up about her career and personal milestones in an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King.
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[@opstorm333]

The most down to Earth, sincere, and underrated musician of all time. She's an absolute gem.

[@jadeine19]

Connor Haight she won 4 grammies. Seems like she is getting the recognition she deserves

[@nicohornung2772]

@@jadeine19 she deserves even more

[@eduardog.garcia1625]

I Think she’s not underrated.....may be 1 year ago, not now

[@cheesecuplings]

Mel what illegal drugs are you referring to?

[@ghostwtm5652]

@@eduardog.garcia1625 I agree, lots of recognition

[@BradEtter]

He said: "Well, sometimes in this business, you just have to do things that you're not proud of." And I said: "That's where you and I, sir, are very different."

[@ProblematicBitch]

Golden Hour is one of my most favourite albums of all time, she really created a masterpiece

[@KyleAllennn]

Beem B it’s perfection. I listen to it all the time.

[@danis.4239]

same, it is a masterpiece!

[@AndySaenz]

She won 4 Grammy awards in 1 night! Kacey Musgraves is quickly becoming a legend!

[@c.l.1820]

You late you the game. She's already won Grammys before this. And had two other albums.

[@mugsysmom62]

The Official Andy Saenz I’ve loved her since mind your own biscuits lol love her!

[@makeawish93113]

Besides her incredible talent, Kacey has a blend of genuine human soul and beauty. She is beautiful inside and out.

[@leahstalkingagain]

It blows my mind that that exec thought Merry Go 'Round shouldn't have been the first single. I remember when that song came on the radio I sat up, slowed down, and really listened. WHAT A SONG!

[@tonyei353]

You have to realize this is the same industry that pushes crap from Sam Hunt/Kane Brown/FGL/etc. I am not the least bit surprised an exec (assuming Scott Borchetta?) would think this. They have no knowledge of talent just what will sell.

[@gvaz9636]

I genuinely love her. I only discovered her about six months ago when I was researching most critically acclaimed albums and Golden Hour came up. Needless to say, her simplistic lyrics accompanied by her potent emotive vocals made me cry a few times. A fantastic record and well-deserved album of the year. I also really appreciate that she is a fashion queen! Her met gala look was one of the very few who aced it. She needs to blow up commercially because she’s what we need for a country-pop crossover now that Taylor Swift’s quality has plummeted throughout the years and Carrie Underwood is nowhere to be found.

[@bannappleblonde]

She’s so well spoken, beautiful inside and out and authentic. I’m borderline honored to be a fan of hers and have the privilege to listen to her amazing music.

[@vcoveth]

Every time she speaks about who she is and what she believes, her words resonate w me because they’re so profound. Her sweet personality shines through and it makes me want to cry because I’m HONESTLY GENUINELY so happy that such a good person got to such a good place. People tend to think that by making “small” sacrifices you will benefit from it in the long run, I think while it’s true in some cases, you shouldn’t regret not listening to your gut. I’m glad that she’s strong and adamant to be who she is. It’s so hard to believe in yourself when you don’t know the outcome, especially when you’re told there’s another way. I’m glad she made bold choices. I’m also glad that she met someone she loves. I don’t envision myself being in love with someone and want them forever. She gives me hope though

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

Her music is absolutely fantastic. And she seems to be a genuinely humble artist. God bless her.

[@iboopyournose7307]

The depth of this beautiful woman, songstress, song writer really touches my heart in a way no other artist ever has.

[@tylerclark-realtor]

I get what she’s saying. The industry is so overloaded with songs about boats, beer, girls, and drinking. Kaceys songs are so true to herself and every lyric means something to her. None of it is written for fluff or show.

[@allisonalexis3660]

Kacey musgraves is amazing

[@tomjackson6532]

She's just a regular person.That's why we love her.So glad for her success.Hope she stays on top for a long time.

[@AlexG-qe6kp]

Truly a younger version of Dolly Parton, in her own unique beautiful way. Had the pleasure of seeing her here in Austin, TX. A personable and psychedelic set indeed ✨🦋

[@katier4143]

I saw her in Austin as well, it truly was an unforgettable night. I almost start crying thinking about it. So thankful for all her music

[@marmarbama7394]

Dolly is in no way psychodelic.....kacey is lovely, but she's no Dolly or Loretta because her music isnt country. It's that simple. Good music. Not country. More like Peter, Paul and Mary.

[@AlexG-qe6kp]

Mar marbama Mar marbama in Kacey’s own unique touch she’s psychedelic, she even talks about doing LSD as inspiration for a song. But personality wise and how she talks, a lot like Dolly yes. I watched old Dolly interviews and noticed it right away, Dolly is also one of the few she looks up to as well!

[@marmarbama7394]

The LSD and psychodelics narrative has to stop. Doesnt make her look cool. Makes her look stupid. Young people like her music. That talk is not a good message. Damned stupid.

[@AlexG-qe6kp]

Mar marbama just saying that’s what I meant by the psychedelic vibe cause she adds her own 70’s/hippie touch. She actually says in an interview she doesn’t encourage it, just that she’s done it once & tried it before herself. I mean isn’t that what most famous artists back in the 70s/80s to this day did majority of the time anyways...?

[@gabrielvanlalruata2528]

her softness is so beautiful

[@jimyost2585]

I'm 72 years old now and I haven't had TV in my house since the 4th of July weekend of 1991, so I never heard of Kacey Musgraves until I clicked on this video, but I have to say that in my opinion there's hardly a more beautiful woman in the world.

[@c.l.1820]

This girl right here is REAL!

[@deezy7811]

Born in a hurry, always late

[@saumyasharma3809]

Texas is hot, I can be cold...

[@Emmparker155]

Saumya Sharma grandma cried when I pierced my nose

[@swedejohanson7739]

Haven’t been early since 88. Killer line, killer song

[@heale3944]

Such a graceful interview! Love Kacey! Her and her music are beautiful!

[@avjake]

My goodness, what it must be like to say things to Kacey that cause her to cry tears of joy. What a great person, and an American treasure.

[@bleuskye8124]

American treasure? Lol

[@tomasgarcia7499]

She's so captivating absolutely beautiful

[@hellonurd8957]

Me: I hate country Also me: IT'S HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGH TIME!!!

[@flowersmile123]

Glad she stayed true to herself. Her music is so heartfelt, nostalgic and beautiful.

[@katerinanicole]

I am so glad I came across her music playlist on Spotify. Music hasn't been the same since! :')

[@adamhellerud2743]

She has some of the best lyrics. I am a huge pop artist, euro, bubble-gum, country, rnb, rap... POP. Her sound usually sounds more country then pop but she is still country-pop and she is a gift. I bought Golden-Hour, it is not my favorite of hers but I am so glad she won a Grammy for it!

[@christianhansen3292]

she's a beauty and very nice singer as well.

[@sarahhendricks214]

I love this woman. Glad she’s getting the recognition she deserves bc her and her music is just magic ✨❤️

[@LNatureblush]

Omg! She sort of reminds me of Paris Hilton meets Crystal Gayle and Megan Fox...only slight resemblance. Of course she is no way like Paris. She is beautiful inside and out, talented, genius, down-to-earth, and all around amazing.

[@carmenmortin4417]

Oh do you know Paris Hilton personally to be able to say that? What a weird thing to say.

[@LNatureblush]

@@carmenmortin4417 What are you talking about? How is that weird? She looks remind me of those people combined...based on looks only. I am referencing personality of Kacey seems beautiful inside and out. It is based on public personality. There is something that is considered public personality as well. We don’t need to know someone personally to make reference to what they are inside. Personality is just that...knowing someone inside can include both public or personal persona. Paris’s public persona doesn’t seem like a genius.

[@bozlythebest]

The violet becomes you and LOVE the hair and never change your birthday face!!!!! OK?

[@doctor19741]

....and the songs are there, quality piece of work! shout out!

[@rachelpulido6885]

Love her music she sings from the heart💕

[@mateagalic1378]

Love this woman so much ❤️

[@user-jd4fx9zp9w]

i and a million billion other people love you Kacey, never change

[@devonbrean4002]

I love her somethin FIERCE.!!!

[@aknapp001]

I’m so proud of my strong, fearless woman who I choose to love and loves me back!

[@lisskiebeans]

A class act.....legend in the making!

[@KRLEEQ]

The Golden Hour album is so beautiful, especially rainbow and space cowboy those two make me weep!

[@Skinwithsanaah]

How can someone be this beautiful ❤️#girlcrush

[@navigator487]

They say women age like wine just to be nice, but the saying rings true with Kacey. She was a cute, sweet girl in her early performances, but now she looks like a gorgeous lady/woman. She is very witty and funny at her concerts, and her songs, band, and voice complete the package. Ms. Musgraves is a mus see, particularly in the small-attendance format where she interacts with her loyal fans and is very appreciative of their support.

[@dennisstuempfle5594]

I was a fan of Kacey when I sang in a group in the Philly area and she was an aspiring singer/songwriter in TX. I'm so glad that she's had the success she's had. No one is more deserving IMHO.

[@aliciahill7482]

Great interview!!!! Thanks cbs

[@jbt6007]

GAYLE is sooooooo good! Such a pleasure to watch her interviews.

[@weareindigowearehere.6286]

>>>>> @5:02 "Do you feel like this is your moment?" She is a forever! Awesome Lady, great music and sincere. A lady of ladies.

[@gregoryvierra6114]

I'm a huge fan of these 2 ladies. Good stuff.

[@juliemont.999]

So love this girl❣️

[@clarieem6459]

Love her soooo much❤️❤️❤️

[@elisasandoval2686]

Staying true to yourself. Period! X

[@Andrey.Borisov]

She is so beautiful. I very like her music and eyes )) Russia love you Kacey !

[@lyderature]

i love her so much. what a beautiful woman inside and out

[@mertozelmusic]

Her voice, her beauty (straight from heaven) A humble Angel!

[@adamhellerud2743]

I found as A lyricist that you can write lyrics about anything as long as it does not sound vapid or not relatable and I found putting myself in someone else’s shoes and singing from their point of view gives you those songs that you want that you may no longer are able to write because you are no longer unhappy or happy in love or whatever and I found as I got older that is what a lot of artists do. Point in case Taylor Swift pretty much said it a lot of her songs are not about love for her relationship they are about other people and their relationships and love is a subjective and relationships are not just one thing the world is not black-and-white our life is not black-and-white and I have freed myself from that view and thought process and I’m lucky and I am objective and I am able to put myself in other people shoes because of my compassion and empathy and good artists and singers do that I’m looking for my time in the limelight, it’s coming. See y’all soon 😎

[@tarawerner4271]

Aw, she says “I know who I am” 👍🏻💕💜💙🖤🌈

[@rockoutkids]

So beautiful.

[@acgp4651]

Great interview. Kacey, you’re badass.

[@MandyMsJoy]

Love her so much.

[@kennedyray63]

I love you Kacey 💗

[@Wambamthankyoumaam]

The type of people like Kacey's record executive seem to care more about maximization of profit and reaching a large audience on a more shallow level than connecting with a smaller cherished group of listeners and that is what is wrong with most popular music and the music business in my opinion. This world needs more people like Kacey

[@ABlueDahlia]

And Kacey, your music, falls squarely under the heading of GOOD music! Much love!

[@cathybiller9203]

Your performance with Willie Nelson ( Rainbow) was Spectacular

[@KevinWinebarger]

I love how grounded she is. Definitely an inspiration to all artists for her perspective as well as her art 🎉

[@spoonface9698]

She looks like the triplet sister of the Bella Twins 👯 ♥️

[@jonteaycox726]

She does a lot 😁😁😁

[@cheriweber1900]

Yes she kind of does Wow

[@christiangarcia831]

Spoon Face I’ve been saying this too!! It is crazy!

[@hoscaleconstuction]

An absolute queen

[@stevebeard7464]

She’s so cool!!!!!!

[@JoeIzzo]

The whole package. They don't make 'em like this anymore...

[@mckinleycain1768]

Love her so much

[@leeannatweed8811]

Love her so much 🦄🌈💖

[@jackiemazzeoadams5115]

Saw KC in boston with my daughter. ahmazing performance.

[@urgh9822]

I admire her integrity ♡

[@DunePanda]

because of Ms.Musgraves, i have developed a twang while talking in arabic! lol

[@RiversGarcia]

What a beautiful interview... wonderful, eloquent.

[@thekinginthenorth989]

When I say yee you say haw!

[@itscesarbtch3451]

Isn't she so wonderful like really wow love her

[@dogdaybreak3157]

What a likable personality, Kacey has!

[@erichovatt]

I absolutely love her, what a queen.

[@des3971]

My queen

[@faitharooo]

4:10 WOW that's a really interesting thought I hadn't thought of before. O_O Such truth, what an amazing person all around.

[@robbykunkel5263]

She is the girl next door that you wish you grew up next too. She's very talented singing song writing and also very beautiful.

[@Halfmoonbae]

I wish I knew about her sooner she is such a great role model

[@cassie9414]

I don’t enjoy country music either, but that comment was spot on. Good music is just good!

[@LauraKatseanes]

I love her style!!!!!!!!!

[@austinufferman3304]

1:52 HIGH HORSE SHOULD BE THAT SONG ITS I CON IC

[@courtneyallen6741]

Cuz country is a story. Happy/sad ...Christmas night

[@Natalia-bn7zw]

I’ve listened to her since her firs album back in 2013. I love her and all of her songs

[@tiffanyalexandria9480]

I love her

[@notcarlie1710]

Y'know what she didn't say?

[@bozlythebest]

Kacey and her music are just awesome, like no other!!!!!

[@chelseawilkins2339]

I love love love her. But oh my god. Someone please tell her to stop injecting her face. She’s so naturally beautiful. Women, age gracefully.

[@ClintMVasquez]

What a boss she is!

[@juanivy9377]

God, I love her so much!!

[@barbaraespinosavanleer5926]

Love her music 💋💋💋

[@tarcrystalline]

"You're the reason I love...a genre I don't care about" Song: Kacey's Country > Tar Crystalline

[@katelynjohnson9229]

Step off is such a genius song.

[@marmarbama7394]

Pretty pop music

[@OSUkicks4us]

she is absolutely glowing

[@myessyallyahcbssjr9618]

If they refuse to pay me then in dead and buried and my entire family dies with me. Freedom is dead. Justice is dead. Lifes almost finished

[@Juan-ix6rt]

😍😍

[@mellihdz3636]

Texan beauty!

[@marshalldietrich3120]

As your future husband, I have some song ideas for you Kacey. Happy tears, the song, is waiting to be written.

[@ashleyroberts7981]

Love love love kasey! Well deserved Grammy winner🙌🏼

[@JoeContrerasGenesisJoeC]

Realist superstar you'll see in this age