Kacey Musgraves on Dolly Parton, Selena, Sade, and Cher | Icons & Influences

In addition to appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone‘s March issue, Kacey Musgraves sat down with magazine writer Alex Morris to talk about her biggest icons and influences: Dolly Parton, Selena, Sade, and Cher.
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[@R2C2__]

I’m from TX and I’m Mexican/American. Losing Selena was literally devastating. She was the first super star I ever saw who looked like me on tv. It was inspirational. A true legend.

[@davidfontes7132]

I think she would have been in Michael Jackson’s and Whitney’s league if not more

[@missycora2987]

The interviewer seems so genuine and not forced at all. You can tell she’s actually a fan and just so grateful to do that interview.

[@SelenaInfinity2020]

Thank you for keeping Selena's greatness alive and on your lips. It matters.

[@mathewazaria1549]

Thank goodness there are still people willing to do the right thing in this world. It’s important.

[@marlenea5696]

Being Mexican, I grew up my entire life with Selena and her music. She really brought Our music, sounds, and culture to the Mainstream American/English market. Her music genres include Cumbia and techno-cumbia, some Mariachi, ballads. A true versatile queen!

[@laysguerrero6281]

Golden Hour became my comfort album. I basically listen to it everyday for a year now. I don't know what kind of magic Kacey put in that songs, but is doing a lot of good for me. I get calm immediately with her voice. She is helping a lot right now.

[@itspricila]

golden hour was such a great album, can’t wait what she comes up with next ♥️

[@ji_f89]

all of her albums are amazing. 💙

[@itspricila]

@@ji_f89 of course :-)

[@padfoot2222ani]

That's how I got introduced to her music. It was so deserving of the Grammy.

[@susanaavv]

Selena por siempre 💜🕊 & mad respect for Kacey for acknowledging her RIP La Reina 💜🕊

[@Nelsongslover]

Kacey is so unique. She's never been afraid of talking/singing about real things in society. Her music and voice are so amazing. Also she has definitely that aestheric of classic/modern that she mentioned and that's great. I love you Kacey ❤️

[@shortbeaushort]

I rarely comment but Lovers Rock is THAT album. For me, it is the crowning achievement in Sade’s career and will never be replicated. It’s so wonderful to hear Kacey call it out specifically. I never get tired of listening to it, truly a magical album. I definitely see how it has influenced Kacey.

[@fabulousjoshie05]

Kacey doesn’t know this but she’s my therapist. Thank y’all so much Rolling Stone for putting this incredible interview and cover together. I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical edition!

[@MAXKIDDO8888]

I mean I normally can’t stand country music but I absolutely love Kacey Musgraves Golden Hour is one of my top favorite albums of all time

[@rmcrae05]

You betta speak on Sade's greatness, Kacey! 😁

[@jonathanlopez6167]

SELENA QUINTANILLA PEREZ IS SIMPLY THE QUEEN OF EVERYTHING... 25 YRS AFTER... SHE IS GLOBALLY CELEBRATED...AND WILL CONTINUE...SELENA IS SIMPLY ETERNAL AND HAS NO EXPERATION DATE...

[@jbt6007]

I love Kacey she is trying to make country more progressive and inclusive! Go girl, shake up the industry.

[@cynthiahernandez3598]

I love how she is a fellow Texan like me and speaks of her knowledge, and love for the Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla! Casey is a proud Texan and I love that about her!!

[@addicted183]

I could listen to her talking all day long. ❤️

[@user-qt7ph8tp3h]

I wish this was longer and more in depth. LOVED it

[@HectorSOrtiz]

She is so fucking smart it's just astonishing.

[@mathewazaria1549]

I agree so much! You are so goddamned right!

[@paigeb7214]

Kacey is well spoken. A lovely and talented person!

[@mbm432]

Lovers rock was on repeat in my house too! Shade is an icon that doesn’t get talked about enough!

[@Nelsongslover]

Kacey if you're watching this, just know that you're my favorite artist. I love everything about your art, you've inspired me so much and you're my role model honestly. I love you.

[@erikbblake]

My queen Kacey supporting and loving Sade as much as I do my god, I fucking love her

[@Anthony-jc5du]

Such an honest, magical talent. Kacey, just like Dolly, there will never be anybody like you

[@reita-3109]

Kacey's accent is the most soothing thing ever

[@christinahernandez1637]

she is so chill.

[@AyaDori]

it's so nice that now kacey is the inspiration to young girls like these artists were for her

[@derjer]

Love listening to faerie goddess speak. Really interested to see and hear the next direction of her sound and style.

[@enriquecarmonamercado6117]

4:56 CHER It’s An Icon She Has Managed To Stay Relevant Without Selling Out Her Entire Career”. And I Just Really Admire That🙌 I Mean Damn The Woman Got Some Hits🕺 Best Compliment Ever👌 I Never Heard Of Kacey Musgraves Before But I Like Her🥰She Seems So Sweet And Beautiful!

[@lovev9904]

2:00 Selena, thank you beautiful ❤️

[@gumsguey]

Selena didn't make mariachi music!! Ridiculous Kacey doesn't even know Selena made Tejano music!!

[@annamoreno6680]

Cumbias too

[@lilaee8899]

@@gumsguey Kacey just loves Selena as an aesthetic. She only copied her fashion style but there's absolutely no shout out to Selena in her music.

[@lilaee8899]

@UThink UCan But she started with Tejano/Cumbias. That was her main genre.

[@jmg2352]

@@gumsguey I was disappointed to hear that as well

[@mateonoesfeo6857]

Such a great interview! I love Kacey and the interviewer is FANTASTIC.

[@powerfirst]

Kasey...I adore your music so much because you love to blend sounds with your voice. Frick you have such a great ear with your team. I am so ready for more music. :)

[@CascadianFyn]

At this point I'm convinced that Kacey is my soul sibling. Our hearts dance to the same music.

[@APR944]

Kacey is a brilliant artist and songwriter. Incredibly beautiful and seems cool af!! Yeehaw from Arizona 🤠🌵

[@kbroscoe]

I love the influences she has. Although Selena's music was influenced by Cumbia music which is also the name of the dance style she performed. Mariachi musicians don't typically play cumbia music.

[@leonbravoleon-bravo9402]

Mariachi what ? Girl u haven’t listen to mariachi you just go by the “mariachi” word ugh 🤦‍♂️

[@luisbedolla3264]

You clearly have not heard el mariachi loco which is a cumbia

[@kbroscoe]

@@luisbedolla3264 your right I haven't heard that but I'll give it a listen. Thanks 👍👍

[@DaringDanielletravels]

Interesting, I thought Madonna would be on the list but I love that she made her list multi cultural and reflective of her Texas heritage ❤️

[@petekinsey2538]

Kacey is so beautiful,the beautiful Queen of country,with the voice of an angel.

[@phonxaychansone3106]

You’re amazing Kacey

[@HoraceGold333]

I fucking love her

[@daveshephard1937]

I know Kacey speaks in glowing terms about these four great women, but i hope one day Kacey comes to know that she is the greatest of them all, great as they are. they are not Kacey. Kacey is the greatest of all time.

[@patoteto2]

She is queen tbh

[@virgilgeorge6375]

Love seeing my classmate doing great for herself.

[@joshuahcraig7585]

I love how Kacey mixes genres and pushes the boundaries. Her down-to-earth personality and avid support of the LGBT+ community make me love her music even so much more 🌈 The ‘Oh What a World’ tour was my last concert before the pandemic, and I wouldn’t have it any other way 🦋

[@honeymoon7259]

i love this woman sm

[@alejandroortega5133]

Selena! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@adripecas]

I love Kacey Musgraves!

[@JayJay-wg5ex]

Very good taste!

[@symphonybarnes]

love her !

[@TheMotherofTacos]

It makes me so happy anytime Selena refers to *the* Selena, the real actual and original mononymic *S e l e n a* and not selena gomez

[@lilaee8899]

Oh please Selena Gomez was names after the real Selena Q. Both are beautiful women so no need to shame.

[@DriakoandRivet]

Selena would’ve loved Kacey Musgraves

[@matthewclark9652]

Give a listen to Sherrie Austin remake of Parton's "Jolene" (from 2001 "Followin' A Feelin'"). Also give a listen to Canadian singer Lindi Ortega who sounds like Dolly!! Also give a listen to Canadian singer Larry Evoy "Here I Go Again" (from 1977) (former lead singer of Edward Bear "You, Me & Mexico" from 1970 also "Last Song" & "Close Your Eyes" from 1973) which almost reminds me of Parton's "Here You Come Again"!!

[@FrankieSaitta]

"My idea of heaven, is to burn one with John Prine!" - K. Musgraves. You rock K.M.!!!

[@nadiasuarez7658]

God I love this woman!!!

[@deadend8760]

She's great.

[@Vivaciousboi2]

#SelenaVive❤️💫

[@pooka8482]

she is so cute ugh

[@ps-ms6wv]

my texas queen

[@supernatural5354]

Kacey love the Selena shout out but she is the Queen of Tejano music not mariachi 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@TheMotherofTacos]

Selena is the Queen of Tejano, yes, but she was also an accomplished mariachi vocalist and absolutely did incorporate mariachi instrumentation and arrangements to tejano music. Kacey is 100% correct there. I think _No me queda más_ is the most obvious and literal example of Selena infusing tejano with ranchera (mariachi).

[@supernatural5354]

@@TheMotherofTacos She had a couple of mariachi songs but that wasn't her signature style nor what people identify her with.

[@ileanaaa]

Agree

[@lilaee8899]

@@TheMotherofTacos Selena was just queen of Tejano. Sure she nailed the Mariachi part but I don't even think Kacey is that knowledgeable with Selena. 🙄

[@Travelsandmore333]

I agree but her music was also heavy influenced by mariachi.

[@crstl89]

Bum around Texas is the best answer 😂

[@arturolopez1654]

I’m convinced Kacey is my twin flame 😭

[@jc2delaga]

Okkaayyy

[@matthewclark9652]

Thought it was Jancee Dunn (former MTV2 DJ) instead of Alex Winter.

[@Sharsung]

The interviewer looks like Kacey’s sister

[@ec9121]

Selena!!! A webo!!!

[@Newfoundmike]

What about Leanne Womack I imagine yes

[@sisi5444]

The interviewer kinda resembles Shelley Duvall

[@mamamoj]

Mariachi? I thought her Tejano fusion had more cumbia influence?

[@loristromski1334]

You chose women who were brought on the earth plane to Soar

[@ugcbylizlee]

Selena didn't do Mariachi

[@Cjjjj902]

Selena recorded several Mariachi songs. How do people still not know this?

[@sunshine3914]

Dolly’s a national treasure. Cher admitted she wish she had the pipes Linda Ronstadt had. Selena was pretty damn close.

[@BrooklynBabeee]

Each women have their own THING.

[@supernatural5354]

Linda is also Mexican 😏

[@hamilcross]

I’m just gonna choose to believe she made a mistake referring to selena as a mariachi artist lol definitely did tejano and cumbia buuuut

[@deevah1590]

not a fan of this lewkkkk but love herrrr

[@Overly_nourished_entity]

Mariachi music? 😑😑😑

[@hecrdz3437]

Selena 🤍🌹

[@anywherebc23]

How are her ears not ripped off ??... 😳

[@greasyrat8280]

Huh?

[@mbm432]

Earrings can be hallow so they’re not as heavy as they look

[@bryannabenicia846]

Selena didn’t make mariachi music tho lol

[@TylerAnthonyBeamon98]

Selena sings Cumbia lmfao

[@elquienelquien1890]

She started singing straight up tejano music. But she moved on to cumbia and mariachi and then Latin pop.

[@elquienelquien1890]

Pop music is pop music. Tejano is not pop music. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_music

[@khalidmahmood4214]

azur lane

[@yellowdrops5690]

What's with that bad wig?

[@JasonStreetTV]

Because she insisted on a middle part.

[@jennifersun2638]

omg did she get lip injections?

[@gagecarlsen3872]

No, and who cares if she did?

[@Tagg63]

Hey Rolling Stone...no one refers to DOLLY as Dolly Parton!! It's Dolly. Like Cher, Sade, Madonna.

[@2320MediaLLC]

She blows me away with her vocabulary and speaking skills with even carrying a conversation. Damn. I can’t wait to show my daughter her videos

[@lunawhitewolf1733]

what can l say those earrings are so so silly lol sad honey you have a beautiful face and those do not go but apart from that great podcast

[@felicecinque]

not a fan of the hoops either...

[@greasyrat8280]

@@felicecinque good thing you're not wearing them she is

[@gagecarlsen3872]

Why do others feel the need to comment on others clothing? Like they are them, why do you even care what they’re wearing. Unless you’re their stylist who cares what you think? Why do you even care what you think? Like who cares?!?!

[@silviolugo9177]

@@gagecarlsen3872 ikr? Like wtf.....

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

The way you all keep doing things hurts me. You should be more respectful . It's only me. Why are you all attacking me so violently over such a long time. Theres no justification for this level of abuse. None of you were ever put through as much as me. You all had the easy course. I defeated your entire country in a war I never fought in. You all lost while fighting yourselves into debt while I noticed. Now you cant even operate without my charity umbrella covering your entire nations payroll. Why do I have to pay for everyone? When are you all going to grow up and try to help me out? I wont leave you any inheritance. If you dont learn how to grow up you'll be bankrupted the day I die.

[@maddiejmae]

the fuck

[@barbaravyse660]

Kacey always dresses so cute, but this outfit is awful.

[@lilaee8899]

What a shame. Kacey only uses Selena Q. As an aesthetic but can only probably name 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom' as a song. No sweetie , just because you copy some of her clothing styles, doesn't make you a fan. This coming from a Mexican- American Texan.

[@graveyardheathen]

Which Selena is she talking about? If she’s talking about Selena Gomez then I’m gonna puke 🤮 because I don’t like Gomez and she’s old news now 👌🏽 and I knew the marriage w her and her husband wouldn’t work

[@politiksispoker2362]

Did you watch? You didn’t

[@liampeacock2423]

Selena Quintanilla. The one with actual talent

[@jockmaraisasmr5700]

She’s talking about Selena Quintanilla. She literally talked about her death?? Maybe watch the fucking video.

[@jennifersun2638]

@@liampeacock2423 ikr?lol