Kacey Musgravesjust might be theGrammy Awards‘ golden girl this year.
The career-definingGolden Houris also earning Musgraves accolades. Shetook home the album of the year prizeat the CMA Awards in November. And Musgraves was nominated for fourGrammy Awardsthis year, including album of the year, best country album, best country solo performance (“Butterflies”) and best country song (“Space Cowboy”).
For this week’s issue of PEOPLE, Musgraves — who’s in the middle of her mesmerizing Oh What a World: Tour — opened up about her whirlwind year, women in music and why her Grammy nominations forGolden Hourare so meaningful.
Which female musician changed your life?
Years ago,Katy Perrytweeted about my first single, “Merry Go ‘Round” and it brought upon an explosion of new listeners to my music.
What’s the hardest part about being a woman in music?
Unequal pay, unequal festival billing, unequal radio play. Having to work that much harder to overcome all of those unfortunate and archaic deficits.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Stop. Tweezing. Your. Eyebrows.
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Janelle Monáe— because she has the courage to be as unique as she wants to be.
What was the biggest pinch-me moment of the past year?
Singing my song “Rainbow” — withChris Martinon piano — to 75,000 people in a stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
This record is very personal to me. More personal than any bit of art I’ve ever made. Also —somuch great music was released this year. I really believe that art is thriving. Being nominated alongside great albums that garner way larger sales numbers and radio play is extra special for me. It lets me know that hard workdoespay off, and also that people just want to connect to music that makes them feel something regardless of what genre it’s labeled under.
The 61st Grammy Awardsare broadcast live from Los Angeles Sunday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
source: people.com
