Tracklist
Middle of Nowhere	2:36
Dry Spell	3:18
Back on the Wagon	3:51
I Believe in Ghosts	3:51
Abilene	2:48
Coyote (featuring	3:12
Loneliest Girl	4:16
Everybody Wants to Be a Cowboy (featuring Billy Strings)	3:39
Horses and Divorces (featuring Miranda Lambert)	2:43
Uncertain, TX (featuring Willie Nelson)	3:33
Rhinestoned	3:33
Mexico Honey	3:43
Hell on Me	3:08

A Songwriting-First Country Record

Middle of Nowhere presents a country-focused record built around detailed songwriting and a mix of traditional and regional influences. Kacey Musgraves leans into folk, Americana, and classic country textures, with arrangements that stay relatively restrained while allowing melodies and lyrics to remain central.

The album moves through personal themes and observational writing, supported by instrumentation that draws from bluegrass, Western swing, and broader roots styles. Its pacing remains steady, giving the project a cohesive feel across the tracklist. The record emphasizes clarity, structure, and songwriting, delivering a grounded, genre-aware approach that aligns with her established style while expanding its range.

A Clear Position in Today’s Country Landscape

The album has been received as a strong entry within Kacey Musgraves’s catalog, reinforcing her presence in country and Americana spaces while maintaining broader appeal. Critical response highlights its songwriting and stylistic direction, positioning it within ongoing conversations around contemporary country music.

The release supports her continued visibility across both mainstream and genre-focused audiences, contributing to her standing as a consistent voice in modern country.