Middle of Nowhere

Middle of Nowhere is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves. It was released on May 1, 2026, through Lost Highway Records. The album was written and recorded following her signing to the relaunched label, which she had previously been the final artist to join prior to its initial closure.

Middle of Nowhere was developed during a period of prolonged singlehood, which Musgraves described as shaping its themes of solitude, self-definition, and "liminal" states. Drawing on her Texas roots, it incorporates elements of country, Western swing, bluegrass, and regional Mexican styles, while emphasizing traditional instrumentation such as pedal steel. Its lyrics reflect introspection and post-breakup clarity, with an increased focus on personal independence and emotional transition.

Musgraves released three singles from Middle of Nowhere—"Dry Spell", the title track, and "Loneliest Girl". In support of the album, she is planned to embark on its accompanying tour, Middle of Nowhere Tour, alongside various live performances. Middle of Nowhere received critical acclaim from the reviewers, who highlighted its thematic focus on solitude and its blend of traditional and contemporary country elements. The album has charted within the top ten in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the United States as well as the top twenty in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, and Switzerland.