Kacey Musgraves has never treated country style like a strict dress code. The Grammy-winning singer moves easily between classic Western influences, sleek red carpet glamour and colorful stage looks that feel entirely her own.
Whether she is arriving at an awards show, performing beneath a wall of flames or greeting festival fans in a cowboy hat, Musgraves understands how to create a memorable fashion moment. Here are 10 of her best looks through the years.

Black-and-white drama at the ACM Awards

Musgraves delivered an instant classic at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards in this fitted black gown. The sculpted white trim framed the strapless neckline and continued down the dress, creating a dramatic silhouette made for a cover photo.
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Kacey Musgraves — Andrew Nelles / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images


Modern cowgirl style at Coachella

A cowboy hat, simple white tank and dark denim were all Musgraves needed to make a major entrance at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The oversized belt buckle completed a relaxed festival look that still felt unmistakably country.
Kacey Musgraves greets fans as she enters the Mojave tent for her performance during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Kacey Musgraves greets fans as she enters the Mojave tent for her performance during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., on Saturday, April 18, 2026. — Taya Gray/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images


Casual glamour on the Grammy red carpet

Musgraves paired a fitted white tank with a shimmering floor-length skirt at the 2025 Grammy Awards. The contrast between the understated top and sparkling statement piece made the look feel effortless rather than overly formal.
Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Kacey Musgraves at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY
Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Kacey Musgraves at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY — Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY


Timeless elegance at the Grammys

For the 2024 Grammy Awards, Musgraves chose a strapless black gown with a daring thigh-high slit. The clean silhouette and minimal styling allowed the classic look—and Musgraves herself—to command the stage.
Feb 4, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA;  Kacey Musgraves presents the award for best country album  during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.   Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY
Feb 4, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Kacey Musgraves presents the award for best country album during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY — Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY


A fiery red leather stage look

Musgraves matched the blazing backdrop of her 2022 star-crossed tour in a head-to-toe red leather ensemble. The fitted vest and coordinating pants brought a powerful rock-and-roll edge to her country stage style.
Kacey Musgraves performs during her    star-crossed: unveiled    tour at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.

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Kacey Musgraves performs during her star-crossed: unveiled tour at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Km 021122 An 008 — Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com / USA TODAY NETWORK


Golden glamour at the CMA Awards

Few looks could compete with the glittering gold gown Musgraves wore to the 2019 CMA Awards. Sheer detailing, sparkling embellishments and layers of feathered fringe turned the red carpet into her own personal runway.
Nov 13, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Kacey Musgraves on the red carpet prior to the 53rd Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: George Walker/The Tennessean via USA TODAY NETWORK
Nov 13, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Kacey Musgraves on the red carpet prior to the 53rd Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: George Walker/The Tennessean via USA TODAY NETWORK — The Tennessean-USA TODAY NETWORK


A playful pink statement

Musgraves embraced full-volume glamour in this off-the-shoulder pink minidress while visiting her Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit in 2019. The exaggerated ruffles gave the sweet shade a bold, fashion-forward finish.
Kacey Musgraves is born in Golden, Texas in 1988. Musgraves smiles as she looks over her new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame Monday, July 1, 2019.

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Kacey Musgraves is born in Golden, Texas in 1988. Musgraves smiles as she looks over her new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame Monday, July 1, 2019. Nas Kacey Musgraves 01 — Larry McCormack / The Tennessean via Imagn Content Services, LLC


A little black dress with country-star attitude

Musgraves put a daring spin on the classic black minidress at the 2023 Americana Music Association Awards. Green woven detailing along the plunging neckline added an unexpected flash of color to the sleek look.
Kacey Musgraves introduces Nickel Creek during the Americana Music Association Awards and Honors at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.
Kacey Musgraves introduces Nickel Creek during the Americana Music Association Awards and Honors at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. — Nicole Hester / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK


Green fringe made for the stage

This tiered green fringe dress came alive as Musgraves moved across the stage during her 2019 Oh, What a World tour. The rich color and swinging texture captured the playful, dreamlike style associated with that era of her career.
Kacey Musgraves performs her Oh, What a World: Tour II at Comerica Theatre on Aug. 27, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Kacey Musgraves performs her Oh, What a World: Tour II at Comerica Theatre on Aug. 27, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz. Kacey Musgraves — Rob Schumacher/The Republic, Arizona Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC


Bold orange from head to toe

Musgraves closed out the collection with one of her brightest performance looks: an orange halter top and coordinating wide-leg pants. Strategic cutouts and a knotted neckline gave the monochromatic outfit a breezy retro feel that looked electric beneath the purple stage lights.
Kacey Musgraves performs at Bridgestone Arena Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

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Kacey Musgraves performs at Bridgestone Arena Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. Nas Kacey Musgraves 016 — George Walker IV / The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessean via Imagn Content Services, LLC