On October 27, 2015, country singer Kacey Musgraves performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee as part of their seventh annual "Opry Goes Pink" show in support of breast cancer awareness. Below, you can watch her spot-on performance of the classic country tune "I've Been Everywhere" and an interview with Kacey talking about the night of her performance and her respect of country music.
Kacey Musgraves "I've Been Everywhere" at the Opry, 2015
Kacey Musgraves Backstage Interview at the Opry
Dressed in pink attire for the occasion, Kacey and her band give a solid performance of the Geoff Mack-written tune, first made famous by Lucky Starr in Australia and later popularized in America by Hank Snow and Johnny Cash. The rhythm stays upbeat while Musgraves flawlessly sings the tricky list of places, making it look easy!
Kacey opens up in the interview talking about the tremendous amount of respect she has for the Grand Ole Opry and the roots of country music, growing up listening to legends like Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. She shares memories about her Opry debut in 2013, and the family members that were in attendance. She feels like country music might be at an all-time high in terms of popularity right now, and the Opry showcases that for people around the world while also helping up-and-coming acts.
Pick up Musgraves' 2015 album, Pageant Material, on Amazon (Vinyl, CD, MP3).
For the latest music, news, and tour dates from Kacey Musgraves, check out her Zumic artist page.
Source: Grand Ole Opry YouTube
