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Coachella Today
By the People, for the People
Kacey Musgraves Surprises Fans with Coachella Weekend 2 Performance
Country star returns to the desert festival for the first time since 2019.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:20am
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Kacey Musgraves' surprise return to Coachella promises to bring her signature country-pop sparkle to the desert festival.Coachella TodayKacey Musgraves has been added to the lineup for the second weekend of Coachella 2026, marking her first appearance at the festival since 2019. The singer-songwriter is scheduled to perform on Saturday at the Mojave Tent from 3-3:50 p.m. Musgraves is set to release her seventh studio album on May 1 via Lost Highway Records, featuring collaborations with Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings, and Gregory Alan Isakov.
Why it matters
Musgraves' surprise Coachella performance comes as anticipation builds for her upcoming album release, which promises to showcase her unique blend of country, pop, and introspective songwriting. Her return to the desert festival also highlights her continued popularity and relevance in the music industry.
The details
In a playful Instagram video, Musgraves teased her Coachella appearance by captioning 'Somewhere on the way to β πͺππππππππ β .' The 13-song track list for her upcoming album features collaborations with several acclaimed artists, including Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings, and Gregory Alan Isakov. Musgraves has described the album's themes as exploring the concept of 'liminal space, both geographical and emotional.'
- Kacey Musgraves is scheduled to perform at Coachella on Saturday, April 26, 2026 from 3-3:50 p.m.
- Musgraves' seventh studio album is set to release on May 1, 2026 via Lost Highway Records.
The players
Kacey Musgraves
A country singer-songwriter who is set to perform a surprise set at Coachella's second weekend in 2026 and release her seventh studio album shortly after.
Lost Highway Records
The record label that will release Musgraves' upcoming album on May 1, 2026.
What theyβre saying
βThe bulk of this record was made during the longest single period of my life. I found that for the first time, it actually felt incredible being alone and existing in a space not defined by anyone else. I became fascinated with the concept of liminal space, both geographical and emotional. We don't linger in these transitional, empty spaces long enough and rush to define where or whatever is next.β
β Kacey Musgraves, Singer-songwriter
The takeaway
Kacey Musgraves' surprise Coachella performance and upcoming album release showcase her continued artistic growth and ability to connect with fans through her introspective, genre-blending sound. Her return to the desert festival after a seven-year absence will be a highly anticipated moment for music lovers.
