Kacey Musgraves Unveils New Single 'Dry Spell' Ahead of Seventh Album

Singer-songwriter teases upcoming release with unique marketing campaign featuring billboards and voicemail teasers.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Country music star Kacey Musgraves is gearing up to release her seventh studio album this year, starting with the debut of her new single 'Dry Spell' on March 11. Musgraves has launched a creative marketing blitz, including billboards in various cities prompting fans to call a number for a voicemail message preview of the track. The upcoming album will mark Musgraves' return to Lost Highway Records, the label that released her Grammy-winning 2013 debut 'Same Trailer Different Park'.

Why it matters

Musgraves' artistic evolution and willingness to experiment with different sounds throughout her career have earned her critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. Her return to Lost Highway suggests a desire for greater creative control over her work, as she has expressed a focus on balancing 'tradition and future' in her music.

The details

The 'Dry Spell' single is accompanied by a unique marketing campaign that has captured fan attention. Musgraves has erected billboards in various cities posing the question, 'dry spell? Call for a real good time.' Those who dialed the number on the billboards received a voicemail message from Musgraves herself, offering a preview of the unreleased track. A recent social media post also featured a video clip of 'Dry Spell' captioned 'you up?' with lyrics hinting at a late-night rendezvous.

  • Kacey Musgraves' new single 'Dry Spell' is expected to be released on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • Musgraves' previous album 'Deeper Well' was released in 2024.

The players

Kacey Musgraves

A Grammy-winning country music singer-songwriter who is preparing to release her seventh studio album this year.

Lost Highway Records

The record label that released Musgraves' Grammy-winning 2013 debut album 'Same Trailer Different Park' and will be the home for her upcoming seventh album.

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What they’re saying

“ain't nobody's tool up in my shed / ain't nobody's boots under my bed / ain't nobody's truck in my drive / for a late night call for a real good time.”

— Kacey Musgraves (Instagram)

What’s next

Fans can expect further details about Musgraves' seventh studio album, including its title, release date, and overall artistic direction, as the 'Dry Spell' single rollout continues.

The takeaway

Kacey Musgraves' return to Lost Highway Records and her creative marketing approach for 'Dry Spell' suggest an artist focused on maintaining artistic control and continuing to evolve her sound, blending traditional country influences with more experimental, modern elements.