Country Stars Miranda and Kacey Spark Speculation of Collaboration

Gabby Barrett releases new breakup song, while Russell Dickerson drops 4-track EP

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Rumors are swirling that country music stars Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves may be teasing a potential collaboration, as the two have been exchanging cryptic social media posts. Meanwhile, Gabby Barrett has released a new breakup song called "The Easy Part," and Russell Dickerson has dropped a 4-track EP titled "Worth Your Wild."

Why it matters

Country music fans are always eager for new music and collaborations between popular artists. The potential Lambert-Musgraves project has generated significant buzz, while Barrett and Dickerson's new releases aim to build on their recent successes in the genre.

The details

Over the weekend, Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves appeared to take subtle jabs at each other on social media, leading many to speculate the two could be teasing an upcoming joint project. Gabby Barrett, known for her breakout hit "I Hope," has now released a new single called "The Easy Part" that continues her focus on emotional, relatable country ballads. Meanwhile, Russell Dickerson has put out a 4-song EP titled "Worth Your Wild," which features his signature sound of upbeat, romantic country tunes.

  • On March 6, 2026, Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves exchanged cryptic social media posts.
  • Gabby Barrett's new single "The Easy Part" was released on March 8, 2026.
  • Russell Dickerson's 4-track EP "Worth Your Wild" was released on March 6, 2026.

The players

Miranda Lambert

A popular country music singer-songwriter known for hits like "The House That Built Me" and "Mama's Broken Heart."

Kacey Musgraves

A Grammy-winning country artist acclaimed for her progressive, introspective songwriting on albums like "Golden Hour" and "Star-Crossed."

Gabby Barrett

A rising country star who broke out with her 2019 hit single "I Hope" and has continued to find success with emotional ballads.

Russell Dickerson

A country singer-songwriter known for upbeat, romantic songs like "Yours" and "Home Sweet."

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The potential Lambert-Musgraves collaboration has country fans buzzing, while new music from rising stars like Gabby Barrett and Russell Dickerson continues to showcase the genre's diverse talent pool and appeal.