Musgraves self-released three albums before appearing on the fifth season of the USA Network's singing competition Nashville Star in 2007, where she placed seventh.
Kacey Musgraves merilis sendiri tiga buah album secara independen, sebelum akhirnya muncul pada musim kelima kompetisi menyanyi yang digelar USA Network, Nashville Star pada 2007, di mana ia menduduki posisi juara ketujuh.