Kacey Musgraves Takes the 2026 ACM Awards to the Country Mart for a ‘Dry Spell’
Kacey Musgraves performed her new single 'Dry Spell' at the 2026 ACM Awards held in Las Vegas. This marked her first performance at the ACMs, where she showcased a vibrant stage presence inspired by her music video. Although she was not nominated for an award this year, Musgraves previously won album of the year in 2019.
- ▪Kacey Musgraves performed 'Dry Spell' at the 2026 ACM Awards on May 17.
- ▪The performance featured a grocery-store set and was inspired by her music video for the song.
- ▪Musgraves has charted eight songs on the Billboard Hot 100, with 'Dry Spell' reaching a high of No. 55.
- ▪Shania Twain hosted the 2026 ACM Awards, marking her first time leading the event.
- ▪Musgraves won album of the year in 2019 for her album 'Golden Hour'.
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