Kacey Musgraves made a comeback to Studio 8H on March 2.
Appearing on Saturday Night Live for the third time as a musical guest, the 35-year-old country music sensation performed two songs from her upcoming album, Deeper Well.
Wearing a patchwork jacket dress and going barefoot, Musgraves was introduced by host Sydney Sweeney as she delivered a captivating performance of the title track from her new album. She followed it up with a rendition of “Too Good to Be True” in a beautiful blue dress, accompanied by her backing band.
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“I just want someone to look at me the way Sydney Sweeney looks at Kacey Musgraves,” a fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter) after the show. Musgraves responded to the post, writing, “The clip. I forgot to remove the clip,” she wrote, referring to a hair clip she’s seen wearing at the end of the program.
Musgraves took the stage as musical guest on SNL for the third time, having previously done it in May 2018 and October 2021. Following her seventh Grammy win on Feb. 4 (for best country duo/group performance with Zach Bryan for “I Remember Everything”), the artist is set to release her fifth studio album, Deeper Well, on March 15, through Interscope/MCA Nashville. This follows her prior release, Star-Crossed, in 2021.
In a statement, Musgraves explained that her inspiration for the new album came from the vibe of New York City’s Greenwich Village, and she recorded the album at the renowned Electric Lady Studios. The album is meant to highlight moments in life that often go unnoticed, turning them into timeless songs that deeply resonate with listeners. The album covers themes such as Saturn returns, cardinals symbolizing a departed friend, love dynamics, city life, new beginnings, and the influence of New York City.
Watch Kacey Musgraves’ performances on SNL below. If you don’t have cable, you can stream the broadcast on Peacock, where you can sign up for an account here. Having a Peacock account also grants access to past SNL episodes.