In 2012, she signed with Mercury Records and released her solo debut single Merry Go 'Round. The song is included on her album "Same Trailer Different Park", which was produced and co-written by Shane McAnally and Luke Laird and released on March 19, 2013.
After being nominated for Best New Artist, Best Country Album, and Best Country Song at the 2014 Grammy Awards, the album won the Academy of Country Music award for album of the year. In June, she released the single The Trailer Song.
To date, that talent has produced cuts for multi-platinum artists such as Martina McBride and Miranda Lambert. Miranda’s current album includes Kacey’s co-written track “Mama’s Broken Heart” which Rolling Stone Magazine ranked #26 in their “50 Best Singles of 2011” list.
Musical influences range from Loretta Lynn and John Prine to bands like Cake and The Beach Boys. Kacey was honored to open for Willie Nelson last year and recently wrapped opening for Lady Antebellum in Europe and Alison Krauss in the US.
Visit www.kaceymusgraves.com for more information and upcoming tour dates.
Dime Store Cowgirl
Kacey Musgraves Lyrics
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Stayed in a hotel with a pool
Driven through New Mexico where the saguaro cactus grow
And I felt really small under Mount Rushmore
And I made it all the way past Austin city limits
And maybe for a minute, I got too big for my britches, but
That's all I'm ever gonna be
You can take me out of the country
But you can't take the country out of me, no
'Cause I'm still the girl from Golden
Had to get away so I could grow
But it don't matter where I'm goin'
I'll still call my hometown home
Slept in a room with the ghost of Gram Parsons
Drank some wine I can't afford
Went to San Antonio to the river walk and rodeo
Seen the white cliffs of Dover from the shore
And I kinda fell in love with a Palm Springs trailer park
But those California stars could never steal my heart
'Cause I'm just a dime store, a cowgirl
That's all I'm ever gonna be
You can take me out of the country
But you can't take the country out of me, no
'Cause I'm still the girl from Golden
Had to get away so I could grow
And it don't matter where I'm goin'
I'll still call my hometown home
I'm happy with what I got, 'cause what I got is all I need
Just cause it don't cost a lot, don't cost a lot, don't mean it's cheap
'Cause I'm just a dime store cowgirl
That's all I'm ever gonna be
You can take me out of the country
But you can't take the country out of me, no
'Cause I'm still the girl from Golden
Had to get away so I could grow
But it don't matter where I'm goin'
I'll still call my hometown home
I'll still call my hometown home
In the song "Dime Store Cowgirl", Kacey Musgraves sings about her experiences traveling and growing as an artist, while still remaining true to her rural roots. She mentions iconic moments, such as taking a photo with Willie Nelson, staying in a hotel with a pool, and driving through New Mexico where the saguaro cactus grow. Kacey also sings about her trip to San Antonio to see the river walk and rodeo, her love for a Palm Springs trailer park, and her visit to see the white cliffs of Dover from the shore. Despite having these experiences, Kacey asserts that she is still a "dime store cowgirl," that's all she will ever be, and you can't take the country out of her. Kacey acknowledges that she left her small town of Golden to grow as a person and artist but says that no matter where she goes, she will always call her hometown home.
Overall, the song is about embracing one's roots and staying true to oneself. Even though Kacey has had exciting experiences and traveled to many places, she still identifies as a country girl and is proud of where she came from. The song encourages listeners to embrace their own backgrounds and not forget where they come from.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had my picture made with Willie Nelson
I have a picture with Willie Nelson
Stayed in a hotel with a pool
I stayed in a hotel with a pool
Driven through New Mexico where the saguaro cactus grow
I drove through New Mexico and saw the saguaro cactus which made me feel small
And I felt really small under Mount Rushmore
I saw Mount Rushmore and it made me feel small
And I made it all the way past Austin city limits
I went past the city limits of Austin
And maybe for a minute, I got too big for my britches, but
I may have gotten a little too confident, but
I'm just a dime store cowgirl
No matter my experiences, I'm still a simple girl
That's all I'm ever gonna be
I won't change who I am
You can take me out of the country
I can leave the country
But you can't take the country out of me, no
But I'll always have my country roots
'Cause I'm still the girl from Golden
I'm still the same girl from my hometown Golden
Had to get away so I could grow
I had to leave to grow and learn
But it don't matter where I'm goin'
Where I go doesn't matter
I'll still call my hometown home
My hometown will always be home
Slept in a room with the ghost of Gram Parsons
I stayed in a room where it was rumored Gram Parsons' ghost haunted
Drank some wine I can't afford
I drank expensive wine
Went to San Antonio to the river walk and rodeo
I visited the San Antonio river walk and rodeo
Seen the white cliffs of Dover from the shore
I saw the white cliffs of Dover from the shore
And I kinda fell in love with a Palm Springs trailer park
I enjoyed my time at a trailer park in Palm Springs
But those California stars could never steal my heart
Despite enjoying my time in California, it will never take away my love for my hometown
I'm happy with what I got, 'cause what I got is all I need
I'm content with what I have because it's all I need
Just cause it don't cost a lot, don't cost a lot, don't mean it's cheap
Just because something is inexpensive, doesn't make it low quality
I'll still call my hometown home
My hometown will always be home
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KACEY MUSGRAVES, LUKE LAIRD, SHANE L MCANALLY
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Rodeo Darlin
've had my picture made with Willie Nelson
Stayed in a hotel with a pool
Driven through New Mexico where the saguaro cactus grow
And I felt really small under Mount Rushmore
And I made it all the way past Austin city limits
And maybe for a minute, I got too big for my britches, but
I'm just a dime store cowgirl
That's all I'm ever gonna be
You can take me out of the country
But you can't take the country out of me, no
'Cause I'm still the girl from Golden
Had to get away so I could grow
But it don't matter where I'm goin'
I'll still call my hometown home
Slept in a room with the ghost of Gram Parsons
Drank some wine I can't afford
Went to San Antonio to the river walk and rodeo
Seen the white cliffs of Dover from the shore
And I kinda fell in love with a Palm Springs trailer park
But those California stars could never steal my heart
'Cause I'm just a dime store, a cowgirl
That's all I'm ever gonna be
You can take me out of the country
But you can't take the country out of me, no
'Cause I'm still the girl from Golden
Had to get away so I could grow
And it don't matter where I'm goin'
I'll still call my hometown home
I'm happy with what I got, 'cause what I got is all I need
Just cause it don't cost a lot, don't cost a lot, don't mean it's cheap
'Cause I'm just a dime store cowgirl
That's all I'm ever gonna be
You can take me out of the country
But you can't take the country out of me, no
'Cause I'm still the girl from Golden
Had to get away so I could grow
But it don't matter where I'm goin'
I'll still call my hometown home
I'll still call my hometown home
Trenton Owens
"Just cause it don't cost a lot don't mean it's cheap"
She surprises me with catchy wisdom in each and every song.
America needs her songwriting.
Square Being
Yeah! she knows where to put humor and wisdom.
She is lyrical genius.
99Cliona
@Square Being so true
AndЯew
She could sing out of the phone book and I'd still listen so talented
Dave Frazier
I have never been into country music but I absolutely love this lady's music and she's nice to look at as well
Madison Farnsworth
I'm not one for country music. I heard Kacey speaking during an NPR interview and I was captured by her positivity and humility, she is such a lovely human being! I tried listening to a couple songs and I was completely surprised at how much I loved her music. <3
Brent Mantooth
That classic country sound is making a comeback, love that steel guitar!!!!
banjo playing bison
I really want to play pedal steel one day
rrn11
No better day than today!
Olivia Gonzales
it doesn't matter what you listen to as long u like the beers and the lyrics.