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Kacey is bigger than or as big as Lana, Lana might've had a a higher peak w Summertime Sadness, and has also had a string of critically acclaimed stuff since then, but Kacey is a marketing machine
Vulfpeck sold out MSG but I don't think that puts them on par with Phish
oh shit, I had no idea that smaller acts sold out MSG that don't sell out arenas elsewhere. just kidding, of course I know that! But let me give you the long, boring explanation of my thought process anyway. I'm sure you'd love to hear it!
So, I'll acknowledge the obvious differences: They work in different genres. Lana has more top 40 hits than Kacey (three versus zero). Kacey has more Grammys than Lana (six versus zero). I'll also acknowledge the similarities: both put out albums this year that didn't produce any hit singles and sold pretty similarly (LDR slightly more than Kacey). Both Kacey and Lana's last albums were huge critical successes; their new albums not so much. Both Kacey and Lana have fiercely devoted fanbases (I'd have no idea about any of that, obviously) and arguably both have crossover success in the indie world (a great commercial strategy, clearly). If you want to compare their most recent touring schedules, though, you run into a bit of a roadblock: on the NFR tour, Lana played deliberately smaller (read: non-arena) venues that sold out really quickly. Kacey is playing arenas, whether or not it makes sense for her to do so is obviously up to you! I mentioned her selling out Nashville specifically because it seemed relevant to The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. of course, it's also relevant that a lot of country music gets made in Nashville, but you can make exceptions like this for every other city she's sold out a show in (of course she sold out Dallas! She's from Texas. of course she sold out New York! fucking Vulfpeck can sell out New York. of course she sold out LA! Lots of famous people come to LA.) but, regardless, she sold out four arena dates. my point is this: we'll never know if Lana could have or would have sold out arenas on the NFR tour because she chose not to play them. I'm obviously of the opinion she would have also probably sold out a couple as well. Maybe even in New York. Just like Vulfpeck! Star-Crossed wasn't a commercial juggernaut. Neither was Chemtrails at the Country Club. More to the point: their career trajectories aren't totally dissimilar from each other, plenty of people know who both of them are, maybe Kacey won't even play Bonnaroo, but I don't think it's unreasonable to say that Kacey could potentially be billed #2 at Bonnaroo and I really don't think it's unreasonable to make the guarded assertion that because "Kacey sold out the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville; I'd say she's probably on par with Lana".
anyway, stream the trailer song:
also, Kacey Musgraves has played bonnaroo before and spoken positively about her experiences there and the fest itself. bonnaroo seems to enjoy having the "bonnaroo homegrown" narrative a bit, a la Kings of Leon, My Morning Jacket, Chance the Rapper for a hot second, etc. and giving artists with a history at the fest a bit of a scheduling boost sometimes.
I thoroughly enjoyed her set on the Which in '19 and it seemed pretty packed. I could see her being a pre-HL on the What
Man, do I wish the Cure would headline *some* festival within striking distance for me. That's a bucket list band that I've never had the chance to see, yet. A headlining set at Bonnaroo would be a hell of a way to check that one off.
I liked Golden Hour a lot but the new album is not good.
I like the new one but it's not a favorite. It's more of a mood.
Me too. I'm always in awe of her storytelling ability and the nuance she can make me feel while using pretty simple language. Some of the production on Star crossed was new and fun but I feel like she was intentionally hiding behind the poppier, flashier music because the writing was coming from a more vulnerable place. I've played it multiple times since it came out but its not going to live in *rooloo's album hall of fame (tm)* with Golden Hour
I’m gonna slap sang_xcx because he keeps saying Kacey Musgraves is a pop star.
No, Kacey Musgraves is *not* a pop star, okay? She’s just a country star. And you need to stop saying “Kacey Musgraves is a pop star” or nothin’ to me. Do you understand that.
I’m gonna slap sang_xcx because he keeps saying Kacey Musgraves is a pop star.
No, Kacey Musgraves is *not* a pop star, okay? She’s just a country star. And you need to stop saying “Kacey Musgraves is a pop star” or nothin’ to me. Do you understand that.
No, Kacey Musgraves is *not* a pop star, okay? She’s just a country star. And you need to stop saying “Kacey Musgraves is a pop star” or nothin’ to me. Do you understand that.
Kacey is bigger than or as big as Lana, Lana might've had a a higher peak w Summertime Sadness, and has also had a string of critically acclaimed stuff since then, but Kacey is a marketing machine
Post by Nathan Fieldcяab on Oct 15, 2021 19:07:33 GMT -5
Everyone's arguing about whether Kacey Musgraves is a pop star or a country star to elide the uncomfortable fact that she's just an emerging artist and not even a star yet
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