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Kacey Musgraves- Kacey Musgraves- The Modern Day The Modern Day

Dolly PartonDolly PartonBy Amy CardozaBy Amy Cardoza

She Is Who She IsShe Is Who She Is

Born April 21, 1988Born April 21, 1988 Nashville Based Singer / SongwriterNashville Based Singer / Songwriter Grammy Award WinnerGrammy Award Winner Country Music Award WinnerCountry Music Award Winner Top New Country ArtistsTop New Country Artists

The Golden YearsThe Golden Years

Grew up in small town Grew up in small town Golden, TexasGolden, Texas

Parents own a mom Parents own a mom and pop printing shop.and pop printing shop.

As a child she sang As a child she sang and performedand performed at local at local churches and the local churches and the local Opry CircuitOpry Circuit..

Young Young TalentTalent

Was in elementary when she Was in elementary when she started playing the mandolin.started playing the mandolin.

Wrote her first song, “Notice Wrote her first song, “Notice Me” and performed it for her Me” and performed it for her elementary graduation.elementary graduation.

At age 12 began taking guitar At age 12 began taking guitar and songwriting lessons from and songwriting lessons from John Defoore.John Defoore.

Finding Her VoiceFinding Her Voice

After high school After high school she recorded her she recorded her first album.first album.

Moved to AustinMoved to Austin

Finished 7Finished 7thth in the in the show Nashville Starshow Nashville Star

Her first album

Moved to Music CityMoved to Music City

Moved to Music CityMoved to Music City Started publishing for Started publishing for

Waner / ChappelWaner / Chappel

Wrote EP’s for Other ArtistsWrote EP’s for Other Artists

Josh Abbot Band – Oh TonightJosh Abbot Band – Oh Tonight Miranda Lambert – Mamma’s Broken HeartMiranda Lambert – Mamma’s Broken Heart

Welcome Luke and ShaneWelcome Luke and Shane Kacey met fellow songwriter’s Luke Laird and Kacey met fellow songwriter’s Luke Laird and

Shane McAnallyShane McAnally Have similar voices, and work well together.Have similar voices, and work well together. Helped Kacey find her voice for upcoming Helped Kacey find her voice for upcoming

album.album.

Looking For That LabelLooking For That Label

While searching for a label that was a right While searching for a label that was a right fit, she met Luke Lewis of Lost Highway fit, she met Luke Lewis of Lost Highway Records.Records.

Song Writing FriendsSong Writing Friends

Brand ClarkBrand Clark Josh OsborneJosh Osborne Shane McAnallyShane McAnally Luke LairdLuke Laird

Things Are Starting To Things Are Starting To ChangeChange

2012 Signed with Mercury 2012 Signed with Mercury RecordsRecords

Toured with Allison Krauss, Toured with Allison Krauss, Willie Nelson and Lady Willie Nelson and Lady AntebellumAntebellum

Same Trailer Different ParkSame Trailer Different Park

Released “Mary Go Released “Mary Go Round” September Round” September 2012.2012.

Top 50 songs of Top 50 songs of 20122012

Kacey got nick Kacey got nick name Modern Day name Modern Day Dolly PartnerDolly Partner

2013 ACM Awards2013 ACM Awards

Nominated for Nominated for four awardsfour awards

Grammy Award WinnerGrammy Award Winner

Won Best Country Song of the YearWon Best Country Song of the Year Best Album of the YearBest Album of the Year

Country Music AwardsCountry Music Awards Won New Artist of the YearWon New Artist of the Year Performed Follow your ArrowPerformed Follow your Arrow

‘‘Merry Go Merry Go Round’Round’

““Merry Go ‘Round” – 3:26Merry Go ‘Round” – 3:26 0:00 Introduction: A piano plays chords at a moderate tempo in a quadruple meter. A banjo 0:00 Introduction: A piano plays chords at a moderate tempo in a quadruple meter. A banjo

answers with a rift, which is accented by a slide guitar and a soft drum keeps the beat. This is answers with a rift, which is accented by a slide guitar and a soft drum keeps the beat. This is repeated four times. The volume is about a metzo piano.repeated four times. The volume is about a metzo piano.

0:10 The melody continues at the same tempo but lyrics enter at this point.0:10 The melody continues at the same tempo but lyrics enter at this point. 0:34 The piano now adds a contrasting chord and the banjo’s tempo changes to add an extra 0:34 The piano now adds a contrasting chord and the banjo’s tempo changes to add an extra

note, letting you know the chorus is approaching.note, letting you know the chorus is approaching. 0:45 The chorus begins with an extra beat in the drum, which comes in at metzo forte. The 0:45 The chorus begins with an extra beat in the drum, which comes in at metzo forte. The

tempo is more upbeat now. The piano and guitar now play in harmony with each other and the tempo is more upbeat now. The piano and guitar now play in harmony with each other and the banjo keeps playing the same rift.banjo keeps playing the same rift.

1:20 The second verse begins with different lyrics, the music is the same as verse one, but at 1:20 The second verse begins with different lyrics, the music is the same as verse one, but at metzo forte now. The drum keeps the same faster beat as in the chorus.metzo forte now. The drum keeps the same faster beat as in the chorus.

1:48 The intro to the chorus begins with the piano playing the contrasting chords and the banjo 1:48 The intro to the chorus begins with the piano playing the contrasting chords and the banjo changes from the rift it had been playing to harmonize with the piano.changes from the rift it had been playing to harmonize with the piano.

1:58 The chorus begins again.1:58 The chorus begins again. 2:35 A short bridge is played where the banjo adds a light upbeat texture to the continued 2:35 A short bridge is played where the banjo adds a light upbeat texture to the continued

harmony of the piano and the slide guitar along the same beat of the drum.harmony of the piano and the slide guitar along the same beat of the drum. 2:45 The last line of the chorus repeats one last time.2:45 The last line of the chorus repeats one last time. 3:10 The banjo, piano and guitar now play the same melody from the introduction at a 3:10 The banjo, piano and guitar now play the same melody from the introduction at a

pianissimo.pianissimo. 3:20 The music fades out 3:20 The music fades out

‘ ‘I Miss You’I Miss You’

““I Miss You” – 3:50I Miss You” – 3:50 0:00 Slide guitar makes the introduction, the form is built by the mandolin and acoustic guitar. Texture is 0:00 Slide guitar makes the introduction, the form is built by the mandolin and acoustic guitar. Texture is

created with their separate chords at an andante pace.created with their separate chords at an andante pace. 0:06 Vocals start, the mandolin and guitar keep playing the same melody at the same tempo. At the end of 0:06 Vocals start, the mandolin and guitar keep playing the same melody at the same tempo. At the end of

the first line the slide guitar ads fill.the first line the slide guitar ads fill. 0:23 Chorus begins and a male tenor back up voice is added to the texture. The tempo is now andantino. 0:23 Chorus begins and a male tenor back up voice is added to the texture. The tempo is now andantino.

The slide guitar adds fill through accent notes at the end of each sentence.The slide guitar adds fill through accent notes at the end of each sentence. 1:10 The instruments pause and only the vocals are heard.1:10 The instruments pause and only the vocals are heard. 1:12 The slide guitar plays along top the melody that is still playing by the mandolin, acoustic guitar and 1:12 The slide guitar plays along top the melody that is still playing by the mandolin, acoustic guitar and

drums which are now added.drums which are now added. 1:29 The second verse begins, same as the first different lyrics.1:29 The second verse begins, same as the first different lyrics. 1:45 The male tenor voice now enters as an extra accent to the texture of the verse.1:45 The male tenor voice now enters as an extra accent to the texture of the verse. 2:02 The chorus begins again with the male voice still singing back up. The mandolin, acoustic guitar, and 2:02 The chorus begins again with the male voice still singing back up. The mandolin, acoustic guitar, and

drums are still playing the same form. The slide guitar is still adding fill to the end of each sentence.drums are still playing the same form. The slide guitar is still adding fill to the end of each sentence. 2:36 The bridge is played again, but female vocals are added as fill to each line.2:36 The bridge is played again, but female vocals are added as fill to each line. 2:53 The chorus plays one last time.2:53 The chorus plays one last time. 3:30 The slide guitar plays one last bridge.3:30 The slide guitar plays one last bridge. 3:50 All instruments come together to play one last chord simultaneously.3:50 All instruments come together to play one last chord simultaneously.

‘‘Keep it to Keep it to YourselfYourself’’

““Keep it to Yourself” -3:16Keep it to Yourself” -3:16 0:00 Introduction begins with one note being played by the slide guitar. 0:00 Introduction begins with one note being played by the slide guitar. 0:04 The acoustic guitar starts playing the same rift in repetition, the mandolin is playing a light 0:04 The acoustic guitar starts playing the same rift in repetition, the mandolin is playing a light

melody on top of this and the final piece of the texture is the slide guitar playing at slower tempo. The melody on top of this and the final piece of the texture is the slide guitar playing at slower tempo. The overall tempo is vivace.overall tempo is vivace.

0:19 Vocals enter for the first verse. The texture from the introduction is repeated through the verse.0:19 Vocals enter for the first verse. The texture from the introduction is repeated through the verse. 0:43 The chorus begins. The acoustic guitar is now playing at a higher octave. The slide guitar plays a 0:43 The chorus begins. The acoustic guitar is now playing at a higher octave. The slide guitar plays a

fill in unison with the female back up vocals at the end of each sentence. The mandolin and the slide fill in unison with the female back up vocals at the end of each sentence. The mandolin and the slide guitar play a minor scale along with the vocals, and a soft drum beat is keeping the rhythm.guitar play a minor scale along with the vocals, and a soft drum beat is keeping the rhythm.

1:10 The same music that played the introduction in now played between the choruses and verses 1:10 The same music that played the introduction in now played between the choruses and verses two, it creates a timbre of lightness leading up to verse two.two, it creates a timbre of lightness leading up to verse two.

1:19 Verse two begins, different lyrics but the same music, drums are added now to create a strong 1:19 Verse two begins, different lyrics but the same music, drums are added now to create a strong texture.texture.

1:33 The chorus begins again, all is the same from before, except for the addition of the drums which 1:33 The chorus begins again, all is the same from before, except for the addition of the drums which creates a more dynamic feel to the form.creates a more dynamic feel to the form.

2:10 The chorus is repeated again.2:10 The chorus is repeated again. 2:21 A pause, and then vocals repeat the last line of the chorus two times.2:21 A pause, and then vocals repeat the last line of the chorus two times. 2:23 The drums do an upbeat rhythm fill and the same melody keeps playing by the instruments.2:23 The drums do an upbeat rhythm fill and the same melody keeps playing by the instruments. 3:05 One final chord from the guitar is played to add a dynamic tone to the end of the song. 3:05 One final chord from the guitar is played to add a dynamic tone to the end of the song. 3:16 The song ends.3:16 The song ends.

‘‘It Is What It Is What It Is’It Is’

““It Is What It Is” – 3:46It Is What It Is” – 3:46 0:00 Introduction starts with an acoustic guitar strumming chords as a banjo answers with a 0:00 Introduction starts with an acoustic guitar strumming chords as a banjo answers with a

down sloping contour that sets the melody.down sloping contour that sets the melody. 0:12 Vocals begin singing the first verse. The tempo is adagio, the timbre tone is mellow.0:12 Vocals begin singing the first verse. The tempo is adagio, the timbre tone is mellow. 0:34 Chorus begins with a tenor male vocal as back up. The guitar and vocals accent the first 0:34 Chorus begins with a tenor male vocal as back up. The guitar and vocals accent the first

beat of the chorus. The same melody is being played by the banjo and guitar.beat of the chorus. The same melody is being played by the banjo and guitar. 0:56 The tempo of the chorus goes to larghetto and the rhythm have off beats in the melody 0:56 The tempo of the chorus goes to larghetto and the rhythm have off beats in the melody

and pauses in the lyrics.and pauses in the lyrics. 1:03 The second verse has different lyrics. The same melody is being played by the acoustic 1:03 The second verse has different lyrics. The same melody is being played by the acoustic

guitar and banjo, but drums are now added playing a steady two-step beat. A slide guitar is guitar and banjo, but drums are now added playing a steady two-step beat. A slide guitar is added to the melody.added to the melody.

1:31 The chorus begins again and all instruments are still playing along with a tenor male 1:31 The chorus begins again and all instruments are still playing along with a tenor male voice as backup. The texture has grown since the first chorus.voice as backup. The texture has grown since the first chorus.

2:02 A bridge is played by the slide guitar that has a light two step tone. The same melody is 2:02 A bridge is played by the slide guitar that has a light two step tone. The same melody is being played by the guitar, banjo and drums at a lower texture to the slide guitar. being played by the guitar, banjo and drums at a lower texture to the slide guitar.

2:38 One line from the second verse is repeated while the instruments are paused through the 2:38 One line from the second verse is repeated while the instruments are paused through the first half of the line, and then enter as normal on the second half of the sentence.first half of the line, and then enter as normal on the second half of the sentence.

2:49 Silence, a pause is made from both vocals and instruments.2:49 Silence, a pause is made from both vocals and instruments. 2:51 The chorus is played one last time, the instruments are still playing the same melody but 2:51 The chorus is played one last time, the instruments are still playing the same melody but

the timbre is set to a less upbeat feeling, letting you know the end of the song is approaching.the timbre is set to a less upbeat feeling, letting you know the end of the song is approaching. 3:34 The slide guitar plays one last fill. The other instruments stop.3:34 The slide guitar plays one last fill. The other instruments stop. 3:46 The song ends.3:46 The song ends.

References:References: www.KaceyMusgraves.comwww.KaceyMusgraves.com

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