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Kacey Musgraves, in an Armadillo Disguise, Hunts for Her New Album in Stores

The playful stunt showcases a lighter Texas‑rooted era for a freshly released album.

Overview

  • Musgraves posted a video in full armadillo costume roaming Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and Target to find vinyl copies of Middle of Nowhere, drawing a dry reply from one clerk who said, “I don’t recognize that name.”
  • The clip leans into slapstick as she crawls on the floor, does a somersault, reads armadillo facts in the kids’ section, and finishes by lying on her back in the street like roadkill.
  • Middle of Nowhere arrived May 1 and features Texas‑fluent collaborations with Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, and Billy Strings.
  • The rollout also includes intimate Texas shows at Gruene Hall with the Mariachi Brothers, linking the album’s themes to local stages and musicians.
  • A North American arena tour announced April 29 is set for August 21 to October 27, with early‑May ticket windows that the viral moment could help energize.