Rise To The Top

From humble roots to unimaginable success, friends and family share country music star Kacey Musgravesõ untold story

It’s been six years since Kacey Musgraves broke onto the music scene with her award-winning debut studio album, Same Trailer Different Park. But it’s safe to say that the country music sensation is having her best year yet. “Kacey’s career is on fire,” an insider says of the 30-year-old star, who over the past six months has taken home four Grammy awards (including the coveted album of the year for Golden Hour), presented at the Oscars and even walked the red carpet with the biggest names in Hollywood at the famed Met Gala. “Kacey’s being asked to do things that other country stars like Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert aren’t. It’s safe to say she’s stolen the spotlight,” the insider continues. “She’s on top right now and is absolutely loving it!”

But getting there hasn’t been easy. “Kacey is a true rags-to-riches story,” says the insider, explaining that the singer — who’s now worth a whopping $10 million — has a past riddled with pain and heartbreak. “Things were sometimes tough for her growing up, specifically when it came to money. But Kacey knew she needed to make her dream of being a musician a reality, so she never gave up.” Her determination paid off. “She’s worked really hard. I’m so proud of what she’s gone on to achieve in her career,” Kacey’s grandmother Barbara tells OK! “It’s been amazing,” adds her dad, Craig. “Kind of hard to put into words.”

CHASING HER DREAM