Kacey Musgraves Talks About Questioning a Fundamental Truth in NPR’s ‘Wild Card’
In a candid conversation on NPR’s , Grammy-winning artist Kacey Musgraves opened up about a transformative moment in her life that led her to challenge a deeply ingrained belief. Known for her fearless approach to taboo topics in country music—like queer relationships and breaking away from conservative norms—Musgraves revealed a personal story that shows her own journey of questioning societal expectations.
Growing up in a small town in Texas, Musgraves was raised with traditional values, particularly when it came to views on relationships. She mentioned how the idea of “Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve” was a common mantra where she grew up, and how limited exposure to diverse perspectives shaped her early understanding of the world.
“I could count on one hand the number of openly gay people I encountered,” Musgraves recalled, highlighting how such an environment led her to adopt the belief that people “choose” their sexual orientation.
However, things began to change when Musgraves moved to Nashville and started mingling with a more diverse group of friends. A key turning point came when she dated someone from a vastly different background.
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