Kacey Musgraves' 'Deeper Well' Sets New Records In Career Sales Debut

Kacey Musgraves, the seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, has once again captured the spotlight with her latest album, "Deeper Well." Released under Interscope/MCA Nashville, the album has soared to the top of the charts, securing the #2 spot on the Billboard 200 in the U.S. right upon its release. It has outperformed albums by Morgan Wallen and Justin Timberlake, showcasing Musgraves' enduring appeal and musical prowess.

The album's debut week saw impressive numbers, with over 97,000 equivalent album units earned, making "Deeper Well" Musgraves' fifth Top 5 debut on the Billboard 200. A significant portion of these units, 66,000 to be precise, came from traditional album sales. Notably, the vinyl edition of "Deeper Well" sold over 37,000 copies, marking it as the biggest vinyl sales week of 2024 and Musgraves' most successful vinyl sales week to date. This achievement also places it as the fourth largest week for a country album on vinyl since Luminate began its tracking in 1991.

Moreover, "Deeper Well" has continued Musgraves' streak of success by becoming her fifth consecutive #1 debut on the Billboard Top Country Album chart. In the UK, the album has been met with critical acclaim and commercial success, winning five UK Specialist #1 awards and debuting at #3 in the official albums chart.

Musgraves celebrated the release with a series of performances including a stunning outdoor concert on NBC's Today Show and an intimate show at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium. She also made appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Howard Stern Show, further promoting her album. Earlier in the month, she graced Saturday Night Live as a musical guest for the third time.

Critics have lauded "Deeper Well," with Elle highlighting its return to "the ethereal roots the world first fell in love with." The New York Times described the album as "Superb," while The Los Angeles Times and The Cut praised its rootsy arrangements and singer-songwriter essence. In the UK, The Telegraph gave it a 5-star review, calling it "a brilliant record," and The Sunday Times commended its beauty in their 4-star review.

In celebration of "Deeper Well," Musgraves is set to embark on The Deeper Well World Tour. The tour kicks off on April 28th in Dublin, Ireland, and will conclude on December 7th in Nashville, Tennessee. This follows her successful 2022 arena trek, star-crossed: unveiled tour.

The tour promises to bring Musgraves' latest work to fans around the globe, further solidifying her status as one of country music's most influential artists. With "Deeper Well," Kacey Musgraves continues to enchant listeners with her unique blend of country roots and ethereal soundscapes.