Kacey Musgraves doesn’t miss a beat following a three-year hiatus.  Single “Butterflies” kicks off the promo campaign for her third album, ‘Golden Hour’ superbly.

Kacey Musgraves has returned! The Grammy-winning country artist returns with her first original material since Pageant Material (2015).  Unfortunately, Pageant Material was an underrated album.  It shouldn’t have been.  Moving on, “Butterflies” arrives as one of two initial promo singles for her third studio album, Golden Hour (March 30, 2018).

“Butterflies” is captivating from the start, thanks to its exuberant sound and groove. The sound palette includes acoustic guitar, bass, piano, and of course drums.  While this is well-produced record, it’s not the least bit overproduced.  In fact, “Butterflies” maintains a certain amount of simplicity.

Kacey Musgraves serves up beautiful, easy-going vocals. Her poise is awesome. Both verses are few in words, but incredibly effective.  While there are some country cues, “Butterflies” doesn’t feel concretely country.  There’s a wider appeal beyond the base. The chorus is the centerpiece – it’s memorable and radiant.

“Now you’re lifting me up, instead of holding me down / Stealing my heart instead of stealing my crown / Untangled all the strings round my wings that were tied / I didn’t know him and I didn’t know me / Cloud nine was always out of reach / Now I remember what it feels like to fly / You give me butterflies.”

Beautiful vocal harmonization makes “Butterflies” even more colorful overall.

Final Thoughts

Consistency should be Kacey Musgraves’ middle name.  “Butterflies” gives the country musician another winning record.  The simplicity of it all is what ultimately makes “Butterflies” a surefire gem.

Kacey Musgraves • Golden Hour • MCA Nashville • Release: 3.30.18

Photo Credit: MCA Nashville