Kacey Musgraves

As a finalist on USA's "Nashville Star," Texas-bred Kacey Musgraves proved she had the chops to launch a gigantic music career. However, she didn't need a reality show win to validate her. Having produced and written for the likes of Martina McBride and Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves is putting the finishing touches on her own debut album. Now it's her turn to enter the spotlight.

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