Kacey Musgraves surprised the Nashville music community when she snagged Grammy Awards for both country song for “Merry Go ‘Round,” and country album of the year with her debut album, ” Same Trailer, Different Park.” A number of other newcomers hope to follow in her successful path. Like Musgraves, many of them have already experienced success on the charts as songwriters for other artists.
Here”s a look at five hot new country acts to watch and listen for. They range from good-time party boys to artists you’ll want to lean in closely to hear what they have to say.