Kacey Musgraves made her debut performance at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, May 17, 2026, performing her single 'Dry Spell.' The seven-time ACM Award winner took the stage for the first time in the ceremony's history, according to verified reports.
The performance, which aired live from the ACM Awards, featured Musgraves delivering the track from her latest album. The song 'Dry Spell' is a track from her 2025 album 'Deeper Well,' which was released on March 15, 2024, according to official discography records.
Musgraves, who has won multiple ACM Awards including Entertainer of the Year in 2019, had never performed at the ACM Awards prior to this year. The performance was noted for its cheeky double entendres, consistent with Musgraves' songwriting style.
The 2026 ACM Awards were held at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, and were broadcast on Amazon Prime Video. Musgraves' performance was one of the highlights of the evening, drawing attention from fans and critics alike.
