Kacey Musgraves cancels three dates of her Middle of Nowhere tour

Kacey Musgraves cancels three dates of her Middle of Nowhere tour

Three concerts canceled without explanation

The singer Kacey Musgraves has canceled three dates of her Middle of Nowhere tour, including the originally scheduled opening concert. The affected shows were on August 20 in Chicago, August 29 in Boston, and September 2 in Brooklyn. Fans received an email informing them of the cancellations, with no reason given.

The first two dates were part of multiple performances in the same cities, added due to high demand. In Chicago, the August 21 concert remains scheduled, as does the August 28 show in Boston. In New York, the two performances at Madison Square Garden on August 31 and September 1 are unaffected.

Automatic refunds and artist’s silence

Tickets for the canceled dates will be refunded automatically via Ticketmaster. Fans should expect between seven and ten business days for the funds to be credited to their original payment method. No public statement has been made by Kacey Musgraves or her team regarding these cancellations.

A tour tied to a successful album

The Middle of Nowhere tour was set to begin on August 21 in Chicago. It accompanies the release of the album of the same name, which came out on May 1. The record marked a milestone for the artist, with 100,000 album-equivalent units earned in the U.S. during its first week (ending May 7). It topped three Billboard charts: album sales, vinyl sales, and independent store sales.

The album also reached second place on the country and folk charts, as well as third on the Billboard 200. The single Dry Spell had previously peaked at number fifteen on the country songs chart in March. Earlier in the week, Kacey Musgraves released a music video for Mexico Honey, featuring a performance in a karaoke bar.

Key Points

• Kacey Musgraves cancels three tour dates: Chicago (August 20), Boston (August 29), and Brooklyn (September 2)
• Ticket refunds are automatic via Ticketmaster, within 7 to 10 business days
• No public explanation has been given by the artist or her team
• The album Middle of Nowhere achieved record success with 100,000 album-equivalent units earned in its first week in the U.S. (week ending May 7)
• The tour accompanies the album’s release, which topped several Billboard charts (sales, vinyl, independent stores)

Sources

1. Rolling Stone - "Kacey Musgraves Strikes Three Shows Off of Her Middle of Nowhere Tour". (secondary)
2. Billboard - "Kacey Musgraves Cancels Three ‘Middle of Nowhere’ Tour Dates". (secondary)

Transparency: 2 sources (0 primary, 2 secondary). Verification: July 26, 2026.

Truthyx - July 26, 2026