Kacey Musgraves has quietly canceled three upcoming concerts, including the show that was supposed to launch her “Middle of Nowhere Tour.” With the North American leg scheduled to begin in late August, fans in Chicago, Boston, and Brooklyn received notifications that their concerts had been called off. The country singer has not publicly explained the cancellations, leaving disappointed ticket holders to speculate about what happened.
The unexpected changes come just days after Musgraves released a steamy music video for her song “Mexico Honey” and several months after she faced criticism over the sizing offered through her Walmart clothing collaboration.
Ticketmaster notified fans of the cancellations by email this week. The three affected shows are the August 20 concert in Chicago, the August 29 performance in Boston, and the September 2 stop in Brooklyn.
Chicago was originally slated to serve as the opening night of the North American tour. With that performance no longer happening, Musgraves will begin the run later than initially planned unless another date is added.
The timing drew more attention because the cancellations arrived shortly after the 37-year-old Grammy winner dropped her provocative “Mexico Honey” music video. Musgraves did not announce the changes through her own social media platforms or immediately offer fans an explanation.
No Reason Has Been Given For The Cancellations
As of the time of reporting, neither Musgraves nor her representatives had publicly revealed why the three concerts were canceled. It also remains unclear whether additional dates could be affected.
Some prospective concertgoers speculated online that low ticket sales may have motivated the decision. However, there has been no confirmation that ticket demand played any role in canceling the shows. Without an official statement, the reason remains unknown.
The Singer Still Has An Extensive Tour Schedule
Musgraves was initially preparing to visit 25 cities across 29 North American dates. The tour was scheduled to begin in Chicago on August 20 before concluding with two nights in Seattle at the end of October.
Her touring plans also extend beyond North America. The “Slow Burn” singer is expected to travel to Australia in January 2027 before continuing to the United Kingdom the following month. Her U.K. itinerary includes one concert in Scotland and two performances in England.
Musgraves initially announced the “Middle of Nowhere Tour” in late April. Just over one week later, she revealed that additional performances had been added, making the sudden removal of three dates particularly unexpected.
The majority of the announced itinerary appears to be moving forward, but fans will likely be watching closely for any further updates.
Kacey Musgraves Recently Faced Walmart Collection Backlash
The tour uncertainty arrives several months after Musgraves faced online criticism over the size range offered through her Kacey Lee clothing collection at Walmart. The collaboration with denim brand Lee featured more than 100 products spanning women’s and men’s fashion, swimwear, and accessories for pets.
Although the collection attracted attention for its affordable prices and Western-inspired designs, shoppers quickly noticed that many items did not offer inclusive sizing. Most tops reportedly stopped at XXL, while bottoms were generally available only through size 18.
The limited range frustrated shoppers who had hoped an extensive collection sold through a major retailer would provide more options for plus-size customers.
Shoppers Criticized The Lack Of Inclusive Sizing
Social media creator and self-described “fat activist” Megan Ixim publicly criticized the collaboration. Ixim said she was disappointed to discover that plus-size customers could not purchase most extended sizes inside Walmart stores. Only select pieces appeared to be offered in larger sizes online.
According to listings on Walmart’s website, sizing beyond XXL was primarily limited to parts of the swimwear line. Certain bikini tops, bottoms, and one-piece swimsuits were available for delivery in 2X and 3X, but those expanded options did not appear to extend across most of the collection.
The sizing controversy and the unexplained concert cancellations are separate developments, with no indication that one influenced the other. Still, both have placed Musgraves under heightened scrutiny as she prepares to take her “Middle of Nowhere Tour” on the road.
Until the singer addresses the canceled dates, fans in Chicago, Boston, and Brooklyn are left without an explanation, and other ticket holders may be waiting to see whether the remainder of the tour continues as planned.
