The Onion's Satirical Profile of Kacey Musgraves Pokes Fun at Country Music Tropes
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The Onion Staff
Lacks bite. And filling. And a copy-editor at the bakery.
Summary
A satirical profile of Kacey Musgraves published by The Onion, humorously covering her new album "Middle Of Nowhere" with absurd details about her music style (described as "sonically conservative, lyrically liberal"), her discovery story, awards turned into bongs, and fictional rivalries. The piece parodies typical artist profile formats with ridiculous categories like "Twangitude" and "Hair: Purebred Friesian."
Key quotes
· 5 pulledGenre: Sonically conservative, lyrically liberal
Twangitude: 2.5 Glen Campbells
Awards And Achievements: 4 Grammys turned into bongs
Biggest Rival: Sandy Cheeks
Controversies: Selling non-size-inclusive dog bandanas
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