Dime Store Cowgirl

Kacey Musgraves

About Dime Store Cowgirl

"Dime Store Cowgirl" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kacey Musgraves that serves as the second single from her second major label studio album, Pageant Material. It was released to country radio on August 3, 2015, through Mercury Nashville. The song was written and produced by Musgraves with Luke Laird and Shane McAnally. The song was nominated for "Song of the Year" at the 2016 Americana Music Honors & Awards.


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I've had my picture made with Willie Nelson
Stayed in a hotel with a pool
Driven through New Mexico where the saguaro cactus grow
And I felt really small under Mount Rushmore

And I made it all the way past Austin city limits
And maybe for a minute, I got too big for my britches, but

I'm just a dime store cowgirl
That's all I'm ever gonna be
You can take me out of the country
But you can't take the country out of me, no
'Cause I'm still the girl from Golden
Had to get away so I could grow
But it don't matter where I'm goin'
I'll still call my hometown home

Slept in a room with the ghost of Gram Parsons
Drank some wine I can't afford
Went to San Antonio to the river walk and rodeo
Seen the white cliffs of Dover from the shore

And I kinda fell in love with a Palm Springs trailer park
But those California stars could never steal my heart

'Cause I'm just a dime store, a cowgirl
That's all I'm ever gonna be
You can take me out of the country
But you can't take the country out of me, no
'Cause I'm still the girl from Golden
Had to get away so I could grow
And it don't matter where I'm goin'
I'll still call my hometown home

I'm happy with what I got, 'cause what I got is all I need
Just cause it don't cost a lot, don't cost a lot, don't mean it's cheap

'Cause I'm just a dime store cowgirl
That's all I'm ever gonna be
You can take me out of the country
But you can't take the country out of me, no
'Cause I'm still the girl from Golden
Had to get away so I could grow
But it don't matter where I'm goin'
I'll still call my hometown home

I'll still call my hometown home

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Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves (born August 21, 1988) is an American country music artist. She placed seventh on the fifth season of the USA Networks singing competition Nashville Star in 2007. more »

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Written by: KACEY MUSGRAVES, LUKE LAIRD, SHANE L MCANALLY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Information
Kacey Musgraves is an American country music singer and songwriter. She first came to prominence in 2013 with her debut album, "Same Trailer Different Park" which included the song "Follow Your Arrow".
Song Information
"Dime Store Cowgirl" is a track on Kacey Musgraves's sophomore album, "Pageant Material", released in 2015.
Songwriting
Kacey Musgraves co-wrote "Dime Store Cowgirl" with Luke Laird and Shane McAnally, two of Nashville's leading songwriters, known for their success in the country music genre.
Song Meaning
The song reflects Kacey’s experiences growing up in small-town Texas and her journey to becoming a successful country artist. It's a humble nod to her roots, expressing that despite her fame, she is still the same person she was growing up.
Awards and Recognition
Though the song did not win any awards itself, its album "Pageant Material" was nominated for Best Country Album at the 58th Grammy Awards in 2016.
Musical Style
"Dime Store Cowgirl" is marked by Musgraves's signature blend of classic country and modern pop, often referred to as "country-pop". Her style also features refreshingly honest lyrical themes.
Live Performances
Kacey Musgraves performed "Dime Store Cowgirl" at the County Music Association (CMA) awards in 2015.
Chart Performance
Unlike some of Kacey Musgraves's other songs, "Dime Store Cowgirl" did not achieve a high chart position, however it was generally well received by fans and critics.
Critical Review
Critics have praised the song for its honest lyrics and traditional country sound, highlighting it as an example of Kacey Musgraves's unique style within the country music genre.
Influence
Kacey Musgraves's "Dime Store Cowgirl" has influenced a new wave of country-pop female artists who mix traditional and modern sounds in their music.

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