Kacey Musgraves surprise-announced the companion album Middle of Nowhere Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes on October 22, 2026. The 16-track project arrives January 15, 2027 via Lost Highway Records, leaning into Tex-Mex and norteño sounds as an extension of her May 2026 Middle of Nowhere era — a celebration of the musical connection between Texas and Mexico.
Two singles, “Weekend In Texas” and “Mi Tesoro,” dropped at midnight ET on October 23, 2026, giving fans the first preview of the collection.
Image: Kacey Musgraves / Lost Highway Records (official "Weekend In Texas" artwork).
The Album Details
Album: Middle of Nowhere Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes
Release Date: January 15, 2027
Label: Lost Highway Records
Tracks: 16 (11 originals + 5 covers, four sung entirely in Spanish)
Announced: October 22, 2026, via social media — signed CD/vinyl pre-orders sold out quickly, per The Music Universe.
Tracklist Highlights
Among the 16 tracks, Musgraves teams with norteño heavyweights Intocable on “Uncertain, TX,” sung in Spanish, and records “Tu Solo Tu” with Mariachi Oro De America live in Mexico City. The set also includes her take on George Strait’s “All My Exes (Kacey’s Version)” and closes with “Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” Freddy Fender’s 1974 hit.
The Two Singles Out Now
“Weekend In Texas” leads the rollout, with its official audio streaming on KaceyMusgravesVEVO. The second single, “Mi Tesoro,” is her rendition of the norteño classic associated with Ramón Ayala. Both arrived at midnight ET on October 23, 2026.
What Comes Next
Musgraves closes out her current tour run in Seattle on October 26–27, then heads into awards season with five CMA nominations ahead of the November 18 show — Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, “Dry Spell” for Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year, and “Horses and Divorces” for Musical Event of the Year, according to reports.
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Watch the Official Video
Watch the official “Weekend In Texas” audio on KaceyMusgravesVEVO:
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Tex Mex Tapes come out?
Middle of Nowhere Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes arrives January 15, 2027, via Lost Highway Records.
What are the two singles?
“Weekend In Texas” and “Mi Tesoro,” both released at midnight ET on October 23, 2026.
What is “Mi Tesoro”?
A norteño classic associated with Ramón Ayala, reworked here as one of the album’s two lead singles.
Which artists collaborate on the album?
Intocable joins on “Uncertain, TX,” Mariachi Oro De America on “Tu Solo Tu,” and the tracklist also nods to George Strait and Freddy Fender through covers.
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