AceShowbiz - Kacey Musgraves recently spoke candidly about a long-rumored feud with fellow country singer Miranda Lambert, revealing that the tension between them was very real before they reconciled to collaborate on a new song.

In an interview with NPR published on March 11, Musgraves acknowledged that she and Lambert "had our s-t" in the past, describing their relationship as two artists from neighboring small Texas towns who took different paths leading them both to Nashville at different times.

The friction between the two stars reportedly began over a songwriting dispute more than 15 years ago. Musgraves shared that she had originally written the now-famous country anthem "Mama's Broken Heart" while working as a songwriter for Warner/Chappell. The song was intended to be her first single, one she deeply loved, but it was pitched to Lambert without her consent or knowledge.

Musgraves described the situation as "tricky," explaining that Lambert ended up really loving the song and decided to record it. The track appeared on Lambert’s 2011 album Four the Record and reached No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2013. Meanwhile, Musgraves went back to the drawing board and released her debut single "Merry Go 'Round," which peaked at No. 63 on the same chart.

For years, the two singers lost touch and did not consider themselves friends. However, Musgraves recalled a moment when she saw Lambert on Instagram riding one of her horses. This sparked an idea: "Well, we ain't friends, but I guess we have two things in common: horses and divorces."

Musgraves, who divorced Ruston Kelly in 2020 after three years of marriage, realized this shared experience could inspire a song. She reached out to Lambert with a playful message acknowledging their past but proposing a duet about these commonalities. "I’m not trying to be your friend. You got your life, I have mine. But I think this would be a pretty f-king funny song," she said.

Lambert, who had divorced Blake Shelton in 2015 after four years of marriage, enthusiastically agreed. The pair then spent a few hours writing the song "Horses and Divorces," during which they aired out their old grievances and shared some laughs.

Musgraves reflected on the experience as a microcosm of what she wishes the world could do more often – to sit down, poke fun at each other, share a beer, and move on from grudges.

This revelation followed a recent exchange on Instagram Stories that hinted at their history. Musgraves posted a clip showing her looking unenthusiastic as Lambert accepted an award at the 2013 Country Music Association Awards. She captioned it, "You knew that I’d said some things about you." Lambert reposted the clip and replied, "Well I’ve done my fair share of s-t talkin’ too."

The upcoming duet "Horses and Divorces" is set to be featured on Musgraves’ newly announced album Middle of Nowhere, which will include 13 tracks. The album’s lead single, "Dry Spell," was released on March 11, marking the start of this new era for the singer.

Scheduled for release on May 1, Middle of Nowhere will also showcase collaborations with other notable artists such as Willie Nelson, Billy Strings, and Gregory Allan Isakov, highlighting Musgraves’ diverse musical influences and connections.

With this fresh collaboration, Musgraves and Lambert have transformed a once-complicated relationship into a creative partnership, blending their voices and experiences into a new chapter of their careers.