Kacey Musgraves transforms SZA’s “Kill Bill” into a haunting country ballad on BBC Radio 1, plus debuts new song “Dry Spell” live.
- April 25, 2026
AceShowbiz - Kacey Musgraves gave a captivating performance of SZA’s hit "Kill Bill" during her appearance on the BBC 1 Live Lounge, bringing a fresh, country-inspired twist to the soulful breakup anthem.
In her rendition, Musgraves slowed the original tempo, replacing the eerie flute melody with a piano accompaniment, while incorporating acoustic and pedal steel guitars to deepen the emotional resonance. Her delicate falsetto added a haunting quality that amplified the song’s themes of heartbreak and dark fantasy, creating a bewitching atmosphere. Dressed in an all-black outfit complemented by a cowboy hat and sparkling septum piercing, Musgraves embodied the image of a lovelorn artist expressing raw emotion.
Alongside the cover, she also performed "Dry Spell," the provocative lead single from her upcoming seventh album, Middle of Nowhere. This live debut followed her surprise set at Coachella 2026, marking her first festival performance there in seven years. During that set, Musgraves introduced several tracks from the new album, including the title song Middle of Nowhere, as well as "Uncertain, TX" and "Back on the Wagon."
The BBC 1 Live Lounge appearance and the Coachella performance highlight a significant moment in Musgraves' career as she showcases new material while paying homage to contemporary hits with her unique musical style.