Kacey Musgraves, the 36‑year‑old country-pop sensation, has postponed her upcoming Sing for Science event in Nashville after suffering a broken rib during what she described on social media as an “extremely hard fall” in Mexico (people.com).
💥 The Accident
On Wednesday night, Musgraves found herself in a rainstorm while in Mexico, rushing to grab towels when she slipped on slick tiles—leading to a dramatic fall. She posted a clear X-ray image on Instagram Stories, revealing a fracture to her sixth rib on the left side of her back:
“Thankful I didn’t smack my head,” she wrote.
“I landed very, very hard on my back left ribcage and I broke rib number six. This shit is no joke. I’m in a lot of pain and doing ANYTHING is extremely difficult” (people.com).
Her openness not only conveyed the severity of the injury but also her gratitude that the impact didn’t affect her head.
🎤 Impacted Performance: Sing for Science
The injury forced a postponement of her scheduled appearance at Sing for Science at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, originally set for Sunday, June 22. Musgraves expressed her deep disappointment:
“There is no physical way I can get on a plane and fly back to Nashville… I am extremely bummed… but there is literally no other option. I’m so sorry for the inconvenience,” she shared (people.com).
The show has now been rescheduled to Thursday, September 18. Ticketholders for the June date can attend the new date, or request refunds within 30 days if they can’t make it (people.com).
🔬 What Was Sing for Science?
This special event combines Musgraves’ celebrity with a scientific conversation. She was to join Paul Stamets, a renowned mycologist, on stage to explore the science and therapeutic promise of psilocybin (magic mushrooms). Musgraves had expressed enthusiasm about it back in February, tweeting how she was “fully geeking” about the discussion (entertainmentnow.com).
It’s meant to be a blend of top-tier music and compelling science, which fans are eagerly awaiting.
🎶 Tour and Festival Lineup Still Intact
Fortunately, Musgraves’ injury won’t derail her summer plans. She’s still scheduled to perform at:
Zootown Festival – Missoula, MT, on July 5
Hinterland Music Festival – Saint Charles, IA, on August 2
Up in the Sky Festival – Aspen, CO, on August 9 (people.com).
Despite her broken rib, she plans to return to the stage mid-summer, demonstrating both resilience and commitment to her fans.
💬 Fan and Media Response
Within hours of her post, fans flooded her social media with supportive messages:
“Sending you all our love for a safe and speedy recovery.”
“Your health is most important. Get better soon.” (the-sun.com)
Media outlets—including People, The Independent, and The Sun—picked up the story, consistently citing her Instagram X‑ray post and personal quotes to highlight the gravity of the injury and her determination to recover .
🩹 Recovery Outlook
A broken rib typically requires 4–6 weeks of rest for complete healing, with symptoms like pain during breathing, coughing, or movement. Musgraves noted that “doing ANYTHING is extremely difficult,” which aligns with standard recovery expectations (people.com). Fan messages and her upbeat tone suggest she’s well cared for and optimistic.
🌟 Final Thoughts
Kacey Musgraves’ fall in Mexico, while a scary and painful event, has been met with transparency and grace. She apologized honestly, offered practical solutions for ticketholders, and reassured her audience that major performances—including her science-oriented Nashville appearance—are only postponed, not canceled.
Her resilience shines through: from sharing her X-ray transparently, to keeping her fans informed, and ensuring she’ll return to the stage as soon as she can. We wish her a swift, smooth recovery, and look forward to seeing her back in action this summer—starting with Sing for Science on September 18 at the Ryman Auditorium.
