Kacey Musgraves Releases Song In Honor of Earth Day

Kacey Musgraves has released a new rendition of her song "Oh, What A World" in honor of Earth Day 2020.

The country music star announced the new version in an Instagram post with a heartfelt caption reading, "The earth is healing. Bluer skies hang over China and Los Angeles. Clearer water and a positive effect on wildlife is being seen. In spite of all its troubles, it’s still a wild, beautiful world and if you need proof, it’s out there."

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There is a lot to feel downhearted about on this Earth Day. Everyone and everything feels out of balance. People are suffering and the future is uncertain. In the face of a pandemic that has brought cities to their knees, a song can feel small. A melody can seem insignificant. This is a global moment of acknowledgment and respect for the power of nature and for so many of us - extreme challenges and sadness. But in the midst of all the loss and uncertainty there are signs everywhere of human compassion and renewal. The earth is healing. Bluer skies hang over China and Los Angeles. Clearer water and a positive effect on wildlife is being seen. In spite of all its troubles, it’s still a wild, beautiful world and if you need proof, it’s out there. You just might have to look in a different corner of the sky. Right now, there are so many brave people that deserve Medals of Honor: the nurses, doctors, grocers, the delivery and truck drivers, cashiers, gas station attendants, the scientists, restaurant workers, the single parents, and SO many others. I’m just a songwriter but my hope is that if I bring the light I have in my spirit to the table, maybe it could be a form of energy that lifts someone else’s spirit for a moment. Oh, What a World - dedicated to our planetary home and all the quiet heroes this Earth Day: you’re the northern lights in our skies. Link in bio. Proceeds of merch sales will benefit the World Wildlife Fund. . . . . . . . . art by @mindofbarbara // animation by @thisreo

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Kacey's husband, singer/songwriter Ruston Kelly, showed his support on his Instagram story, writing, "This new banging version is out today and it's ✨."

The song was first released on her 2018 album Golden Hour, for which Kacey took home the awards for Album of the Year and Best Country Album at the 2018 Grammys.

Kacey included links to merch for the new song, including a puzzle and a t-shirt, writing, "proceeds of merch sales will benefit the World Wildlife Fund."

Kacey Musgraves Releases New Song For Earth Day