Kacey Musgraves: “The product might be cute but stealing ain’t”
Kacey Musgraves does not agree with the old saying "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." And the GRAMMY winner has a tough message for those making money off of her hard work.
The "Biscuits" singer took to Instagram account to share a photo of herself holding a sign with her lyrics and shared her thoughts on such thievery.
Kacey wrote:
Heads up! This sign was found being sold in a major western wear chain. (It’s now pulled off the shelves) but it, along with SO MANY other countless items with my song lyrics [and sometimes my name] are being illegally manufactured and sold in not only major chains but in smaller retailers too. My lyrics are being ripped off so many times and, naturally, nobody buying this stuff would ever know that the people who actually CREATED these lyrics are seeing ZERO benefits. It’s a huge problem I face every day. There are correct ways to go about using intellectual property to sell and it’s not being done. And yeah, sure, it’s flattering and it’s “getting my message out there” but I’ve got bills to pay, too. Theft is not a compliment. (My livelihood is my songwriting) Anyway, it just makes me kinda sad and I wanted y’all to know that I currently have not authorized any of my lyrics to be put on anything for sale in ANY major retailers or boutiques of any kind. If you support me and my music please just go to my website and shop or come to a show. And please lemme know if you see anything out there. I’m down to fight it. This happens to SO many writers. Think before you buy. The product might be cute but stealing ain’t.