Kacey Musgraves Taps Mariachi Brothers Detained by ICE to Open Texas Shows

Key Points:

• Kacey Musgraves has invited the Gámez-Cuéllar brothers, a mariachi trio previously detained by ICE, to open three shows in Texas during her Middle of Nowhere tour from May 3-5.
• The brothers, aged 12 to 18, fled cartel violence in Mexico and sought asylum in the U.S. in 2023, settling in McAllen, Texas; they were detained in February but released in early March following public outcry.
• Antonio and Caleb are members of their high school's award-winning Mariachi Oro band, with Antonio recognized as Texas’s top mariachi trumpet player, while their youngest brother Joshua is also a mariachi musician.
• Musgraves, a vocal critic of the Trump administration, aims to highlight Mexican culture and mariachi music on her upcoming album Middle of Nowhere, releasing May 1, reflecting her deep appreciation for Tejano and Mexican influences.
• Tickets for the Gruene Hall shows in New Braunfels go on sale April 29, and Musgraves shared the announcement on Instagram to promote the inclusion of the brothers in her tour lineup.