Teen mariachi trio detained by ICE to open for Kacey Musgraves in Texas

Key Points:

• Three teenage mariachi musicians, the Gámez-Cuéllar brothers, who were temporarily detained by ICE in February, will open for country singer Kacey Musgraves at several Texas shows in May.
• The brothers, aged 12, 14, and 18, were detained alongside their parents after entering the US on an asylum claim due to cartel threats in Mexico, sparking bipartisan political backlash.
• Antonio, the oldest brother, was separated and held in an adult facility, while the younger siblings and parents were detained in a family center before being released in March.
• Musgraves, a Texas native and Grammy winner, announced the brothers’ participation in her Middle of Nowhere tour at Gruene Hall, a historic Texas music venue, including a Cinco de Mayo performance.
• The family’s case gained national attention after the brothers’ mariachi ensemble won a state competition and were recognized by a Republican congresswoman, highlighting their legal and artistic journey.