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Kacey Musgraves Announces Shows With Teen Mariachi Trio Detained By ICE

stereogum.com·Abby Jones·about 1 month ago
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Back in February, ICE detained 18-year-old Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, 14-year-old Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, and 12-year-old Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar, along with their parents. The case drew national attention because Antonio and Caleb are both mariachi musicians, and after winning a state mariachi competition with their high school’s ensemble last year, the two elder brothers were invited by their Republican congresswoman Monica De La Cruz to perform at the US Capitol over the summer. All five family members — who moved to McAllen, Texas from Mexico in 2023 on an asylum claim — have since been released from custody following bipartisan backlash. Meanwhile, Texas-born MAGA hater Kacey Musgraves is getting ready to release her new album Middle Of Nowhere  this Friday. On May 3, 4, and 5 — that's Cinco De Mayo! — she'll be celebrating with a series of release shows at New Braunfels' historic Gruene Hall, and all three Gámez-Cuéllar brothers will be joining her as the opening act.…

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