Texas mariachi brothers overcome ICE detention to open for Kacey Musgraves

Antonio, Caleb and Joshua Gámez‑Cuéllar, three brothers aged 12 to 18, performed as the opening act for country star Kacey Musgraves at the historic Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, during her three sold‑out shows in early May 2026. The family, who arrived from Mexico in 2023 through the CBP One program, had spent 13 days in ICE detention earlier that year after a required check‑in, with 18‑year‑old Antonio separated from his parents and siblings. Bipartisan outcry from Texas politicians led to their release, and Musgraves’ team reached out to support the family. The brothers played traditional songs such as “La Bamba” and “Cielito Lindo,” and joined Musgraves on stage, with the singer praising their five‑generation heritage. The Gámez‑Cuéllar family now awaits a new immigration court date.