Gámez-Cuéllar Brothers to Open for Kacey Musgraves in Texas

Antonio (18), Caleb (15), and Joshua (12) are scheduled to open three concerts for musician Kacey Musgraves in New Braunfels, Texas, on May 3, 4, and 5. The performances are part of Musgraves' Middle of Nowhere tour and will take place at Gruene Hall. Tickets for the shows go on sale April 29 at 10 a.m. central.

Background

The brothers and their parents fled cartel violence in Mexico and entered the United States in 2023 via the CBP One program, a Biden-era system that permits migrants to remain legally while their asylum claims are processed. The family settled in McAllen, Texas.

In late February 2025, after a required check-in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the family was detained for 13 days. Antonio was held separately from his family in a different detention center. The family was released in early March.

The detention prompted bipartisan criticism from Texas politicians. The family is currently awaiting a new immigration court date.

Details of the Performances

According to reports, the brothers will perform mariachi music, including covers and two songs each night alongside Musgraves.

Antonio and Caleb are members of Mariachi Oro, their high school's award-winning mariachi band. Antonio is recognized as the top mariachi trumpet player in Texas. Joshua is also a mariachi musician.

Statements

Musgraves announced the lineup on Instagram. She stated in a March NPR interview that she wants to highlight Tejano music and mariachi musicians on her upcoming album Middle of Nowhere, which is scheduled for release on May 1.

"I really want to go an extra mile to really show the Mexican culture that I really deeply appreciate it, that I see it, and that it matters."

— Kacey Musgraves

"Our family's crime was to love each other."

— Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar

Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar described stepping on stage as "nerve-wracking."

"My takeaway from this experience is being loved by more than 800 people."

— Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar

Outcome and Future Plans

The brothers have received public attention and support. Antonio plans to teach mariachi, Caleb aims to become a nurse while continuing music, and Joshua intends to finish sixth grade and join a high school mariachi group.