Kacey Musgraves and The Mariachi Brothers Perform at Historic Gruene Hall
On April 29, 2025, Kacey Musgraves wrapped up a three-night stint at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, in honor of her album 'Middle of Nowhere.' The event featured performances by The Mariachi Brothers, a family ensemble from McAllen, Texas, who had been detained by ICE in February 2025 but were released following public protests. Antonio, Caleb, and Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar showcased their talents with renditions of 'Volver, Volver' and Selena's 'Tú Sólo Tú.' Musgraves paid tribute to the late Flaco Jiménez and his son Arthur by dedicating her song 'Uncertain, TX.' The concert underscored the fusion of Mexican and country music traditions in Texas.
Key facts
- Kacey Musgraves performed at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, on April 29, 2025.
- The performance was part of a three-night residency celebrating her album 'Middle of Nowhere.'
- She was joined by The Mariachi Brothers, a family group from McAllen, Texas.
- The brothers—Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar (18), Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar (15), and Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar (12)—were detained by ICE in February 2025.
- The family was released two weeks later following public outrage.
- Their set included covers of 'Volver, Volver' and Selena's 'Tú Sólo Tú.'
- Musgraves dedicated 'Uncertain, TX' to the late Flaco Jiménez and his son Arthur Jiménez.
- Gruene Hall is a historic dance hall built in 1878 in New Braunfels, Texas.
Entities
Artists
- Kacey Musgraves
- Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar
- Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar
- Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar
- George Strait
- Nanci Griffith
- Robert Earl Keen
- Miranda Lambert
- Lyle Lovett
- Linda Ronstadt
- Freddy Fender
- Johnny Rodriguez
- Selena
- Willie Nelson
- Beyoncé
- Flaco Jiménez
- Arthur Jiménez
Institutions
- Gruene Hall
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Country Music Hall of Fame
- Billboard
- Vogue
Locations
- Gruene Hall
- New Braunfels
- Texas
- McAllen
- Edinburg
- Texas-Mexico border
- United States