Eight-time Grammy award-winning country singer Kacey Musgraves paused the opening night of her "Middle of Nowhere" tour on Friday at Chicago's United Center to ask fans to donate to the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights as her birthday wish, saying the nonprofit helped children whose parents had been deported "unfairly.""It’s a wonderful organization, and they help give aid — legal aid — and money to children whose parents have been deported unfairly," Musgraves said."It’s not a political thing.
It’s just, these kids need help."The Chicago-based Young Center describes its work as pairing volunteers with attorneys and social workers to advocate for unaccompanied and separated immigrant children in government custody.Its website lists family unity, release from custody, fair proceedings and children's best interests among its priorities.Kacey Musgraves arrives at the 61st annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb.
10, 2019, in Los Angeles.( )MIAMI CATHOLIC CHARITIES LOSES $11M CONTRACT PROVIDING CARE FOR MIGRANT CHILDREN UNDER TRUMP ADMINISTRATIONThe nonprofit reported serving 1,975 children from 53 countries in 2024 and opening 1,388 new cases.
Its 2025 annual report said children's average detention time increased from 30 to 198 days and requests for assistance from detained parents quadrupled from 2024.Friday’s appeal extended Musgraves’ support for the charity.In April, resale platform Depop announced that 20 pieces from her wardrobe, including clothing from music videos and tours, would be sold in capsule drops.
Women's Wear Daily reported that all proceeds would benefit the Young Center.Kacey Musgraves performed at Stagecoach earlier this month ahead of the release of her sixth studio album, "Middle of Nowhere." (Timothy Norris)KACEY MUSGRAVES ABRUPTLY CANCELS CONCERT DATES FROM 'MIDDLE OF NOWHERE' TOURIn announcing the sale, Musgraves described the beneficiary without discussing immigration enforcement."I also adore...