Kacey Musgraves and Kristi Noem Trade Barbs After Texas Concert Appearance
Kacey Musgraves hosted U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico at her Dallas concert, prompting criticism from Kristi Noem on X. Noem compared Musgraves unfavorably to Ella Langley and backed Talarico's opponent, Ken Paxton. Musgraves responded by referencing Noem's memoir account of shooting her dog.
Musgraves’ Dallas Middle of Nowhere Tour shows featured Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico as a guest. He thanked her online and posted front-row photos, including one of Musgraves taking his picture while he wore a sparkly Dallas top.
Kristi Noem criticized the appearance, saying she preferred Ella Langley to Musgraves and Ken Paxton to Talarico, referencing Langley’s hit “Choosin’ Texas.” Musgraves replied by citing Noem’s memoir, which recounts shooting her young wirehair pointer, Cricket, over behavioral issues.
This online clash may pull more attention to the Texas Senate race and to entertainers’ political appearances. Fans of Musgraves, Langley, and Noem could see music preferences and state identity become entangled with partisan reactions. The revived dog anecdote may keep scrutiny on Noem’s public image, while the exchange could deepen social media polarization and shape how some voters view Talarico or Paxton.