Kacey Musgraves publicly criticized Texas for approving new education guidelines that incorporate Bible-based references in elementary school curricula.
She shared an article on Instagram, describing the inclusion as forced indoctrination by individuals who do not themselves follow the religion.
The state’s recently approved materials contain brief, educational references to biblical concepts in early grades, and officials say the content is limited in scope.
In kindergarten lessons, teachers discuss the Golden Rule as a principle of helping one’s neighbor and describe the Bible as a collection of ancient texts that form the core books of Jewish and Christian religions.
A third‑grade lesson on the first Thanksgiving notes that the governor of Plymouth cited passages from the Psalms, explaining that the Psalms are songs, poems, and hymns used in both Jewish and Christian worship.
State educators characterize these references as contextual elements of history and shared cultural heritage rather than mandatory religious instruction.
Musgraves has a record of outspoken liberal positions, having criticized former President Donald Trump after the 2019 mass shootings and calling for stronger gun‑control measures.
During the 2020 election cycle, she framed support for Trump as an act of violence against LGBTQ individuals, urging voters to consider the impact of their choices.
She later denounced Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and, in April, shared a digitally altered image that replaced him with Dolly Parton in a viral photograph.
Her 2014 song “Follow Your Arrow” includes lyrics that emphasize personal freedom, reflecting the liberal stance she has cultivated within a traditionally conservative genre.
Despite her criticism of state policies, Musgraves has scheduled concert dates in Texas for later this year.
